Are Statins Really Normal? - Episode 2826

Are Statins Really Normal? - Episode 2826

Author: Vinnie Tortorich July 13, 2026 Duration: 1:11:01
Episode 2826 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss trying new things, Anna's grocery store plans, and whether statins are really normal. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/07/are-statins-really-normal-episode-2826 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Are Statins Really Normal? Vinnie encourages people to go out and live life by trying new things. (4:00) There's a recent drug, similar to a statin, called Repatha. But is it better? (13:00) Statins were originally developed for specific heart-related issues; however, they have now gained traction as almost "normal," even though they weren't intended to be. Please do your own research and advocate for yourself, because no one is coming to save you. Society has normalized taking meds instead of normalizing better health. Pure Vitamin Club has revamped its website and added more offerings! (24:00) Anna has an update on her grocery store plans: Eat Happy Kitchen is pulling out of Kroger's Western divisions. (33:00) Kroger has decided to reduce the number of sauces it carries and is going for non-premium items. Be sure to go to Kroger-affiliated stores and buy up what you can! Anna's products are moving forward and earning certifications to ensure customers know Eat Happy Kitchen can be trusted to be the best! She is still trying to get into other grocery store chains, however. (35:00) A recent medical journal article was sent to Vinnie. The article's headline suggests people are poisoning themselves with semaglutides. Is that accurate? (42:00) The article suggests that several weight loss drugs were released before side effects were clearly understood. Movies, rom-coms, and Christmas movies vs. not Christmas movies? (48:00) Check out the Aletha Hip HookTM that Vinnie uses to reduce pain and increase mobility: You can purchase your own through Vinnie's website here: https://vinnietortorich.com/hook Anna's products are now linked to PureVitamin Club's website. Look under the "Food and Snacks" section to purchase them there, too. https://purevitaminclub.com/collections/food-and-snacks Vinnie hopes to add other products as well, all of which will be health-related. The NSNG® VIP GROUP IS NOW CLOSED AGAIN AS OF SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH Anna's next cookbook, Eat Happy Cocktail Hour, is filled with cocktails, mocktails, and appetizers and is available for pre-order right now. If you pre-order, you'll get bonus goodies! You can preorder from a wide variety of booksellers at https://eathappycocktailhour.com/ Please save your receipt from wherever you preorder; you'll need it for your bonuses! Physical Release Date is October 2026 You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/ More News Serena has added some of her clothing suggestions and beauty product suggestions to Vinnie's Amazon Recommended Products link. Self Care, Beauty, and Grooming Products that Actually Work! https://www.amazon.com/shop/vinnietortorich/list/3GPVU29UHHPMY?ref_=aipsflist Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on Peacock. "Dirty Keto" is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1 Please make sure to watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's second cookbook, is available! You can go to https://eathappyitalian.com You can order it from Vinnie's Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXm Anna's recipes are in her cookbooks, on her website, and on Substack —they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/ PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views it receives, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

You’ll find a refreshingly direct and often contrarian voice in Fitness Confidential, hosted by longtime Hollywood fitness expert Vinnie Tortorich. This isn’t about echoing the latest trends; it’s about dismantling them. With over three decades spent training clients and navigating the fads, Vinnie cuts through the industry’s widespread myths surrounding diet, exercise, and sustainable weight loss. Each episode feels like a candid conversation, drawing from his hands-on experience and the principles that made his book a bestseller. The discussions are grounded in a commitment to genuine health, offering practical strategies to get fit without the gimmicks. Tuning into this podcast means hearing unfiltered advice on reclaiming your well-being, all delivered with a dose of tough love and hard-won wisdom. Vinnie has already guided hundreds of thousands toward better health, and through these regular talks, he continues to challenge listeners to think critically about what truly works for the long haul.
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Feeding On Misinformation - Episode 2857 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:16
Episode 2857 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss screen time, health and wellness influencers, and feeding on misinformation. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/09/feeding-on-misinformation-episode-2857 PLEASE SUP…
Mozzarella Without Cows - Episode 2856 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:00
Episode 2856 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss a company making mozzarella without cows or FDA clearance, xylitol, and eating real food. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/09/mozzarella-without-cows-episode-2856 P…
HIIT the Right Way - Episode 2855 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:29
Episode 2855 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer welcome two callers to discuss timing protein intake, doing HIIT the right way, and "parasite cleanses." https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/09/hiit-the-right-way-episode-28…
Knowledge is King - Episode 2854 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:40
Episode 2854 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss how knowledge is king, fitness trackers, and popular diet comparisons. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/09/knowledge-is-king-episode-2854 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONS…
Zero Calories, Big Problems - Episode 2853 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:51
Episode 2853 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss food labels, how misconceptions about zero calories can cause big problems, and Tirzepatide. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/09/zero-calories-big-problems-episode-…
Realistic Weight-Loss Goals - Episode 2852 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:04
Episode 2852 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer host two callers who discuss cholesterol, realistic weight-loss goals, and pushing through perimenopause. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/09/realistic-weight-loss-goals-…
Bodies Need Motion - Episode 2851 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:11
Episode 2851 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss sedentary lifestyles, how bodies need motion, and a sleep deprivation study. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/09/bodies-need-motion-episode-2851 PLEASE SUPPORT OU…
Metabolic Risk Rising - Episode 2850 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:16
Episode 2850 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss how the metabolic risk is rising in young adults and more fallout from UC Davis' avocado oil report. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/09/metabolic-risk-rising-episo…
Staying Active in Aging - Episode 2849 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:08
Episode 2849 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer talk to caller Mark about staying active in aging, workouts for shoulder healing, and sleep habits. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/909/staying-active-in-aging-episode-2…
Workout Recovery Matters - Episode 2848 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:56
Episode 2848 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss how workout recovery matters to building strength and claims around a new supplement. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/09/workout-recovery-matters-episode-2848 PL…