Aug 10, 2026
Episode 2838 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss the job of insulin, switching to low-carb, and the possibility of reversing plaque in the arteries.
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The Job of Insulin
- Vinnie gives a story about when he was on a panel at Princeton.
(3:00)
- He had an interaction with a nutritionist whom he disagreed with.
- She learned some new things.
- Insulin (25:00)
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- They discussed great supplements to take.
- Reduce insulin resistance, and you reduce your chance for heart
disease. (37:00)
- Contrary to what has been previously thought, plaque in the arteries can be reversed in some cases.
- Vinnie gives a quick rundown of insulin’s job in your body.
(36:00)
- He also explains how insulin spurs fat storage.
- He explains what you can expect when transitioning to a low-carb lifestyle.
- August is the perfect time to circle your wagons and get back
on the NSNG train, if you’ve fallen away from it. (57:00)
- With school starting again, there are habits you can put in place now, before the holidays make it more difficult.
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