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Do Supplements Work? – Episode 2776

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2776 – Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss various supplements and answer the question: Do supplements work?

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Do Supplements Work?

  • What does “ergogenic” mean? (6:00)
    • It is basically anything that enhances athletic performance.
  • There are also “ergonomic” aids specific to equipment.
    • Ergogenic aids are not always worth the packaging they are in. (12:30)
    • However, consuming meat and eggs is ideal for getting protein.
  • There are various other forms of protein powder, but they still aren’t as good as meat and eggs. (17:00)
  • Some clinical trials use injected forms rather than ingested forms. (20:30)
  • There has recently been a lot of talk about NAD (Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide). (25:00)
  • The reality is, we don’t fully know the efficacy of these things.
  • Two ergogenic substances we know are helpful for performance are coffee and creatine monohydrate. (30:00)
  • SARMS and peptides. (39:00)
  • A new claim about GLP-1s is that they cause scurvy, which is typically a vitamin C deficiency.
  • SARMS (selective androgen receptor modulator) and steroids are different. (41:00)
  • The reality is that the boring way works. (52:00)
  • Vinnie addresses a recent issue with UltraSalt. (1:02:00)

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A Plethora of Information – Ep 2412

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2412 – On this Monday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino have a plethora of information to go through and answer questions for you in rapid-fire fashion, and more.

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A Plethora of Information

  • On today’s episode, Vinnie and Anna are doing a rapid-fire Q&A. (4:15)
  • They review the details of Vinnie’s VIP group. (5:00)
  • Vinnie wants to make sure you hear the upcoming interview with Mimi Morgan (@MimiKMorgan on X/Twitter). (6:00)
    • She has a phenomenal story of transforming her health by changing her nutrition.
  • They get back to the VIP group details. (8:00)
    • They mention several success stories of NSNG.
    • This new format will allow Vinnie to be a little more hands-on in helping members.

Get Ready for Great Info

  • What are Vinnie’s thoughts on weighted vests? (18:15).
    • Vinnie has suggestions for use, but you also have to be careful when using one.
    • He also explains plyometrics.
  • Can Pilates act as a strength-training day? (23:45)
  • How much fat is too much fat when starting NSNG and needing to lose weight? (25:00)
    • This is tough to answer because it’s so individual, but he has general guidelines.
  • How much protein is needed to gain muscle? (28:05)
    • Vinnie clarifies and addresses the myth of the “30-minute window”.
    • Taking in extra protein is not how you gain muscle.
    • Your body is going to use what it needs to fuel, so extra will not necessarily do more.
    • Flooding your cells thinking your body is going to absorb more doesn’t work, despite what the bro-science guys will tell you.
  • What are Vinnie’s thoughts on pills to increase testosterone? (33:30)
    • Vinnie shares his viewpoints, and Anna has a recommendation for women.
  • How can you get enough protein when meat is expensive? (38:00)
    • He suggests varieties of protein, which is best, and where you are being misled.
    • You can also just find cheaper cuts of meat.
  • How many “sets to failure” for weight-lifting are necessary? (44:30)
    • Vinnie suggests the best ways to do this.
  • There is a question about bloodwork, protein, and BUN levels, but it’s a medical question, so ask your doctor (48:30)
  • Specific exercises for visceral fat? (49:00)
    • You can’t spot reduce fat, even through exercise.
    • Exercise on its own is not a great way to lose weight.
  • Vinnie plays a recent Instagram post that summarizes what to eat. (53:00).
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Angriest Trainer 126: The Antioxidant Myth and Massive Attack

by Vinnie Tortorich

Vinnie and Anna discuss this article on the marketing of antioxidants, the most insane stadium foods, and a redux on protein powder.  Low Carb Shark blog here.

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Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

Vinnie leads off this episode talking about his views on Coca-Cola. Anna and Vinnie then go over some of the most outlandish foods available. Later, they get into the marketing of antioxidants. Vinnie brings up a conversation he and yours truly had about secondhand smoke. He then makes an argument that his generation was always around smoking, so therefore it’s not so bad. I disagree. The Massive Attack reference in the title of this podcast references Vinnie’s ongoing obsession with the song “Diamond in the Back.”