Boost Your Biology with Lucas Aoun 336. Root Cause Health: Beyond Supplements with Kyal (LVLUP Health)
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Oct 6, 2025 
Kyal Van Der Leest, an expert formulator and founder of Level Up Health, shares insights on a root-cause approach to health. He discusses the importance of prioritizing lifestyle over supplements and elaborates on factors like diet, sleep, and gut function. Kyal highlights hormonal drivers of hair loss and the benefits of silica and collagen for recovery. They explore the gut-to-skin axis, anti-inflammatory strategies, and the critical role of cortisol in overall health. Kyal emphasizes foundational health practices before resorting to supplements.
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Fix Lifestyle Before Advanced Supplements
- Start with lifestyle fixes (diet, sleep, light, stress, gut, liver) before using advanced supplements or peptides.
- Use supplements as targeted, time-limited interventions, not default daily crutches.
Hair Loss Is Multi-Factorial
- Hair loss is multi-factorial: hormones, nutrients, inflammation, and blood flow all matter beyond DHT alone.
- Improving scalp blood flow and addressing deficiencies often beats blaming a single hormone.
Eat Nutrient-Dense Foods For Hair & Skin
- Eat a nutrient-dense, lower-insulin-spiking whole foods diet rich in animal sources for hair and skin health.
- Prioritise zinc-rich foods like oysters and organ meats to correct common deficiencies.