Q&A with Leyla

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Can Coffee Trigger Endorphins?
December 21, 2022
Nicotinamide Riboside in the crosshairs; What about the effect of nicotinamide riboside on methyl donors?; Can coffee trigger endorphins to help with pain? I'm 75 years old and healthy. Do you see anything wrong with my trying magic mushrooms? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Hyperbaric Oxygen Reverses Aging Process
December 7, 2022
Study finds fish oil may not help your heart?; Study: Fish oil, vitamin D supplements won't prevent A-Fib; Fish oil drug helps shrink plaque in heart arteries; Study finds hyperbaric oxygen treatments reverse aging process; I read your book on natural therapies for Mitral Valve Prolapse. Does the same advice apply if I have mild-moderate regurgitation?; Does supplementing with 1 mg melatonin nightly offer any general health benefits? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: SIBO, IBS, Colitis

I have methane predominant SIBO. Candibactin only worked for a little while. What are your thoughts?; I found out I have slight osteopenia in my hip. What should I take for it?; What do you think of Bacteriophages for treating IBS and microscopic colitis? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Dr. Hoffman’s Experience with Covid
December 1, 2022
My experience with Covid; I take very good care of myself but my leg muscles are weak and I can't understand why; Help for nasal and sinus polyps? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Dr. Hoffman’s Definition of “Idiopathic”

What can my son do for chronic idiopathic urticaria besides taking Claritin twice a day?; What fats/oils should someone with familial hypercholesterolemia and coronary artery plaque use for cooking?; I'm 65--should I get an advanced lipid panel like an NMR to determine LDL particle size? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Sinus Fungal Infection
November 2, 2022
Highlights from The American Nutrition Association Summit; Report: Coronavirus infects male urogenital tract; Do you recommend N-acetyl-cysteine?; I have a fungal infection in my sinuses. Any remedies? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Psoriasis

I have calf cramps and am taking Crestor but CoQ10 hurts my stomach. What should I do?; I chew a lot of DGL. Should I be concerned about all that fructose?; I have psoriasis and have tried everything but a gluten-free diet. Any recommendations?; Doesn't cacao and cocoa contain cadmium? Shouldn't I be concerned? Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Magnesium
October 26, 2022
Is "Eat Less Red Meat" bad advice?; Are there any supplements helpful for preventing ALS?; Please discuss the pros and cons of magnesium; What supplements do you recommend for Barrett's Esophagus? Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Q&A with Leyla, Part 2: Kidney Stones

Vindicated! Fish oil supplements found helpful for reducing cardiac events; Help! I have relentless kidney stones!; Do you recommend Bergamot or Berberine to lower cholesterol and are either good for lowering HgbA1c?; Is naringenin okay to take with atorvastatin? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Knee Replacement Surgery
October 20, 2022
Teaser for a future podcast on brain and mental health!; My doctor is your protege!; Is knee replacement surgery a safe option for me? Click HERE for part 2.