Episode 2763- Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss the adverse effects of GLP-1s, the dangers of muscle loss, and whether more fiber is necessary.
Dangers of Muscle Loss
- Semiglutide update: hate to say “I told ya so…” (4:00)
- They discuss perpetual motion. (8:00)
- This relates to GLP-1 in the fact that there is nothing you can do that doesn’t cause a consequence somewhere else. (11:30)
- Vinnie discusses dealing with his second bout of cancer a couple of years ago.
- He is determined to be as active and healthy as possible.
- Eating strict NSNG seems to have helped him fight cancer more than if he had not been eating clean. (12:00)
- If you lose weight the old-fashioned way through proper eating, about 20-25% of your weight loss will be muscle. (16:00)
- However, that can be offset with exercise, particularly strength training.
- With GLP-1, a person will lose at least 40% of their muscle mass. (17:00)
- This matters because a lack of muscle contributes to all-cause mortality, and you can die sooner.
- Sarcopenia (natural muscle loss) occurs with age, typically starting around age 35, but it can be significantly slowed with strength training. (18:00)
- The number one drug Vinnie used to get asked about was statins, but now it’s about GLP-1s. (21:00)
- If a person is losing a lot of muscle on GLP-1s, you can bet it’s affecting their heart, because the heart is muscle. (25:00)
- Anna shares some info she’s heard recently regarding Dr. Ben Bikman. (27:30)
Some Thoughts About Fiber
- There is also debate about fiber. (36:00)
- They discuss myths about fiber and whether it is as necessary as others have claimed.
- Anna shares a story that makes her super happy about her cookbooks. (46:00)
- Vinnie is trying a week off from eating cheese, but he’s wrapping up the week with Anna’s Cheese Bites for the Super Bowl. (48:30)
- They conclude the episode with a discussion of discontinuing GLP-1s. Talk to your doctor for the proper protocol.
- If you decide to continue GLP-1s, please start strength training to offset muscle loss.
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- Go to Jaspr.co for more information or to purchase. (1:05:00)
You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/
More News
- Serena has added some of her clothing suggestions and beauty product suggestions to Vinnie’s Amazon Recommended Products link.
- Self Care, Beauty, and Grooming Products that Actually Work!
- https://www.amazon.com/shop/vinnietortorich/list/3GPVU29UHHPMY?ref_=aipsflist
- Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.
- “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon!
- You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1
- Please make sure to watch, rate, and review it!
- Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook, is available!
- You can go to https://eathappyitalian.com
- You can order it from Vinnie’s Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXm
- Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, on her website, and on Substack —they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/
