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This Week's Q&A: "Melatonin Benefits Start At Age 50, But Vitamin C Helps Regenerate It"

Honest answers demolish marketing hype and internet trends

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Leland Stillman, MD
Apr 29, 2025
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I just wrapped up another Q&A session where I challenged some dangerous health myths that have become discouragingly mainstream.

Did you know that you can use less melatonin if you take daily vitamin C? Or that expensive organ supplements might contain dangerously high levels of copper? These are just a few of the questions I tackled this week.

What else did subscribers learn?

  • Why I typically start recommending melatonin around age 50 for its anti-aging benefits

  • The surprising relationship between vitamin C and melatonin regeneration

  • Why most multivitamins have dangerous zinc-to-copper ratios (and which one I recommend)

  • A comprehensive approach to healing cartilage damage that might help avoid surgery

  • Why location matters when choosing seafood (and which regions I personally avoid)

For premium subscribers, I shared specific product recommendations that can save hundreds of dollars annually. I also provided behind-the-scenes insights on certain health devices that I can't discuss publicly for legal reasons.

As I told my subscribers: "I'm trying to pass on savings that pay for your membership every year. That's part of my philosophy."

Here's a complete list of questions asked and answered this week:

  1. Can you test for your melatonin level?

  2. What is the most common reason for thinning hair?

  3. Without an HTMA being done, is there a general recommendation about supplements best for balancing minerals and detoxing heavy metals?

  4. Do you recommend mammograms or is there a better alternative?

  5. I am scheduled for echo and stress test including IV of radioactive isotope. Any concerns?

  6. I'm scheduled for colonoscopy. Should I be concerned for my gut microbiome?

  7. How much working out is too much working out?

  8. What advice would you have for a 43-year-old male who has a lateral tear in his hip and almost no cartilage?

  9. What are your thoughts on chlorinated water for bathing and swimming?

  10. Do you still recommend the JRS EcoRouter? Any new suggestions for cutting EMFs in the home?

  11. What are your thoughts on induction stoves and ovens?

  12. How do we dose estrogen bias and how do we restart after taking a break?

  13. What do you think about Primal Queen for a beef organ supplement for women?

  14. Are you concerned about vitamin D supplementation excessively increasing calcium on an HTMA?

  15. Can I use liquid iodine on my skin instead of taking Iodoral pills?

  16. What's your take on the idea that most people are deficient in Boron?

  17. If using your Zeta Potential Mix, how would you recommend to convert the grams to tablespoons?

  18. What is your experience and advice regarding supplementing with collagen?

  19. Is it okay to eat oysters?

  20. How many ounces of dark chocolate a day is okay to consume?

  21. Do you recommend eliminating gluten for clients with Hashimoto's?

  22. Is there any benefit to putting LifeWave patches on different parts of your skin?

  23. Any insight into what is causing a repeated large buildup of calcium on an index finger?

  24. What have you heard about DMSO for tinnitus?

  25. How would you suggest treating an enterococcus fecalis infection?

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