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

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, circulation, and overlooked systems ... 01:00:10 Peptides vs. herbs—when to choose and when to avoid ... 01:04:21 Future of peptides, supplement quality, and industry direction ... 01:07:45 Hierarchy: Foundations before biohacks ... 01:08:57 Simple, high-impact upgrade picks & final advice ... 01:11:17 Industry trends, influencer issues, and episode wrap ... 01:17:01 Where to find Kyal and promo code details ... 01:19:19 Our Amazing Sponsors: Sunlighten: Up to $2,100 off + FREE shipping Sunlighten Sauna - Looking to support your recovery and calm your nervous system? Sunlighten offers full spectrum infrared saunas—compact enough for real homes, powerful enough to support detoxification, mitochondrial energy, and a smarter longevity routine. Visit get.sunlighten.com/natpodcast and use code natlongevity to get $2,100 off + FREE shipping. Apollo Neuro — A wearable nervous system support device that uses personalized SmartVibes technology to help you feel calmer, more focused, and better able to shift into rest mode without adding another complicated wellness routine. Head to apolloneuro.com/nat Offer to receive 20% off. Vampire Exosome by Young Goose - A next-generation serum packed with three trillion PRP-derived exosomes and RejuvNAD to support collagen production and skin renewal at the cellular level—helping results build over time instead of fading fast. Shop at younggoose.com and use code NAT10. Nat's Links: YouTube Channel Join My Membership Community Sign up for My Newsletter Instagram Dr. Bill Lawrence Episode