Reversing Plaque with Dr. Anthony Jay - Episode 2834
Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich
Release Date: 07/31/2026
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Episode 2834 - Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Dr. Anthony Jay about his new book "Sugar Beat", cholesterol, and reversing plaque in your arteries. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/07/reversing-plaque-dr-anthony-jay-episode-2834 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - 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: Reversing Plaque Dr. Jay has been on the show before, but he has a new book coming out called “Sugar...
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info_outlineEpisode 2834 - Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Dr. Anthony Jay about his new book "Sugar Beat", cholesterol, and reversing plaque in your arteries.
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Reversing Plaque
- Dr. Jay has been on the show before, but he has a new book coming out called “Sugar Beat.”
- https://amzn.to/4pAxntz (3:00)
- The book focuses on how sugar causes plaque in the arteries and how you can reverse plaque.
- Insulin resistance is the biggest driver of plaque.
- Using a CGM can help you monitor your blood glucose. (11:00)
- Let’s talk about fats. (13:30)
- Animal fats are great, but watching the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is important.
- Omega-6 fats tend to oxidize faster and can also build up in your body and take years to break down. (15:00)
- They discuss the summer of sports and how some athletes might be fueling. (22:00)
- Certain health tests can be manipulated. (36:00)
- They discuss cholesterol and its importance. (47:00)
- Rapatha has bad regular side effects, such as diabetes.
- There are very limited, specific reasons to go on a statin. (49:30)
- Can you reverse plaque buildup? (51:00)
- Diet, exercise, and fasting are your best bet; then consider supplementation.
- What is Dr. Jay's opinion on DHEA supplementation? (1:03:00)
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- https://purevitaminclub.com/collections/food-and-snacks
- Vinnie hopes to add other products as well, all of which will be health-related.
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