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Bodies Need Motion – Episode 2851

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2851 – Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss sedentary lifestyles, how bodies need motion, and a sleep deprivation study.

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Bodies Need Motion

  • A tribute to the late, amazing Dolly Parton. (3:00)
  • An article reviews what does and doesn’t work for people when it comes to exercise. (15:00) 
    • Two groups were studied based on walking: 75 minutes once a week or 75 minutes over three days.
    • The third group only participated in wellness discussions.
    • Unfortunately, the takeaway people will cling to isn’t particularly beneficial. (21:00)
  • Sitting is the new smoking. A sedentary lifestyle is a deteriorating one. (23:00)
    • Our bodies were meant to move!
    • Your body doesn’t know what day of the week it is; it just needs to know if you’re doing something positive or negative to it that day.
    • Your body needs motion, and more of it than some studies suggest! 
  • Turkey is not Vinnie’s favorite meat. (33:00)
    • Turducken may or may not be the answer.
  • Sleep deprivation can affect cognitive function; however, according to one study, 20 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise performs as well as a 90-minute nap when you are sleep-deprived. (42:00)
  • The Guardian reports that 25% or more of baby foods have too much sugar. (46:30)
    • They discuss various commercials over the years and how ad companies handle certain subjects, like sweat and odor. (50:00)
    • Marketing often centers on hygiene concerns and insecurities.
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Reversing Plaque with Dr. Anthony Jay – Episode 2834

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Episode 2834 – Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Dr. Anthony Jay about his new book “Sugar Beat”, cholesterol, and reversing plaque in your arteries.

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Reversing Plaque

  • Dr. Jay has been on the show before, but he has a new book coming out called “Sugar Beat.” https://amzn.to/4pAxntz
    • The book focuses on how sugar causes plaque in the arteries and how you can reverse plaque.
  • Insulin resistance is the biggest driver of plaque.
  • Using a CGM can help you monitor your blood glucose. (11:00)
  • Let’s talk about fats. (13:30)
  • Animal fats are great, but watching the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is important.
  • Omega-6 fats tend to oxidize faster and can also build up in your body and take years to break down. (15:00)
  • They discuss the summer of sports and how some athletes might be fueling. (22:00)
  • Certain health tests can be manipulated. (36:00)
  • They discuss cholesterol and its importance. (47:00)
    • Rapatha has bad regular side effects, such as diabetes.
    • There are very limited, specific reasons to go on a statin. (49:30)
  • Can you reverse plaque buildup? (51:00)
    • Diet, exercise, and fasting are your best bet; then consider supplementation.
  • What is Dr. Jay’s opinion on DHEA supplementation? (1:03:00)
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Why Food Matters with Dr. Philip Ovadia -Episode 2825

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Episode 2825 – Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Dr. Philip Ovadia to discuss confusion around LDL, his second book, and why food matters.

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Why Food Matters

  • Dr. Philip Ovadia is a cardiologist and heart surgeon.
  • Heart disease is still the number one killer in the United States. (6:30)
  • Dr. Ovadia’s first book is a best seller you can find in Vinnie’s book club: Stay Off My Operating Table https://amzn.to/3SelRrs
  • Even athletes in what appears to be extraordinary good health can still suffer from heart disease and cardiac arrest. (14:00)
    • Heavy carb cycling or loading could be contributing to it. (16:00)
  • How important is monitoring LDL only? (25:00)
    • Small, dense LDL particles are important to monitor.
    • Statins lower the large-particle LDL, which is the healthy form, but not the small-particle LDL.
    • Insulin resistance and chronic inflammation are drivers of “bad” LDL.
  • Dr. Ovadia explains how Repatha works. (30:00)
    • He also explains some complications during its trials.
  • A challenge of the Western medical system is that specialties have become too compartmentalized. (35:30)
  • Pre-Order Dr. Ovadia’s second book. Pre-orders are important to the algorithm. (Stay Off My Kitchen Table)
    • He shares a story about his friend and ghost writer, Joshua. (41:00)
    • Pre-order Dr. Ovadia’s book using this link: https://ifixhearts.com/books/
  • Dr. Ovadia explains the importance of knowing what food goes into your body and what it does (or doesn’t) for you.
  • The vegan diet is propaganda. Dr. Ovadia explains. (54:00)
  • Technology and testing methods have improved, and imaging is now clearer.
  • Also, you may not be limited to dealing only with a local doctor; telehealth may now be available to you. 
  • You can also find Dr. Ovadia on socials and at iFixHearts.com.
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Focusing On Policy with Dr. Tony Hampton – Episode 2720

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Episode 2720 – Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Tony Hampton to discuss focusing on policy, advocating for change, use of GLP-1s, and more.

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Focusing On Policy

  • Dr. Tony Hampton has been a guest on the show several times—he has a long history of advocating in the low-carb space. (2:00)
  • Being policy-focused rather than party-focused in governmental policy should be the focus. (8:30)
  • Dr. Hampton describes his career focus on improving metabolic health, including how to incentivize doctors to help people discontinue medications and reduce the cost of care. (12:00)
    • RFK Jr. may not always speak clearly to the mainstream public in a way that resonates.
    • Dr. Hampton still faces challenges in the mainstream medical space, where other doctors struggle to embrace certain concepts; for example, many of his peers continue to have trouble accepting the idea that saturated fat is not harmful. (14:00)
  • Despite the benefits of a low-carb or ketogenic diet and its positive effects on things like diabetes and other metabolic diseases, it is still not accepted by many doctors.
    • Apparently, they didn’t get the memo! (16:00)
  • They discuss food deserts and their effects on the community. (21:00)

Advocating and Taking Action

  • Dr. Hampton describes a current concept in healthcare being initiated by Advocate Trinity. (22:00)
    • Much of it is educating people about food and lifestyle, and helping them to change their habits for the better (28:00)
  • Vinnie admits he is not a fan of GLP-1s, but he understands how they can be a valuable tool for teaching and helping people adopt new habits. (31:00)
    • They discuss the negative aspects of GLP-1s.
    • The muscle loss associated with GLP-1 is more pronounced than that observed with natural weight loss.
    • Muscle is essential for so many reasons, including boosting insulin sensitivity. (38:00)
      • It is the metabolic engine of the body!
      • Increasing muscle mass prevents you from becoming fragile. (38:00)
  • Dr. Hampton offers two programs: NEST, which stands for Nutrition, Exercise, Less Stress/More Sleep, and How You Think/Less Trauma.
  • ROPE is for Relationships, Organism (avoiding bad/adding good), Pollutants, and Emotions. (46:00)

  • @drtonyhampton is on Instagram, and his linktree is https://linktr.ee/drtonyhampton

  • YouTube is the best place to find him: https://www.youtube.com/@DrTonyHampton

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BEST OF: Diabetes Is Carb Intolerance with Tim Noakes – Episode 2525

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Episode 2525 – In this BEST OF, Vinnie Tortorich and Professor Tim Noakes discuss sports science, how diabetes is carb intolerance, your brain and “the bonk”, and much more.

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Diabetes Is Carb Intolerance

  • Vinnie and Prof. Tim Noakes begin with a discussion of Tim’s professional background, especially in the early years of sports science. (2:00)
    • He has been involved with sports science for decades; he studies the whole human biological system in its entirety.
    • They discuss the early days of sports science used in the Olympics and other events like the Tour de France and what things were discovered.
  • Tim has written several books such as Lore of Running (now in its 4th edition) and Real Food on Trial.  https://amzn.to/3AgCslv  and https://amzn.to/4dlhYqb(11:00)
    • Tim constantly reviews new information and updates his work; you have to move with the evidence.
  • Vinnie asks Tim to share what the issue was with Tim’s historical trial and the “tweet heard around the world”. (17:30)
    • The trial was about information and not being able to speak outside the narrative of certain organizations.
    • He gives various details about the trial, too.
  • They turn to the topic of Diabetes. (26:00)
    • Tim shares his history dealing with T2D and what he’s discovered about himself using a low-carb lifestyle.
    • He emphasizes that diabetes is carb intolerance.
    • Vinnie and Tim discuss dealing with carb intolerance and give examples of ideal levels. (33:00)
    • Even 1 gram of higher insulin inhibits the burning of fat.
    • Many people don’t understand that if they have large amounts of visceral fat, they are insulin resistant and at the very least, pre-diabetic.
  • Your liver can produce any glucose your brain needs, except possibly over 4-5 hours of constant exercise; Tim explains. (35:00)
  • The purpose of “carb burning” is not because your body “needs” the carbs; it’s because your body is trying to get rid of the glucose in the blood. (35:20)
    • Keeping your glucose and insulin flat is what keeps you healthy. (37:00)

The “Bonk”

  • They also discuss going through a “bonk”, and how the brain responds to carbs, even sweetness. (37:15)
  • Tim discusses a study where they discovered surprising results about burning carbs vs. burning fat.
    • The people in the study who were pre-diabetic benefitted the most from a high-fat diet. (50:30)
  • This leads to a discussion about questioning long-held theories. (51:00)
    • So they discuss the different Zones in exercise that can be done on a ketogenic diet–it’s higher than previously thought!
      • So this blows away previously done studies.
  • They chat a bit about the training and success of Kenyan and Ethiopian elite runners. (55:00)
  • Vinnie gets Tim’s take on the use of drugs like Ozempic. (58:00)
    • Changing your behavior is the only real way to be successful with your health.
  • You can donate to the Noakes Foundation or The Nutrition Network; Tim explains the important work that they do.
  • You can find Prof. Noakes on Twitter at @ProfTimNoakes and @LoreofRunning.? https://x.com/ProfTimNoakes  and https://twitter.com/LoreofRunning1
  • Dirty Keto is out, but was required to be rated PG-13. (9:00) Here is the link: https://amzn.to/4d9agj1
    • It’s also listed under the Special Interests rather than the Health Documentary category on Amazon.
    • This is why rating and reviewing is critical: it will boost awareness of Dirty Keto. 
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A Mixed Bag – Episode 2518

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Episode 2518 – On this Wednesday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss a mixed bag from television, to school lunches, sauna vs. cold plunge, and more.

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A Mixed Bag

  • Gina has been walking a lot again and having a lovely summer. (3:00)
    • Her husband and “kidboy” have been playing basketball twice daily. 
  • Serena is currently on Days of Our Lives. (6:00)
    • This leads to a discussion of various television shows.
  • Gina shares a story about a fitness influencer Mom. (17:00)
    • People are pissed off at the influencer for the healthy foods she packs for her kid.
    • Vinnie discusses “the Tweet heard around the world.” (19:00)
  • Various practices were claimed as “healthy” and are now considered wrong. (27:00)
    • One example is cigarette smoking for weight loss.
  • They chat about Vinnie’s parents. (32:00)
  • Gina asks about the benefits of sauna for insulin resistance, especially for menopausal women. (36:00)
    • There are plenty of benefits to taking a sauna.
    • Vinnie hates being cold so he won’t do cold plunges. (43:00)
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  • Gina has a new Instagram @myextrafamily and a new website, https://myextraseries.com.

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