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Coffee and Nerve Health – Episode 2836

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2836 – Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss coffee and nerve health, the Mediterranean diet, and the effects of sweeteners on gut health.

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Coffee and Nerve Health

  • Coffee study from Texas A&M shows the downstream effects of coffee. (4:00)
    • The study suggests that, besides the heart benefits, coffee may also have a positive effect on nerve health.
  • They briefly discuss Brian Johnson’s experimentation for increasing longevity, and his recent diagnosis with autoimmune disease. (5:30)
  • Olive oil, fish, and reducing refined carbohydrates increase two beneficial mitochondrial peptides. (17:00)
  • The Mediterranean diet isn’t a diet; there is too much variation in Mediterranean regions to define it at all. (22:00)
  • Go to Vinnie’s YouTube channel for visual reference during the conversation. (25:00) @FitnessConfidential Podcast 
  • Artificial sweeteners are bad for your gut. (38:00)
    • Combined with additional things like antidepressants, it made gut diversity even worse.
    • Vinnie explains why he tries to encourage people to go cold turkey away from sugar and sweeteners. (43:00)
    • The use of a “crutch” may feel necessary, but sometimes it’s best to jump straight into the new habit.
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Misconceptions About Fats with Dr. Mary Newport – Episode 2498

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Episode 2498 – On this Friday’s show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Dr. Mary Newport and they discuss the misconceptions about fats, Ancel Keys, the benefits of coconut and MCT oil, and more.

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Misconceptions About Fats

  • Dr. Mary Newport is driven to find answers and continuously does research. (2:00)
  • Vinnie asks her opinion regarding an Instagram post he made about cholesterol. (9:00)
    • Cholesterol is an important part of the cellular system in our bodies.
    • The buildup of plaques is because of damage caused by inflammation.
    • She explains the different kinds of fats and misconceptions about fats due to Ancelk Keys’ conclusions.
  • Infectious diseases (Spanish flu, pneumonia, tuberculosis, etc) used to lead to premature death over heart disease. (18:00)
    • However in the early 1900s that changed when things like penicillin were discovered and developed.
  • Mary’s latest study has to do with Ancel Keys. (27:00)
    • She reviews some of his studies and the conclusions he came to.
    • Your body will make cholesterol if you don’t give it enough. (34:00)
  • Also in the 1950s sweeteners entered the marketplace. (50:00)
    • The sugar industry had a specific strategy to promote a low-fat diet.
    • They paid off researchers to write articles that downplayed the effects of sugar on nutrition.
  • Dr Newport discusses an additional study from 1963 that used “fabricated fat-modified foods.” (54:00)
    • The diet centered around being low-fat.

The Benefits of Coconut Oil

  • She has done a recent study on coconut oil. (1:02:00)
    • MCT oil is extracted from coconut oil and turns to ketones quicker than regular coconut oil.
    • Both are remarkably healthy for you.
    • She logged differences among participants.
      • Many had improvements in cognition, mood, depression, and other symptoms.
  • Mary has four books out; look for Mary T Newport, MD on Amazon in Vinnie’s Bookclub https://amzn.to/4bJxEmi  and other booksellers.
  • You can also go to her website:  https://coconutketones.com
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Keep Your Kids Healthy – Episode 2485

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Episode 2485 – On this Wednesday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss a study about processed foods, the ways to keep your kids healthy, and more.

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Keep Your Kids Healthy

  • Gina found a study in the New York Post regarding processed foods. (2:00)
    • The study looks at processed foods in rats and how it affects their brains.
    • The high junk food-eating rats’ memory and functioning were severely impaired.
      • This kind of damage can be similar in the human brain.
  • They discuss the importance of getting your kids off processed foods. (11:00)
    • Parents complain as if they have no control over their children’s choices.
    • Titrate or wean them off processed foods, over time.
  • Vinnie tells the story of Dr. Mary Newport and her husband. (16:45)
    • He ties it to a story of a recent interaction that makes him wonder about people’s comprehension and brain health.
  • It is becoming increasingly apparent how sleep hygiene and processed foods show signs of damage.
  • We are seeing more and more the effects of taking PhysEd out of schools, lack of exercise, processed foods, etc. 
    • All have an impact on our kids’ overall health. (30:45)
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Caveat mTOR with Dr. Anthony Chaffee – Episode 2444

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Episode 2444 – On this Friday’s show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Anthony Chaffee and they discuss cholesterol, ketones, claims of caveat mTOR, and more.

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Ketones as Fuel

NOTE: This episode is a load of information—grab a pen and paper, you may want to take notes!

  • They open up chatting about the fitness of prominent low-carb doctors vs. vegan doctors. (2:00)
  • Being lean and fit by eating right and staying active while growing older is important. (7:00)
  • Your body only takes 4 grams of sugar at any one time; anything above that your body will treat as a toxin. (10:30) 
    • You need to eat the right things or your body will deteriorate.
    • Every facet of your life will be improved by living healthfully. (13:00)
  • Vinnie shares a recent X exchange about bananas. (15:00)
    • The idea of “healthy carbs” is misguided.
  • Anthony explains the biological functions happening with types of cholesterol.
    • He shares an experiment with Oreos by Nick Norwitz.
    • The misinformation is that your brain and body “prefer” sugars because they burn them first.
    • Just because carbs get burned first does not mean they are the better fuel.
      • Ketones are the optimal fuel for your body and brain.
  • A frequent question Vinnie gets in his consultations is about statins. (23:30)
    • Statins haven’t even been proven to reduce the chance of heart disease or stroke.
    • Anthony explains the history and rate of increase of heart disease; for example, the Inuit people. (34:00)
  • Four grams of sugar in the blood looks like a level teaspoon. (43:30) 
    • The ketogenic diet and being fueled by ketones can reverse disease; his example is Pompe disease.
  • They discuss how the body can produce its own sugar if necessary; however, ketones are a more efficient source. (48:30)
    • Athletes on a ketogenic diet can fuel their bodies faster than athletes who depend on sugar and carbs.
    • They chat about carb-loading and how it burdens your body.
  • Vinnie challenges the idea of having to have a fuel belt doing marathons or loading kids up with muffins during soccer games. (1:02:00)

Caveat mTOR

  • They discuss mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin). (1:05:00)
    • There is still a lot to be learned about mTOR.
  • If you are eating something you are supposed to eat, then your biochemistry should work properly.
  • So, The idea that we are getting damaged by eating food that humans have been eating for millennia (meat) is ridiculous.
    • mTOR is a natural protein kinase that fluctuates in the body.
    • You will never micromanage your biochemistry better than your biochemistry can.
  • Finally, Anthony reads an amazing excerpt about how the introduction of agriculture has affected human health. (1:10:00)
  • Alzheimer’s dementia was observed in the early 1900s; however, no earlier medical literature has described that pathology. (1:12:00)
  • Find him on the “Plant Free MD” podcast and @AnthonyChaffeeMD on social media platforms.
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Fighting Alzheimer’s Disease with Dr. Mary Newport – Episode 2393

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Episode 2393 – On this Friday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Dr. Mary Newport discuss how adding more drugs to society is not progress, fighting Alzheimer’s disease, the third edition content of her book, and more.

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This is NOT Progress

  • Vinnie welcomes Mary back to the show and they chat a bit about writing books. (2:00)
  • Vinnie brings up how he recently noticed how many drugs were advertised during football games. (5:30)
    • So many of the ads are ridiculous!
    • For example, rosacea is not deadly, but the side effects of the medication can be!
    • Why are these drugs being pushed? This is not progress!
  • Health insurance companies should offer CGMs to people at a discount—even for free—so people can see what certain foods do to their blood. (11:15)
    • Mary agrees: it’s the perfect way to see what they are doing wrong with eating.
    • Monitors that track blood sugar and glucose simultaneously are now available and worth the investment.
    • They often can be used for as little as two weeks to a month to get an idea of what affects your body.
  • The effects of society getting heavier and unhealthier are having a ripple effect. (15:45)
    • For example, two airlines are starting to weigh passengers before boarding to avoid overloading the plane’s weight capacity.
  • Mary reveals that 75% of people are diabetic or pre-diabetic by age 75; however, young children are suffering from it as well. (17:45)
  • They discuss the nutritional guidelines and how they still do not address real health issues.
  • She discusses infant nutrition and the benefits of breast milk compared to formula. (19:00)
  • Formulas often have ingredients like seed oils and starches that are harmful.

Fighting Alzheimer’s Disease

  • Mary shares what this third edition of her book includes.
    • There’s been even more information added.
  • Alzheimer’s is a scary disease with many challenges; however, she shares some wonderful examples of the benefits of ketones.
  • Vinnie and Mary discuss how people hesitate to try variations on diet; the reality the only thing they are doing is experimenting with food.
    • Things like coconut oil are not a miracle—but with consistency, there can be a marked improvement in health and longevity. (40:00)
  • They also discuss ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and a protocol named The Deanna Protocol.
  • You can find Mary’s latest book on Amazon (link above in the notes), and many other bookseller websites.

 

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BEST OF: Gluten & Your Health with Dr. David Perlmutter – Episode 2225

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Episode 2225 – On this Wednesday’s show, we replay episode 266: Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss Dr. David Perlmutter’s book, Grain Brain, with him in his first appearance on the show. They also discuss gluten and your health, saturated fats, and more.

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GLUTEN & YOUR HEALTH

  • This episode is jam-packed with great information about how gluten and carbs affect brain health and function!
  • Vinnie and Anna chat for a bit about a variety of things, then welcome Dr. David Perlmutter to the show. (18:05)
  • Dr. David Perlmutter is the author of the bestseller “Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar–Your Brain’s Silent Killers.” It’s all about gluten and your health.
  • Gluten sensitivity may relate to 30-40% of all people walking the planet who have a significant inflammatory response when they consume this protein found in wheat, barley, and rye called gluten. (22:40)
  • Gluten induces inflammation and inflammation is the cornerstone of everything you don’t want to get, like Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and even cancer. (23:30)
  • Your risk of developing type 1 diabetes if you have celiac disease is increased by about 300%. (23:50)
  • Gluten sensitivity is an issue that goes far beyond a gut and upset stomach; it can cause joint pain, skin issues, and brain-related problems like depression and dementia, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive activity, and even schizophrenia. (24:40)
  • People are misled that once they go gluten-free they’re going to lose a lot of weight, which isn’t true. Gluten-free food still has carbohydrates. (26:35)
  • Fruit should be limited as well; Dr. Perlmutter and Vinnie suggest what is reasonable, as fruit is a very concentrated form of sugar. (26:45) 

SATURATED FATS AS SUPER FUEL

  • We desperately need saturated fat; as a result, we have to revise the whole notion that fat is bad for you. (28:00
  • Humans have been on a high-fat, low-carb, gluten-free diet for about two million years and it served us very well until the government decided to tell us that we need to go on a low-fat diet. (28:20)
  • There’s this bizarre notion that you need to have your whole grains each day and it just isn’t true. (29:40)
  • In 1992 the US government said we should eat a low-fat or no-fat diet and within 10 years of that doctrine, the rate of diabetes rose by 300%. (30:50)
  • A recent study shows that saturated fat has no relevance when it comes to heart disease whatsoever. (31:20)
  • Egg substitutes are detrimental to health but whole eggs are extremely healthful. (34:00)
  • When it comes to dementia it’s all about the carbs, not cholesterol–the brain needs cholesterol to function. (36:00)
  • When people go gluten-free, cut out the carbs and reintroduce fat, we see breathtaking things: gaining back brain function, reducing issues with ADHD, losing weight, sleeping better, better libido, and less depression. (40:30)
  • Glycation is the combination of protein and sugar, which increases the production of free radicals and turns on inflammation, which is the cornerstone of brain degeneration. (41:10)
  • Dr. Perlmutter explains A1C; there is a perfect correlation between A1C levels and the risk of brain shrinkage and dementia. (42:00)
  • As much as 54% of Alzheimer’s cases in America could be avoided if people learned the impact of their lifestyle choices. (43:00)
  • They also chat a bit about medications, especially for kids with ADHD. (46:00)
    • They also chat about the relationship between doctors and drug companies.
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