Actor Morris Chestnut joined the show to discuss his role in Fox TV's "Rosewood," now in its second season. Chestnut reflected on his career-defining moment in "Boyz n the Hood," noting how the film continues to resonate with new audiences decades later. He shared a touching story about a co-star who watched the film for the first time and was deeply moved by his character's death scene. In "Rosewood," Chestnut plays a pathologist who creatively navigates the system to solve crimes, working alongside co-star Lorraine Toussaint, whom he praised as an exceptional actress. The conversation touched on his character's evolution, learning to work more cooperatively with police while maintaining his optimistic worldview, even after being betrayed by a love interest who robbed him. Chestnut emphasized the importance of social media in connecting with fans and how it has become integral to modern entertainment careers.
Health advocate Al Bala brought his 45 years of nutrition industry experience to discuss Mannatech and the revolutionary science of glycobiology. Bala explained how his journey began with Amway's NutriLite, the first commercially available multivitamin in the United States, before discovering glycans in 2007. He detailed how these eight essential sugars facilitate cell-to-cell communication, a concept that earned nine Nobel Prizes and wasn't fully recognized until Harper's Biochemistry published findings in 1994. Bala revealed that Mannatech's chief science officer discovered mannose, the active molecule in aloe vera, leading to the company's founding. The discussion highlighted how glycans are most abundant at birth, found primarily in mother's milk, and diminish with age, contributing to cellular degradation. Bala shared impressive retention statistics, noting that customers stay with their flagship product Ambrotose for an average of 9.7 years, with over 300 people taking it continuously for 30 years, demonstrating the product's sustained impact on health and wellness.
Entrepreneur and health advocate Eddie Mentore shared his transformative health journey that began after experiencing severe health issues in 2016, including hair loss, insomnia, panic attacks, and chronic fatigue following his father's death and business collapse. After a six-day water fast that eliminated his anxiety, Mentore became passionate about detoxification and founded wellness retreat centers. He explained why liver health is the "Achilles heel" of the body, describing how the liver accumulates toxins from everyday sources like gasoline, shampoos, and processed foods, forcing the body to store harmful substances while depleting its "medicine cabinet" of essential nutrients. Mentore outlined Mannatech's 21-day liver cleanse program, which eliminates caffeine, dairy, gluten, and processed sugars for the first ten days while incorporating lentils, salads, and glycan-rich shakes. He debunked common misconceptions about coffee, explaining that caffeine-induced energy is actually stress hormones (cortisol and adrenaline) that deplete adrenal function rather than providing genuine vitality. The program has helped thousands achieve dramatic health transformations through proper nutrition, community support, and glycan supplementation.
Both Al Bala and Eddie Mentore converged on the revolutionary impact of glycans in health and longevity. Bala explained how L'Oréal's Yves Saint Laurent announced in 2012 that glycobiology represented the biggest breakthrough after stem cells and DNA, launching an entire skincare line based on glycans' ability to penetrate subdermal layers and stimulate collagen and elastin production. The 2012 Nobel Prize in Chemistry recognized glycans' role in targeted chemotherapy, demonstrating how these molecules could direct treatment to tumors while minimizing collateral damage.
