Q&A with Leyla

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Red Meat
August 21, 2019
What say you to Dr. Mirkin's critique of your article on TMAO?; What about Neu5Gc -- the leading theory on the harmful effects of red meat? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Hyaluronic Acid

My wife had an appendectomy 45 years ago, does that increase her risk of Parkinson's disease?; Do you have any information on pneumatosis? Is there a treatment to correct it?; Are there any harmful effects of taking hyaluronic acid with my diabetes medicines?; I'm on medication that forbids eating grapefruit. What does that mean for the fruit and veggie pills I take? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Modern Medicine
August 14, 2019
Is modern medicine overrated?; I have osteopenia and shattered my tibia requiring a plate and screws. Am I good candidate for strontium?; About contrast dyes for MRI: Is it more likely to DIE from the DYE or to DIE from a misdiagnosis because we refused the DYE? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Coronary Plaque

What do you think of The Kaufmann Protocol by Dr. Sandra Kaufmann?; I take Kyolic and MK7 due to having coronary plaque but won't that destabilize the plaque and cause a coronary event?; Is biotin safe to take daily? I've read that there's little evidence to support hair regrowth. Your thoughts?; Lately I've noticed that my sense of taste is virtually nonexistent. Could this be from the recent dental work I had? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Oatmeal
August 7, 2019
Paleo diet may increase risk of cardiovascular disease?; With its relatively low glycemic index and its nutritional value, oatmeal should not be a concern for prediabetics or diabetics. What are your thoughts? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Twitching

Help! After rounds of antibiotics and a subsequent yeast infection, my son is now plagued by skin lesions and boils; My calf has been twitching for one solid week! When will it stop?; What is your opinion of the new shingles vaccine, Shingrix?; My father has Parkinson's disease for 13 years. Are there any specific blood tests you would recommend?; My blood tests show increasingly higher B12 and folate levels. Should I be concerned?; I'm being treated for mild hypertension with lisinopril. Are there any supplements you would recommend? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Autism Risk
July 31, 2019
Nicotinamide Riboside may be beneficial for ALS; Exposure to solvents during pregnancy increases risk of autism; Fruit and veggie pills to cure your ills?; What is the difference between whey protein isolate and regular whey protein? Which is best for immunity and muscle building? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Detox

My trustworthy natural foods store recommended NAC for detox but the doctor says it's worthless. Who is right?; Which is better - 15 mg of boron or low dose testosterone injections?; Isn't 1700 mcg folate too high for a prenatal multivitamin?; Ever since I've developed gut issues I get bad headaches after one or two drinks. Any idea what could be causing this? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Trans Fatty Acids
July 24, 2019
Association of lifestyle and genetic risk with incidence of dementia; What are trans fatty acids? Are there specific ingredients on packaging labels to be wary of?; Dietary cholesterol improves MS symptoms in mice. Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Diatomaceous Earth

I was accidentally exposed to diatomaceous earth. Now I have sharp pelvic and lower back pain and swelling of my abdomen; What do you think about boron 15 mg to help boost testosterone levels?; More than half the new drugs in Germany are shown to have no added benefit. Click HERE for part 1.