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A Statin on Steroids with Dr. Zoe Harcombe – Episode 2816

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2816 – Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Dr. Zoe Harcombe about the myth of “settled science” and a new drug that is basically a “statin on steroids.”

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A Statin on Steroids

  • The resurgence of the Rice Diet. 6:00
    • The facts behind the scenes of that study/diet.
    • It is also devoid of any real nutrients.
    • Denise Minger took apart The China Study.
  • The myth of low-carb and the misguided dietary guidelines. (21:00)
    • Efforts to modify the guidelines to correct them have faced backlash.
    • Fat has been incorrectly demonized.
  • Confirmation bias is a real issue that hinders the search for the truth. (27:00)
  • In 2019, Dr. Harcombe and her colleague initiated a defamation lawsuit after an article about them accused them of misinformation. (34:00)
  • Extreme viewpoints on diet and health are not helpful. (42:00)
  • What is Dr. Harcombe’s opinion on the new statin Repatha (Evolocumab)? (52:00)
    • Cholesterol is too important in the body, and forcing it too low could be risky.
  • You can find Dr. Harcombe at https://www.zoeharcombe.com/
  •  ALSO: Anna’s products are now linked to PureVitamin Club’s website. Look under the “Food and Snacks” section to purchase them there, too. (58:30)

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BEST OF: Bad Studies & Good Info with Dr. Tim Noakes – Episode 2212

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2212 – BEST OF: On this special edition of the Saturday show, we dusted off episode 256 (from April 2014) when Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino speak to Dr. Tim Noakes and they discuss a wide variety of health topics, from bad studies and good info, low carb, Big Pharma, and more.

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BAD STUDIES AND GOOD INFO

  • Vinnie and Anna start the show with a couple of different stories. (1:30)
    • They both have stories regarding some thievery happening in their areas of Los Angeles.
    • Anna then tells Vinnie about what she witnessed while at an audition. (10:20)
    • Vinnie is still cancer free!
    • A few shout-outs to some “superfans”!
  • Dr. Tim Noakes joins Vinnie and Anna and they start by asking him about confusion in the headlines regarding health topics. (16:00)
    • Many nutritional studies are only based on association, not controlled interventional trials.
    • They also chat about why he’s low carb and some of the things that he has discovered for himself. (20:00)
  • Vinnie asks Tim about Harvey and Banting (from 1862)–who they are and why they are important in health history. (26:20)
    • They also chat about what changed in the 1950s, Ancel Keys’ studies, and dietary guidelines.
    • Tim mentions the little-known fact about Ancel Keys near the end of his life. (31:30)
  • The conversation then turns to the “China Study” and why it’s a good example of bad information. And Bad Studies & Good Info (32:15)
    • This leads to talking about cholesterol and saturated fats and why Total LDL is not a real indicator of heart attack risk. (34:00)
    • They chat about the importance of getting a calcium score.
    • As a result, they also discuss how blood sugar plays a part.
  • They discuss a bit about the question: if we have all the conclusive studies, why aren’t changes happening faster? (40:00)
    • Big Pharma plays a huge part by wielding its influence.

INSULIN RESISTANCE & SUGAR ADDICTION

  • They then get into insulin resistance: what it is and how it works (or doesn’t). (43:30)
    • Diabetes, hypertension, and other illnesses all have insulin resistance in common. (48:00)
    • Sugar addiction is a real thing.
    • Also: why are dietitians resistance to change?
  • They also discuss ketosis, athletic performance, and “sugar trickling.” (57:55)
  • The trio discusses dairy, how it may affect weight loss, and what daily vitamins are helpful. (1:03:05) 
  • Anna and Vinnie wrap up the discussion with Tim, then conclude the show with a bit of music and a bunch of superfan shout-outs.
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Angriest Trainer 256: Dr. Timothy Noakes

by Vinnie Tortorich

Vinnie and Anna welcome back Dr. Timothy Noakes to the show to talk high fat, the history of the demonization of saturated fat, cholesterol brainwashing, and low carb athletes.

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