The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

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

Jun 25, 2024

Mike Mutzel debunks myths of plant-based diets, emphasizes importance of muscle for longevity, discusses Omega-3 levels, benefits of an omnivorous diet, and advocates for healthy eating habits in children for optimal metabolic health.

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Mike Mutzel

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Quick takeaways

A plant-based diet may lack essential nutrients for muscle health and longevity.

Consuming an omnivorous diet rich in micronutrients supports mental health and metabolic well-being.

Muscle is a significant metabolic currency that impacts longevity and overall health.

Deep dives

Importance of Omnivorous Diet for Health

Eating an omnivorous diet, with a foundation of clean source meats and a variety of fruits and vegetables, is crucial for overall health. Studies comparing protein-matched omnivorous and vegan diets have shown significantly higher rates of muscle protein synthesis in omnivorous diets, especially important as we age. The diet provides essential amino acids like leucine that stimulate muscle protein synthesis, which may be lacking in plant-based diets.

Understanding Cholesterol and Triglyceride Levels

02:26

Optimal Diet for Human Health

01:30

Strength Predicts Longevity

01:36

Practitioners Leading Innovation

00:46

Intro

2min

Journey Through Health, Nutrition, and Well-being

17min

Debunking Plant-Based Diet Myths and Vegan Junk Food

2min

Exploring Different Diet Types and the Importance of Whole Foods

6min

Exploring Omega-3 Levels and Linoleic Acid in the Diet

2min

Optimizing Muscle Protein Synthesis and Gut Health with an Omnivorous Diet

11min

Navigating Children's Nutrition and the Importance of Healthy Eating Habits

4min

Importance of Muscle Strength and Metabolic Health

17min

Advocating for Physical Activity and Metabolic Health in Children and Adults

9min

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.

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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.