{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"A Cholesterol Conundrum - Episode 2805","description":"Episode 2805 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss a cholesterol conundrum regarding CAC scores, numbers, and how to naturally balance those numbers. https:\/\/vinnietortorich.com\/2026\/05\/a-cholesterol-conundrum-episode-2805 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG\u00ae 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\u2013or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https:\/\/vinnietortorich.com\/workout A Cholesterol Conundrum Vinnie recently posted on social media about the Women\u2019s Health Initiative. (3:00) The problem with Google is that you can \u201cGoogle yourself right,\u201d so you can always find confirmation bias. There is a growing awareness of what constitutes a \u201cclean\u201d product. (17:00) For example, Anna\u2019s spices do not have fillers, preservatives, or anti-caking agents. Vinnie shares a story about a recent consultation. (28:00) CAC scans (calcium score test) are a great guide to see if heart disease will be an issue for you. Repatha was recommended even though the patient\u2019s numbers were great, and his calcium score was zero. Consider exploring natural supplements and lifestyle changes to manage cholesterol. The Cholesterol Code movie by Dave Feldman provides good information on cholesterol levels and the benefits of a low-carb diet. Anna goes over some bloodwork numbers and wants to discuss with her doctor. (50:00) Remember that the number ranges given in the results are representative of the general population. (52:00) It is often recommended to take CoQ10 alongside a statin. Statins deplete CoQ10, which can lead to muscle damage. Anna\u2019s products are now linked to PureVitamin Club\u2019s website. Look under the \u201cFood and Snacks\u201d section so that you can purchase them there, too. (58:30) https:\/\/purevitaminclub.com\/collections\/food-and-snacks The NSNG\u00ae 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 A New Sponsor  Jaspr Air Scrubbers has a discount code, VINNIE, that gets you $200 off for a limited time. Jaspr offers a lifetime warranty. Go to Jaspr.co for more information or to purchase. (1:05:00) 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\u2019s Amazon Recommended Products link. Self Care, Beauty, and Grooming Products that Actually Work!   https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/shop\/vinnietortorich\/list\/3GPVU29UHHPMY?ref_=aipsflist Don\u2019t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.  \u201cDirty Keto\u201d 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\u2019s 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\u2019s recipes are in her cookbooks, on her website, and on Substack \u2014they 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\u2019s 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 ","author_name":"Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich","author_url":"http:\/\/vinnietortorich.com","html":"