Supplements

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
August 19, 2015
Do beets increase arginine? Can I take fish oil or aspirin while I’m on Plavix? Is it safe to cook in aluminum foil? Is maltodextrin a source of gluten? Do Asians have a different microbiome that keeps them thin? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
July 29, 2015
My mother’s legs are swollen! What do I do? I’m taking calcium-d-glucarate, do I need to take additional calcium? What is your opinion on dental implants? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

What is PQQ and does it really help? Can I just take Imodium for IBS? Which delivery of vitamin C is best, oral or IV? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
July 22, 2015
How can I tell if I’m retaining water? Is there a test? -- Should I continue taking vitamin K with Xgeva? -- Raw cacao vs. roasted cacao: which is best? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Which form of fish oil is best? Ethyl esters or triglyceride forms? -- Which is most important? Diet and exercise or a good supplement regime? -- I can’t fall asleep at night. What can I take? Click HERE for part 1.

Intelligent Medicine Radio Show for July 18, Part 1
July 20, 2015
New call to extend statin use to millions more Americans, but study underscores risk of increasing aggression in women; New research underscores carnitine's potential for alleviating muscle fatigue; SSRI antidepressants linked to birth defects, and to brain bleeds when combined with NSAIDs; Government guidelines for vitamin D may shortchange US blacks; Dr. Nathan Bryant offers a primer on supplementation to boost nitric oxide. Click HERE for part 2. Click HERE for articles and resources relating to this podcast episode.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
July 16, 2015
What to do for a bleeding ulcer? Are oils like olive oil and coconut oil harmful to eat? Does saw palmetto interfere with testosterone? Is DHA more important than EPA? Is too much EPA harmful? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2
June 24, 2015
I’ve tried everything to lower my HgbA1c, what else can I do? What supplements can treat psoriasis? Will vitamin K help prevent/reverse the calcification in my arteries? What’s wrong with Ensure? Click HERE for part 1.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 1
June 10, 2015
A good resource for drug and supplement interactions. Is there a test that shows B12 is getting into tissues, not just circulating in blood? Would time-release iron benefit me? Are there helpful nutrients for tapering off methadone? Will DHEA and pregnenolone cause hair loss if given in the correct doses? How does aluminum affect our health? Click HERE for part 2.

Q&A with Leyla, Part 2

Will long-term use of olive leaf cause bacterial resistance? What’s the best way to store my supplements? Why do I get sore muscles when I stop taking CoQ10? Does vitamin C raise blood sugar? Click HERE for part 1.