73. Muscle Matters: Debunking Plant-Based Diet Myths with Mike Mutzel, MS

Key takeaways you’ll learn in this episode: Is a plant-based diet harmful to longevity? What is the link between Omega 3s and health? Why muscle is your greatest metabolic currency. Get weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines - go to ⁠https://www.theultimatehuman.com/⁠ For more info on Gary, please click here:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/thegarybrecka⁠ BODY HEALTH - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER ⁠https://bodyhealth.com/ultimate⁠ Have 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! 00:00 - Who is Mike Mutzel, MS? 03:00 - How did he get started in functional medicine? 06:00 - Why did people start studying the keto diet and its health impacts? 08:45 - What is the link between metabolic and cognitive health? 10:30 - How gut health impacts the brain. 14:30 - Is it ever safe to drink alcohol and how does it impact your body’s inflammation? 17:30 - Is a plant-based diet harmful to longevity? 24:00 - Why Omega 3 levels can be an indicator of heart disease. 29:00 - How to know what vegetables are good for your specific body. 30:15 - Why are people seeing improvements in their anxiety and depression with the carnivore diet? 37:00 - What diet does Mike Mutzel follow? 42:00 - Top tips for getting kids to eat healthily. 44:30 - Why muscle is your greatest metabolic currency. 47:45 - How leptin and insulin resistance creates inflammation. 50:30 - Why Mike Mutzel stopped drinking Bulletproof Coffee. 54:00 - What data should people track? (Recommended blood & hormone panels.) 59:00 - Should you get body scans to track body fat percentage? 01:03:00 - What is the MOST IMPORTANT thing you can do for your health?  Connect with Mike Mutzel on Instagram: @metabolic_mike ⁠https://www.instagram.com/metabolic_mike⁠ Visit Mike’s Website: ⁠https://highintensityhealth.com/⁠ Visit High Intensity Health on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Highintensityhealth⁠ Links Mentioned: Omega 3 Index Test by Omegaquant: ⁠https://omegaquant.com/shop/⁠ Gary Brecka: ⁠@garybrecka⁠ The Ultimate Human: ⁠@ultimatehumanpod⁠ Subscribe on YouTube: ⁠@ultimatehumanpodcast⁠ Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. It is not intended for diagnosing or treating any health condition. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making health or wellness decisions. Gary Brecka is the owner of Ultimate Human, LLC which operates The Ultimate Human podcast and promotes certain third-party products used by Gary Brecka in his personal health and wellness protocols and daily life and for which Ultimate Human LLC and / or Gary Brecka directly or indirectly holds an economic interest or receives compensation.  Accordingly, statements made by Gary Brecka and others (including on The Ultimate Human podcast) may be considered promotional in nature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices