Today, I’m joined by Kyal Van Der Leest, an innovative naturopath, nutritionist, and founder of LVLUP Health, whose formulas are changing the way we think about effective supplementation. Kyal’s journey is deeply personal: from caring for his mother through a long battle with cancer, to overcoming his own intense health struggles with mold illness. These experiences led him to push past superficial fixes and dig deep into what really works for healing and optimizing the body.
Read MoreToday, I’m flying solo to tackle a topic that’s essential for anyone invested in their health: how to truly vet your supplements. With new products hitting the shelves daily and wellness marketing louder than ever, it’s easy to get swept up in the latest hype—but more isn’t always better, and sometimes it can actually make things worse. In this episode, I break down the six key filters I use before adding any supplement to my routine, from understanding your baseline biomarkers to decoding red flags in marketing language like “studies show.” I dig into common pitfalls—like why “natural” doesn’t automatically mean safe, the real risks of fat-soluble vitamin toxicity, and how to spot quality with third-party certifications.
Read MoreToday, I’m joined by Kiran Krishnan, a celebrated scientist best known as the innovative mind behind spore-based probiotics and someone who’s made waves in both the practitioner and consumer health spaces. In this conversation, Kiran shares what inspired his leap from the world of microbiome science into the realm of ancestral and Ayurvedic medicine—specifically, his groundbreaking work with novel bioactives derived from the Ashwagandha root. Together, we unpack how the latest advancements in analytical chemistry have allowed Kiran and his team at Regenerive to unlock previously untapped compounds in Ashwagandha,
Read MoreI’m joined today by Oliver Amdrup-Chamby, the co-founder of Puori and a true trailblazer in supplement transparency and quality. We break down everything you need to know to become a more informed consumer, from how to avoid hidden contaminants like heavy metals, pesticides, and microplastics, to why oxidation in fish oil is such a big deal, and the real story behind protein powders—especially the plant-based ones.
Read MoreIn this episode of the Longevity Podcast, I sit down with my good friend and brilliant supplement formulator, Kyal Van Der Leest, who's known for his innovative work in the peptide space. Together, Kyal and I explore the fascinating world of brain health and uncover powerful strategies to boost cognitive function. Kyal opens up about his personal journey battling mold toxicity and its effects on brain health, which fueled his passion for developing cutting-edge supplements.
Read MoreDid you know that your eyes play a crucial role in your posture? In this solo episode of the Longevity Podcast, I dive into some fascinating topics that might just change the way you think about your health, like the eye-posture link. I discuss free exercises for posture alignment, the latest insights on NAD supplementation, and must-have supplements for longevity (including some you might not have heard of!) I also discuss why runny egg yolks might be your new favorite food.
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