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EPISODE · Jun 19, 2026 · 1H 2M

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

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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." https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/06/statin-on-steroids-episode-2816 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 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) https://purevitaminclub.com/collections/food-and-snacks 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/ 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 the Peacock channel. "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

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