Q&A with Leyla

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Chromium & Hemoglobin A1c
November 14, 2024
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans is rampant with conflicts of interest—and its authors just whiffed on condemning ultra-processed foods; My husband's B12 levels are very high. Is this because of the supplements he takes?; With the help of CM Core and chromium, our hemoglobin A1c is trending downward!; How can I help a patient with gastroparesis due to diabetes? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Thinning Hair

Are there really microplastics in high quality extra virgin olive oil? What are we to do?; Are plant proteins inferior to animal protein? Can I get complete protein on a plant based diet?; NIH finds a top government scientist engaged in research misconduct; I'm 74 years old and my hair is getting thinner. What can I do? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Lowering Cholesterol Without Medicine
November 7, 2024
Study: 1,000 days of post WWII era sugar rations' impact on future diabetes and hypertension prevalence; The ability to digest starch was present in genes as far back as 800,000 years ago; Why are goat's and sheep's milk cheese preferred over cow's milk cheese?; A testimonial from a recent collagen supplement user; How can I lower my cholesterol without taking more medicine? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Whole Body MRI

Any suggestions on how to heal my hamstring tendonitis/tendinopathy?; After hyperparathyroidism surgery, do I have to be careful with calcium and vitamin D supplements?; What do you think of whole body MRI?; Do you think colitis can be caused by dysfunction of the ileocecal valve?; Why does blood pressure fluctuate in different situations like sitting and after eating? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Niacin
October 31, 2024
Does Vitamin B3 increase the risk of cardiovascular death?; Why niacin isn’t used anymore to lower cholesterol; What are your thoughts on DMSO?; Can taking collagen powder replace my glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Microplastics

Doesn't marijuana contain more THC than it did in the "old days"?; Could you please discuss the issue of microplastics in our environment?; Why does your Foundation Formula use synthetic ascorbic acid as vitamin C?; Should I continue taking resveratrol? Is it worth it for health and longevity? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: “Sin” Taxes
October 24, 2024
Do 'sin' taxes on sugary beverages actually work?; What is "natural flavoring"? It seems to be a common ingredient in many foods; I'm a 77 year old woman with osteoporosis in the range of -2.9. Am I relegated to pharmaceuticals? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Candida

What do you think of Dr. H. L. Newbold's approach to diet? I've given in to my carb cravings!; I took Akkermansia and an hour later had explosive diarrhea! What gives?; How accurate is the Galleri test in detecting breast cancer? Can it replace mammography?; What supplements can I take to keep candida at bay? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Health Literacy
October 17, 2024
October is Health Literacy Month!; What is your view on consuming lectins? I don't want to restrict my foods unnecessarily; I'm having nocturnal spikes in blood pressure. What supplements should I be taking? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: The Importance of Magnesium

There's a lot of chatter on social media about the importance of magnesium. What's your take?; What else can I take to increase nitric oxide? What do you think of potassium nitrate?; Why are NT Factor and Timeline Mito pure discontinued on Fullscript?; I had dental implants and my doctor told me my jaw bone was good, but soft. Should I be concerned?; What do you think of pentadecanoic acid for increasing health and longevity?; I'm 84 years old with Parkinson's and have been taking pregnenolone long term. What is my long term prognosis? Click HERE for part 1.