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Coffee and Nerve Health - Episode 2836
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- Fitness Confidential
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- Aug 5, 2026
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- 3198
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Episode 2836 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss coffee and nerve health, the Mediterranean diet, and the effects of sweeteners on gut health. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/coffee-and-nerve-health-episode-2836 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast 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: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Coffee and Nerve Health Coffee study from Texas A&M shows the downstream effects of coffee. (4:00) The study suggests that, besides the heart benefits, coffee may also have a positive effect on nerve health. They briefly discuss Brian Johnson's experimentation for increasing longevity, and his recent diagnosis with autoimmune disease. (5:30) Olive oil, fish, and reducing refined carbohydrates increase two beneficial mitochondrial peptides. (17:00) The Mediterranean diet isn't a diet; there is too much variation in Mediterranean regions to define it at all. (22:00) Go to Vinnie's YouTube channel for visual reference during the conversation. (25:00) @FitnessConfidential Podcast Artificial sweeteners are bad for your gut. (38:00) Combined with additional things like antidepressants, it made gut diversity even worse. Vinnie explains why he tries to encourage people to go cold turkey away from sugar and sweeteners. (43:00) The use of a "crutch" may feel necessary, but sometimes it's best to jump straight into the new habit. Check out the Aletha Hip HookTM that Vinnie uses to reduce pain and increase mobility: You can purchase your own through Vinnie's website he…