73. Muscle Matters: Debunking Plant-Based Diet Myths with Mike Mutzel, MS
Key takeaways you\u2019ll learn in this episode:\n\nIs a plant-based diet harmful to longevity?\n\nWhat is the link between Omega 3s and health?\n\nWhy muscle is your greatest metabolic currency.\n\n\nGet weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines - go to \u2060https://www.theultimatehuman.com/\u2060\n \nFor more info on Gary, please click here:\u2060 \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://linktr.ee/thegarybrecka\u2060\n \nOrder The 1 Genetic Test That Will Give You Results For Life Here:\n\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://10xhealthnetwork.com/pages/genetic-testing?utm_source=gbrecka\u2060\u2060\u2060\n \nGet The Supplements That Gary Recommends Here:\n\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://10xhealthnetwork.com/pages/supplements?utm_source=gbrecka\u2060\n\nSign up for 10X Health Affiliate Program\n\u2060https://10xhealthsystem.com/GBaffiliate\u2060\n\nECHO GO PLUS HYDROGEN WATER BOTTLE\n\u2060http://echowater.com\u2060\n\nBODY HEALTH - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER\n\u2060https://bodyhealth.com/ultimate\u2060\n\nHave you ever wondered how muscle health impacts your longevity? Gary Brecka is sitting down with nutrition and functional medicine expert, Mike Mutzel, MS. Mike shares his personal journey, shedding light on the pitfalls of plant-based diets and the importance of a whole-food omnivorous diet. You'll learn about the surprising connections between muscle, metabolic health, and mental well-being, as well as why muscle is being viewed as our biggest metabolic currency. Tune in to gain actionable insights that can transform your approach to diet, exercise, and longevity, along with practical tips for incorporating strength training into your daily routine!\n\n00:00 - Who is Mike Mutzel, MS?\n03:00 - How did he get started in functional medicine?\n06:00 - Why did people start studying the keto diet and its health impacts?\n08:45 - What is the link between metabolic and cognitive health?\n10:30 - How gut health impacts the brain.\n14:30 - Is it ever safe to drink alcohol and how does it impact your body\u2019s inflammation?\n17:30 - Is a plant-based diet harmful to longevity?\n24:00 - Why Omega 3 levels can be an indicator of heart disease.\n29:00 - How to know what vegetables are good for your specific body.\n30:15 - Why are people seeing improvements in their anxiety and depression with the carnivore diet?\n37:00 - What diet does Mike Mutzel follow?\n42:00 - Top tips for getting kids to eat healthily.\n44:30 - Why muscle is your greatest metabolic currency.\n47:45 - How leptin and insulin resistance creates inflammation.\n50:30 - Why Mike Mutzel stopped drinking Bulletproof Coffee.\n54:00 - What data should people track? (Recommended blood & hormone panels.)\n59:00 - Should you get body scans to track body fat percentage?\n01:03:00 - What is the MOST IMPORTANT thing you can do for your health?\xa0\n\nConnect with Mike Mutzel on Instagram: @metabolic_mike\n\u2060https://www.instagram.com/metabolic_mike\u2060\n\nVisit Mike\u2019s Website:\n\u2060https://highintensityhealth.com/\u2060\n\nVisit High Intensity Health on YouTube:\n\u2060https://www.youtube.com/@Highintensityhealth\u2060\n\nLinks Mentioned:\nOmega 3 Index Test by Omegaquant:\n\u2060https://omegaquant.com/shop/\u2060\n\nGary Brecka: \u2060@garybrecka\u2060\nThe Ultimate Human: \u2060@ultimatehumanpod\u2060\nSubscribe on YouTube: \u2060@ultimatehumanpodcast\u2060\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices