Fitness Confidential Podcast

A Statin on Steroids with Dr. Zoe Harcombe – Episode 2816

June 19, 2026

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Fitness Confidential

with Vinnie Tortorich

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Pure Vitamin Club

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Episode 2816 – Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Dr. Zoe Harcombe about the myth of “settled science” and a new drug that is basically a “statin on steroids.”

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Listen · Episode 2816A Statin on Steroids with Dr. Zoe HarcombeJun 19, 2026 · 62 min
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A Statin on Steroids

  • The resurgence of the Rice Diet. 6:00
    • The facts behind the scenes of that study/diet.
    • It is also devoid of any real nutrients.
    • Denise Minger took apart The China Study.
  • The myth of low-carb and the misguided dietary guidelines. (21:00)
    • Efforts to modify the guidelines to correct them have faced backlash.
    • Fat has been incorrectly demonized.
  • Confirmation bias is a real issue that hinders the search for the truth. (27:00)
  • In 2019, Dr. Harcombe and her colleague initiated a defamation lawsuit after an article about them accused them of misinformation. (34:00)
  • Extreme viewpoints on diet and health are not helpful. (42:00)
  • What is Dr. Harcombe’s opinion on the new statin Repatha (Evolocumab)? (52:00)
    • Cholesterol is too important in the body, and forcing it too low could be risky.
  • You can find Dr. Harcombe at https://www.zoeharcombe.com/
  •  ALSO: Anna’s products are now linked to PureVitamin Club’s website. Look under the “Food and Snacks” section to purchase them there, too. (58:30)
  • Anna’s next cookbook, Eat Happy Cocktail Hour, is filled with cocktails, mocktails, and appetizers and is available for pre-order right now.
  • If you pre-order, you’ll get bonus goodies!
  • You can preorder from a wide variety of booksellers at https://eathappycocktailhour.com/
  • Save your receipt from wherever you preorder, you’ll need it for your bonuses!
  • Physical Release Date is October 2026

You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/

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