Q&A with Leyla

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Multivitamin v. Targeted Supplements
November 28, 2024
A discussion on statins vs. PCSK9 inhibitors; My doctor said I should take a multivitamin instead of the long list of supplements I currently take. What do you think? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Sleep Gummies

I'm 79-years-old and I bruise easily. Is it due to the supplements I'm taking?; What are your thoughts on surgery for a labral tear in the hip?; Can my 93-year-old mother safely take a PlusCBD Calm gummy?; Should my mother continue taking Ostinol after so many years?; Is it possible to "exercise off" the sweet food I eat?; I'm 60 years old. Should I ask my doctor for a Hemoglobin A1c test on my next physical?; Can one become dependent on sleep gummies? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Macular Degeneration
November 21, 2024
Dietary industry cheers RFK Jr. nomination to head DHHS; Macular degeneration runs in my family. How much zinc can I safely take and for how long?; I'd like to take a higher dose of magnesium taurate. What do you recommend?; Can long term sustained ketosis eventually lead to ketoacidosis? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Intermittent Fasting

I'm on the cusp of osteoporosis. How much strontium should I take?; What does it mean to have a slightly low MCHC?; My Lipoprotein (a) is less than 9. Is that good?; Please comment on the recent study that says intermittent fasting is only good for weight loss, not for other health benefits. Click HERE for part 1.

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.