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Nutrition isn’t as easy as "eat less, move more." Yet, the core of healthy eating can be remarkably simple: prioritizing proteins and healthy fats, mitigating sugar and processed foods, and above all, consistency. 💪 Our founder + CEO Sami Inkinen sits down with Christina Farr, Luba Greenwood, J.D., and Ash Zenooz, MD to talk about the power of food in reversing chronic diseases, how flexibility and intense personalization promotes sustainability, and the impact of popular weight loss drugs like GLP1s. Tune in to the latest episode of Second Opinion below. https://lnkd.in/guRdfwqZ
Are there better alternatives to Ozempic with Sami Inkinen, CEO of Virta Health
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The problem is that we are all different, even when I eat healthy for weeks and then eat a sweet treat I can smell the keytones! It's still there. I wish someone would force Rx companies to disclose what is in their drugs-WHY don't they? Hundreds of Billions that's why. As more and more they are using supplements, and raising the price by 1000's, breaking the backs of people financially. Sami, you are incorrect about the supplements! Say what you will about supplements, but they saved me. Let me explain, I was eating correctly lots of smoothies with veggies, ginger, blue-green algae, but it wasn't until I added Calcium D Glucarate that It finally broke loose. Here's what I've learned, 3 phases that the liver detoxes, they are very specific but HAVE to be fixed 3, then 2, then 1. You fix the gut (probiotics, fiber), but I have specific CYP (P450 detox) genes that wouldn't allow me to detox. Calcium D Glucarate is produced in the body in tiny amounts when you eat veggies like broccoli but as much as I ate it it never moved the needle because I couldn't stop the backup/re acquiring hormones and toxins. See Dr. Carrie Jones videos-she's right!
Sounds great, thank you for sharing!
This is an excellent point, Virta Health! Nutrition's nuances and impact on chronic disease are often underestimated. We completely agree that individuality and consistency are essential. It's fascinating to see the discussion about GLP-1s with the long-term advantages of dietary changes. We are excited to listen to the podcast and hear Sami, Christina, Luba, and Ash's perspectives. Thank you for sharing. #ChronicDisease #Nutrition #GLP1 #PersonalizedNutrition #VitalTrackerHealth
Great discussion!
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1moI agree. Eat less, move more advice doesn't work well. I didn't realize the importance of fat and protein on my health until I increased both in my diet. Amazing changes!