Leyla Weighs In

Leyla Weighs In: Iodine
September 28, 2018
Are you getting enough iodine?

Leyla Weighs In: Could too much ‘good’ HDL cholesterol be bad for your heart?
September 14, 2018
Preconception levels of fatty acids tied to fecundability; Could too much 'good' HDL cholesterol be bad for your heart?

Leyla Weighs In: Dairy Alternatives
September 7, 2018
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin addresses the issue of protein substitutes for dairy and answers this listener question: "What do you think of smoothies made with almond milk, berries, and an organic vegetable protein powder?" Plus, L-glutamine in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. And thoughts on the "5 Evidence-Based Dietary Tips to Share With Your Patients".

Leyla Weighs In: Is there gluten in your medication(s)?
August 31, 2018
Is there gluten in your medication(s)? Addressing this concern for patients with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten-sensitivity.

Leyla Weighs In: How bad science can harm us
August 24, 2018
Review of the conclusions drawn from the recent meta-analysis about dietary carbohydrates and mortality--an example of how bad science can harm us; Evolving evidence about diet and health and the critical importance of proper methodology in scientific research.

Leyla Weighs In: Can Your Liver Impact Your Risk for Alzheimer’s?
August 17, 2018
Use of a common biomarker may overestimate B12 deficiency in certain patients; Alzheimer's disease risk impacted by the liver; Omega-3s could help kids reduce disruptive behavior.

Leyla Weighs In: Ending Painful Headaches
August 10, 2018
High dose vitamin B1 clears up 26 years of painful headaches - a case report; Vitamin B3 may lower a dangerous type of lipoprotein; Diagnosis of amino acid deficiency diseases gain attention; High dose vitamin C kills liver cancer cells.

Leyla Weighs In: Keto Diet and Fertility
August 3, 2018
Would the Ketogenic Diet be recommended for a patient with PCOS, an increasing cause of fertility issues?

Leyla Weighs In: The Benefits of Vitamin D for Autistic Children
July 27, 2018
Cysteine ameliorates allergic inflammatory reactions by suppressing TSLP in human mast cells; Clonal Hematopoiesis and risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease; L-carnitine and vitamin C protects kidneys from cancer treatment; Vitamin K2 may help glycemic control; Landmark trial shows vitamin D helps autistic children.

Leyla Weighs In: Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure
July 20, 2018
Relaxation response may reduce blood pressure by altering expression of a set of genes; Drinking kefir may prompt brain-gut communication to lower blood pressure.