Vinnie Tortorich

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Lowering the Bar – Episode 2827

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2827 – Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss lowering the bar when identifying obesity, smoking weed, and the effects of less sleep.

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Lowering the Bar

  • Vinnie has had a wonderful week. (3:45)
    • He spent time with his best friend since childhood, and they ended up chatting about Jim’s health.
    • Jim is ready to make some changes.
  • The obesity rate has been coming down from its all-time high. (19:00)
    • These metrics were taken between 2024 and 2025.
    • However, childhood obesity is 20%, but in the 1970s, it was 3 or 4%.
    • But what is considered obese has been redefined. (24:00)
      • Lowering the bar doesn’t make things better.
      • Also, the numbers were gathered by Gallup (people self-reporting), not from doctors.
  • The introduction of GLP-1s is credited for these numbers, but that may not be accurate. (30:00)
    • However, they still don’t seem to be a long-term solution because people abuse GLP-1s.
  • Sleep has more impact on weight gain than you may think. (40:30)
    • Less sleep can cause more cravings, among other things.
  • Holy crap, we spent money on this study? (48:00)
    • Result: Smoking weed is bad for your health.
    • Daily smoking of weed holds the same risk of lung cancer as daily smoking of cigarettes. It’s not the substance; it’s the inhaling of smoke. (53:00)
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Finding A New Direction – Episode 2738

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Episode 2738 – Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer welcome three callers to discuss success stories, dirty keto products, finding a new direction, and more.

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Finding A New Direction

  • Laura is the first call-in guest. (2:00)
    • She discovered Vinnie through the Mike Rowe podcast.
    • She’s lost 25 lbs on NSNG® and loves the lifestyle.
  • Drew is the next caller. (22:00)
    • He initially lost weight for his wedding by following a traditional CICO diet.
    • He switched to NSNG® after hearing Vinnie on Adam Carolla.
      • His energy is excellent now, and he has lost weight on NSNG®, and his health is better.
    • Drew used to spend money on all kinds of diet gimmicks; however, NSNG® has been the only one that works and makes him feel great. (30:00)
    • It’s also easier to keep the weight off with this lifestyle.
  • Joshua is next on the show. (40:45)
    • They chat about gaming chairs and how long people are sitting all day.
    • Joshua shares his health backstory of trying to lose weight. (46:00)
      • He heard Vinnie on Adam Carolla, but thought NSNG® sounded a bit overwhelming.
      • He would rely on keto products and allow himself “cheat meals” that would always turn into “cheat day” or even a “cheat weekend.”
      • His eating behaviors were leaning towards disordered eating. He also didn’t feel or look healthy.
    • Joshua ended up in the hospital for a marijuana-induced psychosis. (49:00)
    • He has been both marijuana and alcohol-free for five years now. (5:00)
    • During the process, he figured out he had an addictive personality.
    • He was able to pivot his mindset, tried NSNG®, and hasn’t looked back. (53:30)
    • He’s been losing weight with NSNG® and has lost approximately 50 pounds so far.
    • He’s found a lot of clarity and purpose in redirecting his focus and lifestyle.

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FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021)

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FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019)

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Soft and Succulent with Dr. Drew Pinsky – Episode 2211

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2211 – On this Friday’s show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Drew Pinsky where they discuss various addictions and how they work, how society has become soft and succulent, seed oils, and more.

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SOFT AND SUCCULENT

  • Vinnie welcomes Dr. Drew to the show and first they chat a little about Vinnie’s birthday. (3:15)
  • Then Vinnie expresses concern about kids and cell phone use and relays a story that is an example of why is he’s concerned. (5:50)
    • Drew agrees and gives an example of his own realization of how dependent he has become on his phone.
  • Vinnie then asks Drew about what goes on in the brain with cell phone addiction; Drew gives his thoughts. (11:00)
  • The conversation leads to discussing other types of addictions and the biology of what is going on in the brain. (13:30)
    • They discuss Drew’s daughter and her struggles with marijuana.
    • They also chat about long-term concerns, especially with motivation.
    • Drew explains both the links and well as the differences in behavioral vs. chemical addictions.
  • They also discuss how society today is “soft and succulent.” (24:30)
    • Vinnie discusses Mt. Whitney.
    • Drew talks about a training challenge he did with Navy SEALS in the desert.
  • Vinnie and Drew also chat about AI tech; there’s no telling what that kind of technology will do to society, and it’s a little concerning. (28:40)
  • As some final points, Vinnie and Drew talk about some dangers of seed oils and how coconut oil has great benefits. (29:40)
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FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021)

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Questioning Norms & CBD- Episode 1395

by Vinnie Tortorich

 : Episode 1395 – Andy Schreiber joins Vinnie for this Wednesday show, and the two discuss the Fat Doc, Vinnie’s religious upbringing & questioning norms, CBD, Ultra Salt events, and more.

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FAT DOC IS OUT

QUESTIONING NORMS

  • Vinnie has gotten to where he is by questioning norms
  • Grew up in Catholic school, asked a lot of questions
  • Vinnie made Fat Doc using the same method

CBD

  • There are not yet good studies on CBD
  • Lots of different products, all claiming different things
  • Andy believes there are health benefits in terms of relaxation, pain management
  • Not the chemical that makes you high
  • Licensed marijuana dispensary is where you get high quality stuff
    • Like our vitamin products, they test for contaminants and other issues

Plant-Based Medicines with Chris Kilham – Episode 1356

by Vinnie Tortorich

 : Episode 1356 – Chris Kilham, Medicine Hunter, joins Vinnie for this Friday episode and the two talk his travels, learning about indigenous cultures, the power of plant-based medicines such as cannabis and ashwagandha, and more.

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CHRIS KILHAM

  • Chris is famously known as the Medicine Hunter!
  • He is all about finding and using natural medications while protecting the environment and supporting indigenous cultures around the world
    • Plant-based medicines
  • He’s learned much about cultural differences during his travels, and has learned a great deal from other cultures
    • Loves this learning, loves the traveling part of his job
    • Vinnie has been to India, as has Chris for his work
      • India is an interesting mix of the left-overs of imperialism and the indigenous culture as well
  • Written over a dozen books, check them out here
  • Came about this work through an early interest in herbs and the like
    • Started working in natural food stores which gave him a great entree
    • After this, began sustainability projects, traveled to learn about other plant-based medicines, etc.
      • Full time for 25 years
  • Believes that coffee has been maligned for all of the wrong reasons
    • This came from the church, not from science
    • Coffee is great, and if you don’t like the caffeine, have decaf for the health benefits
  • Cannabis from a medical standpoint has more and more benefits over time
    • Having it in fluid or edible forms is probably preferable to smoking
    • Amazing for people with pain and children with epilepsy
  • In the 1990s we learned about the Endocannabinoid System
    • This is what CBD works on
      • Satisfies that system
  • Ashwagandha is another plant Chris works a lot with
    • Has a book on it
    • This herb is considered to be the best in indigenous Indian medicine
      • Has been used for over 4,000 years
    • Good for strength, good sleep, endurance, etc.
      • Reduces stress hormones in the blood, boosts testosterone in aging men, increases O2 max, etc.
    • “Some people are surprised by how horny they get”
    • A good daily habit, according to Chris
      • Take it every day

 

Cannabis Use & Legit Studies with Dr. Anthony Jay – Episode 1351

by Vinnie Tortorich

 : Episode 1351 – Dr. Anthony Jay makes a fourth appearance on this podcast, and he and Vinnie discuss the qualms of the carnivore diet, legitimate vs. epidemiological studies, cannabis use and health, and more on this Friday show.

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DR. ANTHONY JAY

CANNABIS USE

  • Plants, coffee, olive oil are great to stop plaque build up
    • Flavonoids
    • There seem to be a specific group of people very focused on this
      • More research going into it
    • He thinks this has a place in a specific group of people
  • Epidemiological studies are BS
    • Need to look at the actual cells
  • THC is the rewarding part of cannabis for health, CBD is the more meaningless part
    • People with psychotic disorders benefit from cannabis use
    • Anti-inflammatory, so this makes sense with conditions like schizophrenia
  • Many studies with cannabis are not ‘clean’ studies
    • Many of the users were also using other drugs, or using cannabis illicitly
  • Dr. Jay thinks this is protective & adjunctive treatment – good for those with MS, brain issues, etc.
    • Much better than alcohol
  • Overall, beneficial for inflammatory issues in many adults
  • Teenagers do negatively throw off their hormone balances with heavy use