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BEST OF: Testing Metabolism with Dr. Paul Kolodzik – Episode 2492

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2492 – BEST OF: On this Friday’s show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Dr. Paul Kolodzik about testing metabolism with CGMs and more.

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TESTING METABOLISM

  • Vinnie shared a recent Instagram post he posted about 3 things not to have for breakfast and received a lot of backlash about it. (2:00)
    • They talk about the problem with oatmeal.
    • Any proteins from oatmeal or similar are insignificant compared to animal protein.
  • Dr. Paul Kolodzik MD  shares what his concerns are as an Emergency Response doctor, and it’s primarily metabolic health. (8:45)
    • Television news covers more traumatic things like gunshot wounds, overdoses, etc.
    • Most of what he sees every day is because of vascular disease, obesity, or other metabolic issues.
    • They discuss some of the complications of COVID due to metabolic issues. (11:45)
    • They discuss the issue of CPAP machines and the increase in usage. (17:00)
    • This moves to a discussion on cholesterol and current medical care–it’s more like “disease maintenance”.
    • Most of the time, treatment is just doctors trying to do what they are told they need to.

BENEFITS OF CGM TESTING

  • Paul is working similarly to a concierge model of health so he can give complete and proper care to patients. (24:00) 
    • He has licenses in Ohio, Indiana, Arizona, and Florida, and plans to expand.
    • You can find him at www.metabolicmds.com.
  • Paul and his team are advocates of utilizing a CGM (continuous glucose monitor) to help people reach their health goals. (29:00) 
    • It gives immediate feedback so clients can see how different foods affect them—they are fantastic tools.
    • Vinnie equates the ability to view the results similar to reading a tachometer—it’s like a human RPM gauge.
    • CGMs aren’t necessarily needed long term.
    • Testing metabolism is a positive step for an investment toward your health.
    • Once you know, you have to make a change.
  • They discuss being “metabolically broken” and exactly what that means. (35:30)
    • They discuss the “dawn effect” as well as how the hormones leptin and ghrelin work.
  • Vinnie and Paul talk about the benefits of strength training and how it affects metabolism. (48:00)
  • Paul has a book out called “The Continuous Glucose Monitor Revolution” and you can find in Vinnie’s Bookclub https://amzn.to/3WOirfa
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An Attempt To Polarize – Episode 2490

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Episode 2490 – On this Monday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino chat about the media’s attempt to polarize health and diet, share a Vinnie update, answer listener questions, and more.

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An Attempt To Polarize

  • Vinnie is talking about business and a brief health update. (2:00)
    • Nina Teicholz posted on X an article from the New York Times that claims that no women participate in the carnivore lifestyle. (5:00)
    • It’s ridiculous how the media attempts to polarize health and fitness. (6:30)
    • Working together is how you help people. (11:00)
    • To get some perspective on the idea that “life is hard”, go to a children’s hospital.
  • Anna proposes that more Trixie posts (Vinnie and Serena’s new puppy) is a pretty good remedy for anyone. (17:00)
  • There is more explanation of some of Vinnie’s treatment. (19:00)
    • He finds that kefir and yogurt seem to help his stomach.
  • Anna asks a listener question regarding having a “stall” in weight loss. (29:00)
    • You can’t eat with impunity, and processed ”keto products” are no good.
  • They discuss salt and an encounter Anna had with her sauces. (34:00)
  • This leads to a second question about age, joint pain, and cutting out dairy (43:00)
    • There are tests available that will show you if you are having an inflammatory reaction to foods.
  • Public Service Announcement: The avian flu is back, so be sure to cook your eggs completely, and not leave runny yolks. (48:00)
  • There’s a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! (53:00)
    • The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon.
  • Anna’s upcoming Eat Happy Italian book is on the way.
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Like a Miracle with Dr. Penny Figtree – Episode 2483

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Episode 2483 – On this Friday’s show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Penny Figtree and they discuss how using low-carb lifestyle for metabolic health can be like a miracle, semiglutide, and more.

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Like A Miracle

  • Dr. Figtree is in Australia and specializes in metabolic health. (2:00)
    • She focused on low-carb in 2018.
    • She used to prescribe meds, but she realized how many cases were metabolic issues.
    • She tried to prescribe lifestyle changes, but people wouldn’t stick to them.
    • But once she discovered Drs. Jason Fung and David Ludwig, her eyes opened with what she could do.
    • She feels the success of her patients using low-carb works like a miracle compared to previous methods.
  • Vinnie shares what he experienced years ago at a reunion with his peers; he was the only one not on several medicines. (19:00)
  • She and her patients have benefitted from the Gary Fettke case. (23:00)
  • They chat about the censoring of low-carb content on social media and of Vinnie himself. (30:00)
  • There is an app in Australia called “Defeat Diabetes” that is being promoted. (37:00)
    • She feels like the low-carb movement is becoming unstoppable.
  • Dr. Figtree explains the reason kidney doctors typically don’t like low-carb with higher protein. (51:30)
    • But she also explains why they are mistaken.
  • They talk about Big Food and addiction. (1:03:00)
    • The increase in the number of children with fatty liver disease in recent years is remarkable. (1:04:00)

Uses of Semiglutide

  • They discuss semiglutide. (1:05:00)
    • Virta Health recently did a study on semidlutide with interesting results.
    • It should not be used in the long term for various reasons.
  • They have some fun with “party trick math.” (1:20:00)
  • Dr. Penny Figtree can be found on Instagram (@drpennyfigtree), Facebook (Dr. Penny Figtree), and X (@PenelopeFigtree).
  • Her website can be found at https://www.drpennyfigtree.com
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Shame on Big Food – Episode 2478

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Episode 2478 – On this Monday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino advocate for shame on Big Food and the social media influencers and dietitians who push it’s processed food products, and more.

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Shame on Big Food

  • Anna reads an article in the Washington Post. (8:00)
  • Vinnie introduced a lot of new information to a particular doctor, and she was troubled that what she had been teaching for so many years was incorrect. (14:00)
  • Lean muscle is important for maintaining health. (22:45) 
  • Lobbyists are creating a new labeling of food shaming. (28:00)
    • Social media influencers are being paid off to use “anti-diet” messaging and push processed foods.
    • Millions of people die a year due to poor health and obesity.
  • Vinnie’s low-carb message is already being hi-jacked by Instagram now that he has started posting on that platform again. (30:00)
  • The messaging from Big Food is to try to push the blame away from the companies. (33:00)
    • Personal responsibility is important; one of the ways you can counter this push by General Mills is to not purchase their product.
    • Advocate for yourself and choose with your wallet!
  • Anna’s upcoming Eat Happy Italian book is on the way.
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Coffee Talk and Sarcopenia – Episode 2472

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Episode 2472 – On this Monday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino have a coffee talk, discuss sarcopenia, overtraining, and more.

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Coffee Talk and Sarcopenia

  • Vinnie has always loved coffee and tried to learn what he could about it. (2:00)
    • It’s an ergogenic aid, for one.
  • Anna reads an article about coffee from “Medical News Today” about coffee as it relates to sarcopenia. (15:30)
    • Vinnie clarifies what sarcopenia is and they discuss why it’s a problem.
    • If you exercise your muscles, you are also strengthening your bones; that’s why weight-bearing exercise is great!
  • Anna reads about how metabolism affects aging muscles. (29:00)
    • There is no shortcut—proper nutrition and exercise are the best ways to combat sarcopenia.
    • The study was done by the makers of Nescafé. Even though Vinnie has his own coffee company, he’s curious about certain aspects of the claims.
  • Vinnie has had to address overtraining in recent consultations. (44:00)
    • Some folks struggle with the idea of breaking a streak and not being able to start again.
    • But there is a reason for taking a brief break: depending on the activity, your muscles need time to rebuild.
    • Rest to rebuild!
  • Anna’s upcoming Eat Happy Italian book is on the way.
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Upsides and Downsides with Dr. Nadir Ali – Episode 2471

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Episode 2471 – On this Friday’s show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Nadir Ali and they discuss a variety of upsides and downsides of GLP-1, autophagy, bingeing, seed oils, and more.

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Upsides and Downsides

  • Dr. Nadir Ali has been keeping a streak of riding his bike to work. (3:30)
    • He sees benefits through managing food addiction with streaks. (7:00)
    • They discuss overdoing exercise, with no rest.
    • Some people have a fear of not getting back into it if they miss a day.
    • Dr Nadir has a general rule that streaks can be beneficial as long as its not at the detriment of something else.
  • Vinnie asks Nadir’s opinion about Allulose & GLP-1 agonists. (13:00)
    • Naidir has a lot of clinical experience, so he sees things on a day-to-day basis.
    • Yes, there are benefits for some people, but there are a lot of downsides, too.
    • Vinnie challenges some aspects of using a GLP-1. (24:00)
    • Nadir agrees that it’s only effective if a person does low-carb and intermittent fasting, (which is something Vinnie recommends without having to use the drug anyway.) (28:00)

Additional Concerns

  • There are upsides and downsides at certain levels of autophagy. (31:00)
    • Too long of an extended fast can affect muscles.
  • Vinnie asks Nadir about a low-carb, high fat being effective for weight loss and other metabolic issues. (36:00)
    • There are instances where it may not be quite as effective.
  • Are seed oils a detriment to health?
    • They become a part of your cell membranes and do damage. (43:00)
    • He gives an example of how it affects the retina.
    • One single benefit you can do is to get seed oils out of your diet.
    • Seed oils are ubiquitous in restaurants and included in most packaged foods.
  • Binge eating – what can people do to help themselves? (53:00) 
    • Nadir has been looking into the pleasure centers of the brain in order to understand binge eating.
    • Dopamine is the driver for the craving or behavior—but it doesn’t really have much to do with the pleasure.
      • In fact, as dopamine goes up, pleasure can actually decrease.

Dr. Nadir Ali’s website is on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/EatMostlyFats

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