Q&A with Leyla

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
July 12, 2018
Aged garlic extract modifies inflammation in obese adults; I take Xarelto for atrial fibrillation. Can I take PhytoGuard?; Will my brother's atrial fibrillation go away on its own? Or does he need to take medication forever? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Dr. Aaron Katz mentioned a study that used 100 mg of aspirin for six weeks to treat erectile dysfunction. What say you?; Thanks Dr. Hoffman! My new doctor loves the supplements I'm taking for cholesterol and blood pressure; I have chronic Epstein Barr Virus. Do you have a protocol that can help me beat this?; Unscientific Method: Study finds all those big data studies are mostly big mistakes. Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
July 4, 2018
Mediterranean diet proven heart-healthy, then article is retracted. Time to ditch the Mediterranean diet?; A listener asks “Can you shed light on what is making me so tired?” What supplements do you recommend for naturally increasing nitric oxide production?; A listener who had and heart attack and recently developed heart palpitations. Any remedies?; Does strontium misleadingly impact DEXA scores? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

If insufficient sleep can contribute to Alzheimer's, is taking Klonopin preferable to sleep deprivation? Is there any downside to taking magnesium citrate for constipation instead a polyethylene glycol laxative? How to fuel your workout: if not eating before cardio facilitates fat-burning, what’s the best meal timing for optimal strength training? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
June 27, 2018
The gut-brain connection: Probiotics may help bipolar disorder; I'm a distance runner from Special Olympics, is bone broth good to drink?; I've heard brushing vitamin E oil on your nails makes them less brittle is this true?; I was told to stop all of my supplements for five days before colonoscopy, is that true? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

I've been taking glucosamine/chondroitin for many years to prevent arthritis. Someone tells me hydrolyzed collagen is better. What say you?; My husband had two completely different vitamin D results taken by two different labs only one day apart. What accounts for the discrepancy. Which one is correct?; What do you think of goldenseal root powder in comparison to bacteriophages in intestinal and immune health?; My surgeon says to stop fish oil before surgery. Will it really increase my risk for bleeding? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
June 20, 2018
Are high-calorie snacks actually "healthy"?; I've read reports of negative impacts of strontium in European women. Should my wife cut back?; I like taking NT Factor for fatigue and other health benefits but it contains fructo-oligosaccharides.; Should I be concerned?; Does coffee inhibit the absorption of nutrients? Which foods should I then eat with coffee and which ones should I avoid? Will the L-arginine in my dark chocolate not be absorbed because of the cup of coffee I have with it? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

What is your opinion of the Right to Try Act?; I would like your opinion on the new shingles vaccine. Is it better than the old one? Do you recommend it? Do I really need the shingles vaccine if I have a good immune system? I had chicken pox as a kid.; I've read that VSL#3 probiotic is the most effective for treating IBD and IBS. Do you find that's true? I'm 84 with a calcium score of 413. What, if anything, should I do to minimize CVD risk?; If no amount of cadmium is acceptable, where does this leave my daily serving of organic dark chocolate? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
June 13, 2018
Ask your doctor about VASCEPA to lower your triglycerides...if you want to go broke!; Do you recommend strontium for osteoporosis along with your Bone Health Program?; What supplements would you recommend for aortic stenosis?; Do eggs feed the Epstein Barr Virus (EBV)?; What supplements do you recommend to someone with multiple myeloma to lessen the side effects of medications?; Does taurine raise blood pressure? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

I'm on coumadin and was told to avoid taking vitamin K, do you agree? Can I take curcumin while on coumadin?; Is there any effective way to lower lipoprotein (a)?; What do you think of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy?; What treatment do you recommend for scalp psoriasis? Click HERE for part 1.