QUESTION: Hi Akin,

I hope this message finds you well. I’ve really been enjoying your content and appreciate the knowledge and insight you share—it’s been both inspiring and empowering on my wellness journey.

I have some more questions I was hoping to get your thoughts on:

1) Nightshade Foods & Inflammation
My sister recently noticed some sleep disturbances after eating white potatoes, and after learning more about nightshade vegetables, she decided to eliminate them. Interestingly, she also used to eat tomatoes daily and experienced occasional back itching, which has since disappeared after cutting them out. Do you recommend removing or reducing nightshade foods in general, particularly for those who have sensitive skin?

2) Fasting
During a 48 hour water fast, what would you recommend to take to help boost mineral intake, without breaking the full benefits of the fast? I usually have some ginger/lemon in warm spring/mineral water and a little bit of Himalayan or Celtic salt throughout the day if I feel I need it.

3) Breaking the Fast
What foods or approach would you recommend for breaking a 48-hour water fast? It’d be great to know if there are specific nutrients or sequences you suggest prioritizing when breaking a fast.

4) Vitamin B12 Sources
I’ve learned that the source of B12 found in many supplements, cyanocobalamin, is synthetic. Would you recommend to take this for B12? If not, what form of B12 would you personally recommend as a more natural and plant-based source?

Warm regards,

XXX [name redacted]

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