Vinnie Tortorich

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Developmental Matters with Dr Anthony Chaffee – Episode 2744

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2744 – Vinnie Tortorich welcomes back Dr. Anthony Chaffee, and they discuss animal-based diet and developmental matters in humans.

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Developmental Matters

  • But first: Vinnie’s NSNG® VIP Group opens up today, January 2, 2026! Vinnie’s workout videos, group calls, and supportive community are waiting for you, FREE to all members who join!
  • Dr. Chaffee explains his medical credentials. (2:00)
    • His low-carb approach with his patients has helped people dramatically improve their health, including putting autoimmune disease into remission. (8:00)
  • Lack of specific vitamins has been shown to reduce brain size. (11:00)
  • They discuss the benefits of liver and whether dessicated liver supplements are worth the expense. (19:00)
    • The goal is to get enough methylated B-12. (22:00)
  • Genetic factors and environmental triggers are in an exposure relationship. (26:00)
  • Dr. Chaffee discusses developmental matters, including how the evolution of our brains and bodies has been affected over the years. (33:00)
  • Eating meat has been demonstrated to help form the jaw and dental structures. (42:00)
  • They discuss the documentary The Magic Pill, which follows the beneficial effects of a ketogenic diet. (45:30)
    • The documentary reviews how a modernized, processed diet has affected some indigenous peoples.
  • There was a trend when Vinnie was young: an all-protein diet. (57:00)
    • Dr. Chaffee explains what can happen in your body from an all-protein diet.
  • Be aware: a properly structured carnivore or ketogenic diet is not an issue. (59:00)
  • They discuss people hitting a plateau in their weight loss. (1:01:00)
  • You can find Dr. Anthony Chaffee at https://dranthonychaffee.com

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  • Don’t forget to sign up for the NSNG VIP group. Vinnie’s video workouts will be free to all members! (1:05:00)
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Questions About Working Out – Episode 2579

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2579 – On this Friday’s show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes several NSNG® VIP Members calling in and sharing updates, asking questions about working out, and more.

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Questions About Working Out

  • This is the second call-in special with NSNG® VIP members.
  • Vinnie shares a story from junior high school. (3:30)
  • David is checking in with an update. (14:30)
    • He has reached the point of NSNG® where things are becoming less of a struggle.
  • They mention the upcoming VIP Trucker Hats. (18:00)
  • Kurt has been consistent in weight training, and it shows. (22:00)
    • He shares what he’s been doing.
    • Vinnie has a plan to build even more muscle as well.
  • Alex is next, and after some discussion about camping and hiking, his question is about weightlifting and bulking up. (45:00)
    • There is a misconception about needing carbs to bulk up.
    • There are various ways to approach it, but it’s possible to bulk up lifting 2-3 days a week.
    • Alex is very active, but is there anything he should reduce or switch out?
    • What about taking pre-workouts and creatine?
  • Sean asks about bodyweight workouts. (1:12:00)
    • He had MS, and working out and eating NSNG® has helped him feel improvements!
  • Vinnie plans to do more of these call-in shows, including live ones! Contact him on X or in the NSNG® VIP group with questions.
  • Joining the NSNG® VIP Group is currently closed, but you can get on the waitlist by signing up at https://vinnietortorich.com/vip/

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  • Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. 
  • “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon!

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Managing Multiple Sclerosis – Episode 2289

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2289 – On this Monday’s show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss the Mike Rowe podcast, colonoscopy prep, and bring on guest “Rowebie” John Schiaroli who shares how he is managing multiple sclerosis, and more.

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MANAGING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

  • Vinnie and Anna start the show by chatting about things like NSNG® meatballs and gelatin in your coffee. (3:00)
  • Vinnie mentions a recent consult in which the client asked about having a weekly treat. (11:50)
    • Anna reminds us about emotional attachments to treats.
    • If you are stuffing emotions by eating treats, when you stop the treats, that emotional stuff will come up. (17:50)
    • You will eventually need to deal with those emotions–that’s the healthiest thing to do.
  • Vinnie shares an update about a possible second appearance on the Mike Rowe podcast. (18:00)
  • Anna shares her recent experience and prep for a colonoscopy; as a result, she and Vinnie discuss some of the prep recommended for the procedure. (23:15)
  • “Rowebie” John Schiaroli joins the show and shares his story of controlling his Multiple Sclerosis. (36:00)
    • John was diagnosed in his 20s and shares what he was doing before he started NSNG®.
    • He shares what he does to manage multiple sclerosis, including reducing stress.
    • He also discusses the conversation he had with his doctor about cholesterol. (52:00)
      • They chat about how oftentimes, doctors aren’t fully aware of options because their hands are tied by corporate policy.
  • Anna talks a bit about her bloodwork and cholesterol; as a result, they recommend the Cholesterolcode.com site, where you can learn more about cholesterol numbers and what they mean. (1:00:00)
  • Anna refers to an announcement John recently posted on LinkedIn to help up-and-coming food companies. (1:05:00)
  • If you want more info on MS, Dr. Terry Wahls has a fantastic story and is a great resource. (1:09:00)
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The Amazing Dr Terry Wahls – Episode 604

by Vinnie Tortorich

: Episode 604 – Vinnie interviews Dr Terry Wahls, author of The Wahls Protocol. Dr. Wahls amazing recovery from multiple sclerosis is nothing short of miraculous.

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THE AMAZING DR TERRY WAHLS

  • Has a therapeutic lifestyle clinic
  • Clinical Professor of Medicine University of Iowa
  • The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles
  • Was able to essentially beat MS which she was diagnosed with in 2000
  • http://terrywahls.com
  • Her drugs could not help her and her condition continued to decline
  • In 2004 she started experimenting using vitamins and supplements
  • She ended up finding that a good diet could really help her
  • In 2007, she had to be fully reclined and walk maybe 20 feet using walking sticks
  • In 2008, she was back bicycle riding and living a pretty normal life
  • Continues her Paleo diet and prescribes that diet to others to help with chronic autoimmune disorders
  • Paleo diet and vitamins/supplements saved her life
  • Added B vitamins, coenzyme Q, fish oil, etc.
    • They seemed to slightly slow her decline, but it was still going on

Angriest Trainer 266: Dr. Perlmutter and Grain Brain

by Vinnie Tortorich

Grain Brain by David Perlmutter, MDVinnie and Anna talk to Dr. David Perlmutter, author of the bestseller Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar–Your Brain’s Silent Killers.

Here are some of the highlights from the interview:

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.

Gluten induces inflammation and inflammation is the cornerstone of everything you don’t want to get, like Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and even cancer.

Your risk of developing type 1 diabetes if you have celiac’s disease is increased by about 300%.

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.

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.

The cornerstone of your meals should be above ground vegetables like cauliflower, kale, broccoli, spinach and Brussels sprouts. Meat should be the side dish, and that should be grass fed beef, wild fish, and free range poultry.

We desperately need saturated fat. We have to revise the whole notion that fat is bad for you.

Humans have been on a high fat, low carb, gluten free diet for about two million years and it served us very we’ll until the government decided to tell us that we need to go on a low fat diet.

There’s this bizarre notion that you need to have your whole grains each day and it just isn’t true.

In 1992 the US government said we should eat a low fat or no fat diet and within 10 years of that doctrine that rate of diabetes rose 300%.

A recent study shows that saturated fat has no relevance when it comes to heart disease whatsoever.

Egg substitutes are detrimental for health but whole eggs are extremely healthful.

Dietary fat is good for the body and good for the brain.

When it comes to dementia it’s all about the carbs, not cholesterol.

The super fuel for the brain is fat, not sugar.

The brain does really well when it’s powered by fat … eating coconut oil, nuts and seeds, olive oil, grass fed beef and wild fish.

When people go gluten free, cut out the carbs and reintroduce fat to the table we see things that are breathtaking … gaining back brain function, reducing issues with ADHD, losing weight, sleeping better, better libedo, and less depression.

Glycation is combination of protein and sugar, which increases the production of free radicals and it turns on inflammation and those are the cornerstones of brain degeneration.

Elevated blood sugar shrinks the brain, and when it comes to the brain, size matters.

Check out Dr. Perlmutter’s site, follow him on twitter, like him on facebook, watch him on the youtube.

Check out Jimmy Moore’s fantastic Cholesterol Clarity: What The HDL Is Wrong With My Numbers?

Angriest Trainer 41: Flu Shots, Dehydration, and Back Pain

by Vinnie Tortorich

Vinnie and Anna discuss the mindless morning chat shows, flu shots, dehydration prevention (hint: it’s not what you think), how to gain lean muscle mass for men, and how to get rid of back pain. Waterlogged: The Serious Problem of Overhydration in Endurance Sports and Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection are recommended reading materials.