Fitness Confidential Better Than We Found It - Episode 2692
Sep 3, 2025
57:43
Episode 2692 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss news on GLP-1 use and blindness, health with GenZ, and leaving the world better than we found it.
https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/09/better-than-we-found-it-episode-2692
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Better Than We Found It- Discussion about aging, or rather *not* aging, and some of the trends that have happened. (3:00)
- Is Ozempic (or other semaglutides) affecting vision? (12:30)
- There is a specific eye condition (called NAION) that can be aggravated by semiglutides and cause permanent blindness.
- It is still being studied; however, people who are obese or have diabetes are at a higher risk of GLP-1s.
- Just be aware: if you are on a GLP-1 and have any changes in your vision, consult your doctor right away.
- Drugs such as these should be considered a last resort, not a first resort, and the side effects are why.(22:00)
- There is some good news that Gen Z is pushing back against processed foods and fake meat. (25:00)
- The more whole foods you have, the less likely you are to need certain drugs, especially for weight loss. (29:00)
- They discuss how misinformation turns into a trend. (32:00)
- A recent fitness competition between RFK Jr. and the Secretary of Defense. The video is linked below. (37:00)
- https://vinnietortorich.com/RFKHEGSETHCOMPETITION
- Vinnie analyzes the form and how off they were. He, however, is still glad the Presidential Physical Fitness is back.
- A challenge like this is a noble goal, but it must be done correctly.
- If we all just focused on improving health and helping others, we'd be leaving the world better than we found it. (52:00)
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