# #442: The High-Performance Guide to Supplements With Kyal Van Der Leest

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Published: 2026-05-29T09:00:00+00:00
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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. Visit www.lvluphealth.com and use code NAT for 20% off Previous Episodes: Episode #116: Does the Perfect Gut Supplement Exist? Episode #148: Kyal Van Der Leest: Liver Health, Gut Health, and Detoxification #326: From Brain Fog to Focus: Techniques and Supplements to Enhance Cognitive Function With Kyal Van Der Leest Episode Timestamps: Welcome & Podcast intro ... 00:00:00 Pitfalls of cheap supplements & importance of quality ... 00:05:33 Mistakes: symptom chasing, green allopathy, and root causes ... 00:07:38 Blending naturopathy, biochemistry, and biohacking ... 00:10:26 Choosing peptides, herbs, or vitamins for target outcomes ... 00:16:43 Synergy, proprietary blends, and dosing transparency ... 00:18:06 Understanding supplement forms, dosages, and stack simplification ... 00:24:29 Root cause thinking: brain fog, labs, and interconnected symptoms ... 00:34:16 Dopamine, focus, and the risks of overstimulation ... 00:39:59 Peptides in brain health—a step beyond herbs or nutrients ... 00:43:00 Short-term nootropics vs. long-term investments in brain health ... 00:46:17 Longevity levers: muscle, blood sugar, and blood flow ... 00:51:04 Blood sugar regulation—berberine, dihydroberine, and alternatives ... 00:53:32 Liver’s core role in hormones and energy ... 00:55:59 Heart and lung health—peptides, c…

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