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The Resetter Podcast with Dr. MindyThe Science of Midlife Fat Gain: Hormones, Insulin & GLP-1 with Dr. Ben BikmanDr. Ben Bikman explores blood sugar, weight loss, and hormonal health, sharing his expertise on how blood sugar imbalances contribute to chronic diseases. He clarifies the weight loss process, focusing on glucose, ketones, and GLP-1 hormones, particularly for women in midlife. Ben demystifies the ketogenic diet and explains how ketones impact men and women differently while offering practical tips for optimizing metabolism naturally. This episode provides valuable tools for anyone looking to improve their health and manage midlife weight gain. To view full show notes, more information on our guests, resources mentioned in the episode, discount codes...2025-03-101h 01
The Dr. Tyna ShowHow To Not Die: Metabolic Health Decoded | Dr. Ben BikmanEP. 190: What if the key to not dying early—or at least living vibrantly—boils down to one thing? Metabolic health.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ben Bikman, one of the world's leading experts on insulin resistance & metabolic health. Dr. Bikman is a professor at Brigham Young University and the author of Why We Get Sick, a groundbreaking book that exposes how modern lifestyles are fueling diabetes, obesity, and heart disease.We break down:
Why insulin resistance is the root cause of so many chronic conditions
The real impa...2025-02-061h 12
The Inner Carnivore PodcastBen Bikman, PhD - Understanding Insulin, Metabolic Health, and the Power of NutritionThe Inner Carnivore Podcast Season 2 - Episode 1- Ben Bikman, PhD - Understanding Insulin, Metabolic Health, and the Power of Nutrition. In this episode of The Inner Carnivore Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Ben Bikman, renowned metabolic scientist, professor, and author of Why We Get Sick. Dr. Bikman shares his expertise on insulin resistance, metabolic health, and the critical role nutrition plays in preventing chronic diseases. We dive deep into how diet impacts insulin sensitivity, the dangers of a high-carbohydrate lifestyle, and why metabolic health is at the root of modern health epidemics. Dr...2024-12-1352 min
The Energy Balance PodcastBV #4: Responding To Thomas Delauer, Ben Bikman on Insulin Resistance, and Layne Norton on Seed OilsIn this episode we discuss:
What Layne Norton is missing regarding seed oils
What we think of Liver King’s steroid use and how this relates to fitness culture and unhealthy body image
Ben Bikman’s complete misapplication of a study regarding blood sugar and insulin resistance
Jay’s response to Thomas DeLauer regarding omega-3s and cod liver oil
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide
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The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben BikmanGlucosamine and Metabolic Health: What You Need to Know with Dr. Ben BikmanIn the recording of today’s livestream episode of The Metabolic Classroom, Dr. Ben Bikman explores glucosamine’s impact on both joint and metabolic health.Glucosamine, commonly used as a supplement to alleviate joint pain, especially in osteoarthritis, is an amino sugar that plays a role in cartilage formation. However, its effectiveness in improving joint health is debated, with some studies suggesting modest benefits, while others find it no better than a placebo.Dr. Bikman shifts the focus to glucosamine’s metabolic effects, explaining that due to its structural similarity to glucose, glucosamine can en...2024-10-2429 minThe Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben BikmanHyperglycemia Explained: The Consequences of High Blood Sugar and Why It Matters with Dr. Ben BikmanIn this episode of The Metabolic Classroom, Dr. Ben Bikman explores the metabolic implications of hyperglycemia, the condition of elevated blood glucose levels. He focuses on both the chronic effects, like those seen in diabetes, and the acute effects of glucose spikes, even from short-term dietary indulgences. Hyperglycemia, while often linked to insulin resistance and diabetes, also has a range of other negative consequences that can manifest even with occasional spikes.One of the key points Dr. Bikman discusses is the relationship between hyperglycemia and insulin. As glucose levels rise, insulin levels rise as well, which...2024-10-2035 minThe Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben BikmanThe Links Between Antidepressants, Metabolic Health, and Insulin Resistance with Dr. Ben BikmanThis week, during the Metabolic Classroom lecture, Dr. Ben Bikman examines the metabolic consequences of medications used for mental health, such as antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs. Ben highlights the close connection between mental health disorders like depression and anxiety with metabolic issues, particularly insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. These medications, while effective for managing mental health symptoms, often lead to metabolic side effects such as weight gain and insulin resistance, complicating the relationship between mental and metabolic health.Dr. Bikman reviews key neurotransmitters—serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine—that influence both mental and metabolic functions. Serotonin helps regu...2024-10-0331 minThe Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben BikmanThe Truth About Liposuction and Its Health Impact, with Dr. Ben BikmanIn this lecture, Dr. Ben Bikman explores liposuction, highlighting its popularity and effects on body fat. While body fat serves important functions like energy storage and hormone regulation, liposuction only removes subcutaneous fat, leaving visceral fat untouched. Dr. Bikman emphasizes that fat cell size, not total fat, is key to metabolic health, and larger fat cells can lead to insulin resistance.Liposuction, though effective for quick fat removal, does not improve metabolic health or insulin sensitivity. Without lifestyle changes, patients often regain fat in different areas. He suggests that liposuction should be seen as a body...2024-09-2627 minThe Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben BikmanThe Truth About Lactate: It’s Not What You Think | Dr. Ben BikmanIn this week’s episode of The Metabolic Classroom, Dr. Ben Bikman clarifies misconceptions about lactate metabolism, emphasizing that there is no lactic acid in the human body—only lactate.He explains that lactate is the end product of non-oxidative glycolysis, produced when cells, particularly muscles and red blood cells, require quick ATP energy. Dr. Bikman highlights that lactate production occurs during high-intensity activities where energy demand exceeds the capacity of mitochondria to generate ATP efficiently.Contrary to popular belief, lactate is not responsible for muscle soreness or fatigue.Ben delv...2024-09-2030 minThe Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben BikmanRapamycin and Longevity: What the Research Really Says with Dr. Ben BikmanIn today’s episode of The Metabolic Classroom, Dr. Ben Bikman delivers a lecture focusing on the drug rapamycin and its impact on longevity.The primary discussion revolves around the role of the protein complex mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin) in the body's aging process. While rapamycin is often touted as a drug that can inhibit mTOR and thereby promote longevity, Ben emphasizes that much of this belief is based on animal studies and lacks solid human evidence. The mTOR pathway is involved in cell growth and protein synthesis, particularly in muscle tissue, making its inhibition co...2024-09-1232 minThe Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben BikmanLeaky Gut Explained: Dr. Ben Bikman on Gut Health and InflammationIn this episode of The Metabolic Classroom, Dr. Ben Bikman explores the topic of leaky gut syndrome, explaining how substances enter the body through the intestines and how the gut acts as a controlled gateway.While nutrients like amino acids, glucose, and fats are transported through the intestinal lining via a process called transcellular transport, problems arise when the tight junctions between the cells weaken. This can lead to harmful substances, including large molecules and microbes, passing into the bloodstream in a process known as paracellular transport.A key player in leaky gut...2024-09-0534 min
Health Results | Inspiring Better Health[04] Dr Ben Bikman - The Truth about GLP 1, Ozempic and Insulin resistance - Inspiring better health Ep.4Dr. Ben Bikman joins us on the latest episode of the Inspiring Better Health podcast to unravel the complexities of insulin resistance and its significant impact on fat cells. As a leading expert in metabolic science, Dr. Bikman dives into how insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia influence fat storage, discussing the genetic differences in fat cell behavior across various races.
In this episode, we also explore actionable strategies to reduce your risk of insulin resistance and delve into the role of GLP-1 and medications like Ozempic. Dr. Bikman offers an insightful analysis of the benefits and potential dangers of these...2024-08-301h 20
The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben BikmanWhy A1C Isn't Enough: Insights from Dr. Ben Bikman with Dr. Ken BerryIn this episode of The Metabolic Classroom, Dr. Ken Berry and Dr. Ben Bikman discussed the critical role of endogenous insulin, the limitations of focusing solely on glucose levels, and the implications of common markers like A1C and uric acid in understanding metabolic health.Dr. Berry began by highlighting how many primary care physicians misunderstand the function of beta cells in type 2 diabetes, often believing that these cells “burn out” and stop producing insulin. Dr. Bikman clarified that in true type 2 diabetes, beta cells do not fail entirely; instead, insulin production often remains high or slig...2024-08-2627 minThe Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben BikmanUnderstanding Anabolic Resistance: Dr. Ben Bikman on Aging and Muscle HealthDr. Ben Bikman, a biomedical scientist and professor of cell biology, discusses the phenomenon of anabolic resistance.Anabolic resistance, primarily a problem associated with aging, refers to the reduced ability of muscles to synthesize protein in response to anabolic stimuli, such as protein intake and resistance exercise. This condition leads to a decline in muscle mass and function over time, contributing to a loss of physical capacity, increased risk of falls, and a greater dependency on others for daily living.Dr. Bikman emphasizes the importance of muscle mass for overall health. Beyond physical...2024-08-1332 minThe Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben BikmanThe Metabolic Health Benefits of Fermented Foods with Dr. Ben BikmanDr. Ben Bikman, professor of cell biology and metabolic scientist, delivers a lecture on the importance of fermentation and fermented foods from a metabolic perspective. He began by defining fermentation as the metabolic process where bacteria convert carbohydrates into organic molecules, emphasizing that bacteria primarily consume carbohydrates, not fats or proteins. Fermented foods such as dairy, vegetables, and beverages like kombucha and kefir are common examples. Fermentation not only changes the taste and texture of these foods but also has significant metabolic impacts.A key benefit of consuming fermented foods is the reduction in glycemic load...2024-08-0826 minThe Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben BikmanSaturated Fat with Dr. Ben BikmanIn this episode of The Metabolic Classroom, Professor Ben Bikman, an expert in metabolic research, discusses the debate surrounding saturated fat and its impact on insulin resistance.Dr. Bikman addresses misconceptions about saturated fat perpetuated by proponents of plant-based diets, who often blame meat-based saturated fats for insulin resistance. He refers to his own 2011 research, highlighting the role of toll-like receptor four (TLR4) activation in inducing inflammation and insulin resistance, particularly stimulated by saturated fats.Acknowledging limitations in his earlier work, Dr. Bikman transitions to discussing fat digestion and absorption, setting the stage...2024-05-0729 minThe Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben BikmanSalt and Cardiometabolic Health with Dr. Ben BikmanThis episode of the Metabolic Classroom is sponsored by Redmond Real Salt. Use code BEN15 to get 15% off of their products: https://redmond.lifeSummary:In this lecture, Professor Ben Bikman explores the cardiometabolic effects of salt intake, detailing its role in electrolyte balance, fluid regulation, nerve function, muscle contractions, acid-base balance, and nutrient absorption. He explains the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) and its response to low blood pressure or sodium levels, leading to sodium retention and water reabsorption in the kidneys. Dr. Bikman discusses how insulin influences salt handling by stimulating sodium reabsorption and...2024-05-0231 minThe Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben BikmanLipedema with Dr. Ben BikmanDr. Ben Bikman, a biomedical scientist and expert in cell biology, welcomes his audience to a discussion on lipedema, a topic he’s been asked about frequently. He highlights the importance of addressing insulin resistance through diet.Ben begins by providing a primer on adipose tissue, explaining its composition and the role of fat cells and fibroblasts. He delves into the structural changes in collagen within fat tissue, particularly in lipedema, where there's an overproduction of collagen leading to increased rigidity and compression on fat cells and nerves.The lecture explores why lipedema pr...2024-04-2442 minThe Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben BikmanStrategies for Fat Burning with Dr. Ben BikmanIn this lecture from the Metabolic Classroom, Dr. Ben Bikman, a biomedical scientist specializing in metabolism, delves into various strategies for fat loss.He begins by highlighting the importance of understanding fat tissue dynamics, focusing particularly on hormones, drugs, and sex-specific effects. The main topic for the lecture is strategies for fat loss, which Bikman divides into three categories: drugs, surgical interventions, and lifestyle changes.Bikman briefly revisits the topic of drugs for fat loss, emphasizing GLP-1 agonists and their mechanism of action in reducing cravings. He discusses their efficacy but also mentions...2024-03-2833 min
De Keto PodcastDr. Ben Bikman - Why We Get Sick and the role of insulin resistance in chronic disease #65Wie insulineresistentie zegt, zegt Ben Bikman. Hij is dé wetenschapper op wereldformaat die onderzoek doet naar het hormoon insuline en welke invloed het heeft op ons metabolisme en gezondheid. Maar ook welke rol het speelt bij het ontstaan van allerlei ziektes.Hij is auteur van het boek "Why We Get Sick" en in deze podcast spreek ik met hem over insulineresistentie, koolhydraten, ketonen, omega-6 vetzuren, labtesten, urinezuur en nog veel meer.Je kunt deze aflevering ook bekijken op YouTube met ondertitels.Het werk van Dr. Ben Bikman vind je hier.Ke...2024-03-2745 minThe Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben BikmanAging, and the Life of Fat with Dr. Ben BikmanIn this episode of The Metabolic Classroom, Professor Ben Bikman, a biomedical scientist specializing in diabetes, metabolism, and fat tissue, delves deeper into the topic of fat tissue, focusing specifically on its storage locations and the factors influencing them.Dr. Bikman emphasizes the complexity and nuance of fat tissue beyond its commonly recognized role in energy storage, insulation, and cushioning, highlighting its function as an endocrine organ that produces various hormones and signals.Ben begins by discussing the enzyme lipoprotein lipase (LPL), which plays a crucial role in fat storage by pulling fats...2024-03-1332 min
Metabolic MindInsulin Resistance in Alzheimer's, Infertility, Migraines and More - with Dr. Ben BikmanMetabolic dysfunction is the root cause of most noncommunicable diseases, including cancer, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases, like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, and mental health conditions. Luckily, simple, practical strategies can improve insulin sensitivity and overall metabolic health, including controlling carbs, eating whole foods rich in protein and fat, and doing resistance training to strengthen muscles.
Dr. Ben Bikman is a professor of cell biology and physiology at BYU; he is also passionate about bringing to the public science to help everyone make informed decisions to better their health. In this discussion with Dr. Bret Scher, Dr. Bikm...2024-03-0438 minThe Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben BikmanDrugs for Cardiovascular Health with Dr. Ben BikmanIn this week's episode of the Metabolic Classroom, Dr. Ben Bikman welcomes viewers to a discussion on commonly used cardiometabolic and weight loss drugs. The focus of this particular lecture is on drugs targeting heart disease, a leading cause of mortality globally. Dr. Bikman acknowledges the controversy surrounding cardiovascular drugs due to the severity of heart disease and the passionate advocacy for drug therapies.The lecture begins with an overview of two main categories of cardiovascular drugs: those addressing blood pressure and those targeting cholesterol levels. Dr. Bikman explains the significance of blood pressure in cardiovascular...2024-02-2944 min
The Metabolic LinkFat: Why it Matters and What to Do About It with Ben Bikman, PhD | The Metabolic Link Ep. 35This week's episode of The Metabolic Link features a full presentation from Metabolic Health Summit 2024. Dr. Ben Bikman, professor at Brigham Young University, dives deep into the intricacies of fat and its relationship to metabolic health.This is the full presentation he delivered at Metabolic Health Summit 2024 in Clearwater Beach, Florida. In it he shares his expertise on the link between body fat, insulin resistance, and chronic diseases such as obesity and diabetes. Throughout this talk, he covers:💡 The role of insulin in regulating obesity and diabetes, and its direct correlation with maintaining fat mass.2024-02-2644 min
The Mouth Brain ConnectionHow to Reduce Insulin Resistance - Prof Ben Bikman - MBC#45Visit www.drstevenlin.com for this episode and moreInsulin resistance increases your risk for developing pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes, and is now known to underlie many other chronic diseases.Gum disease is a classic example of a condition that worsens with insulin resistance. Low carbohydrate diets can be one approach to reduce the body’s release of insulin.Insulin is an endocrine hormone that responds to your diet, so understanding the connection between what you eat and your risk of disease is important.By rewiring the messages through food and a...2024-01-101h 01
Life's Best Medicine PodcastEpisode 176: Ben Bikman ReturnsThank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Dr. Ben Bikman earned a Ph.D. in Bioenergetics at East Carolina University with a focus on the adaptations to metabolic surgeries in obesity. He continued to explore metabolic disorders, with a focus on insulin resistance, as a postdoctoral fellow with the Duke-National University of Singapore. As a professor at Brigham Young University and the director of its Diabetes Research Lab, Dr. Bikman has continued to study insulin, including its role as a regulator of human metabolism, as well as insulin’s relevance in chronic disease. In a...2023-12-061h 04
Everyday Wellness with Cynthia Thurlow ™Ep. 316 The Impact of Age, Gender and Lifestyle on Metabolic Health with Dr. Ben BikmanI am delighted to have the privilege of reconnecting with Dr. Ben Bikman today. (He was with me previously on episodes 114 and 168.) Dr. Bikman has a Ph.D. in Bio-energetics and also served as a postdoctoral fellow at the Duke-National University of Singapore, specializing in metabolic diseases. His current professional focus, as a scientist and Associate Professor at Brigham Young University, is on understanding the effects of elevated insulin, obesity regulation, diabetes management, the relevance of ketones, and the workings of mitochondrial function. He is also the author of a book I love and often recommend called W...2023-12-0259 min
Get Lean Eat CleanEpisode 308 - Rebroadcast: Interview with Dr. Ben Bikman: Importance of Controlling Insulin for Fat Loss, How to Break a Fast, and Quit Eating Chicken!!This week I'm rebroadcasting my interview with metabolic and diabetes scientist, and author of Why We Get Sick - Dr. Ben Bikman! In this episode, we discussed a wide array of topics including the role of insulin in the body, calories vs. insulin, how to break a fast, the importance of salt in the diet, and fermenting foods for overall health! Enjoy this insightful interview with Ben and be sure to check out his book, Why We Get Sick,Connect With Dr. Ben Bikman: https://www.instagram.com/benb...2023-11-2456 min
LEVELS – A Whole New Level#227 – How 3 chronic conditions are connected to high blood sugar and what you can do | Dr. Ben Bikman & Dr. Casey Means - (Replay)From gallbladder issues to tinnitus to fatty liver disease and more, many chronic conditions have links to high blood sugar and insulin resistance. Dr. Ben Bikman and Dr. Casey Means discuss the connections between insulin resistance and ear-nose-and-throat conditions, how insulin resistance increases the risk for gallbladder stones, what non-alcoholic fatty liver disease does to the body, and how you can mitigate these chronic health conditions for improved quality of life.Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: https://levels.link/wnlLevels helps you...2023-08-241h 00
Dhru Purohit ShowA Deep Dive Into the Role That Insulin Plays in Weight Gain and Chronic Disease with Dr. Ben Bikman, Ph.D.This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and ButcherBox. There are many conflicting viewpoints on what drives weight gain. Excess calories? High insulin levels? Unwavering hunger? Dhru has been on a quest for answers to learn exactly how to shift body composition to lose fat and build muscle. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru welcomes Dr. Ben Bikman on the show to continue his summer weight loss. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Bikman dive deep into insulin's critical role in weight gain, obesity, and cardiometabolic disease. Dr...2023-08-211h 56The Metabolic LinkBen Bikman, PhD | Reversing Insulin Resistance | The Metabolic Link Ep.9On this week’s episode of The Metabolic Link, Dr. Dominic D’Agostino is sitting down with world-renowned metabolic scientist, Ben Bikman, PhD, to explore the ins and outs of insulin resistance, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), and ways to manage, and even reverse, both.In this discussion, Dr. Bikman makes a case for why testing fasting insulin should be a part of the diagnostic and treatment equation when addressing T2DM, the difference between pathological and physiological insulin resistance, and how insulin therapy affects metabolic physiology in T2DM. Dr. Bikman explains that while insulin is nece...2023-03-211h 12
Como Curar Podcast by Cocó MarchDiabetes 2 and Fatty Liver How To Cure Them ENGLISH Original Dr. Ben Bikman, PhDQué Temas Quieres Escuchar Toca y Hablemos. TE LEO.Today we speak with Dr. Ben Bikman, PhD. Professor of Bioenergetics, Scientific Researcher, and Author of the book "WHY WE GET SICK", an essential manual to understand how to prevent and cure the most prevalent diseases of the XXI century. A revealing interview where we discuss the common denominator, the origin and the cure for conditions such as Diabetes 2, Fatty liver, Cancer, Alzheimer's Disease, and hypertension. In the Laboratory, Dr. Bikman identifies the mechanism of how weight gain is directly related to the risk of disease and...2023-01-101h 06
Como Curar Podcast by Cocó MarchCómo Curar La Diabetes 2 y El Hígado Graso Dr. Ben Bikman, PhDQué Temas Quieres Escuchar Toca y Hablemos. TE LEO.Hoy entrevisto al Dr. Ben Bikman, Profesor en Bioenergética, Investigador Científico y Autor del libro "WHY WE GET SICK", un manual imprescindible para entender el origen de las enfermedades más prevalentes del siglo XXI. Descubrirás el denominador común, el origen y la cura para condiciones como la diabetes 2, el hígado graso, el cáncer, la demencia la enfermedad de Alzheimer y la hipertensión, entre otras.En el laboratorio, el Dr. Bikman identifica los mecanismos por los cuales el aumento de...2023-01-091h 07
Roll With The PunchesThe 'Cereal Offender'... Cracking The Code To Metabolism | Dr. Ben Bikman - 439Dr. Ben Bikman is a Professor of Cell Biology at Brigham Young University whose knowledge around metabolic health has been consumed (sorry, I couldn't help the pun) by hundreds of thousands of people around the world. In this conversation we cover all things metabolism and metabolic health, exploring the secret life of fat cells - did you know fat cells can increase in size and replicate in numbers? (me either, but we do now). We talk about our relationships with food, the havoc that sugar and processed food can wreak on us (I'm a flag fl...2022-10-1659 min
STEMTalks Archive - IHMC | Institute for Human & Machine CognitionEpisode 143: Ben Bikman on the roles of insulin and ketones in metabolic functionToday’s episode features the author of “Why We Get Sick,” Dr. Ben Bikman, a biomedical scientist at Brigham Young University.
Ben is known for his research into the contrasting roles of insulin and ketones as key drivers of metabolic function.
In “Why We Get Sick,” Ben takes a deep dive into insulin resistance and metabolic health. The book particularly focuses on the role that insulin resistance plays in many of today’s most common diseases: heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and Alzheimer’s.
Ben and his colleagues at the Bikman Lab investigate the molecular mech...2022-10-1200 minSTEM-TalkEpisode 143: Ben Bikman on the roles of insulin and ketones in metabolic functionToday’s episode features the author of “Why We Get Sick,” Dr. Ben Bikman, a biomedical scientist at Brigham Young University.
Ben is known for his research into the contrasting roles of insulin and ketones as key drivers of metabolic function.
In “Why We Get Sick,” Ben takes a deep dive into insulin resistance and metabolic health. The book particularly focuses on the role that insulin resistance plays in many of today’s most common diseases: heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and Alzheimer’s.
Ben and his colleagues at the Bikman Lab investigate the molecular mech...2022-10-1200 min
The mindbodygreen PodcastHow to optimize your metabolism | Metabolic scientist Ben Bikman, Ph.D.Ben Bikman, Ph.D.: “The single greatest predictor of a good night of sleep is if I go to bed on an empty stomach.”Ben, a metabolic scientist with a doctorate in bioenergetics, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to eat, sleep, and exercise your way to a healthy metabolism, plus:- How to eat carbs without spiking your blood sugar (~09:19)- The best sources of plant-based protein (~14:21)- The worst seed oils for your health (18:45)- What Ben eats in a day for a healthy metabolism (~27:05)2022-08-1549 min
Dhru Purohit ShowHow Insulin Resistance Leads to Alzheimer’s Disease & What You Can Do to Reduce Your Risk Today with Dr. Ben BikmanThis episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Pendulum.Nearly six million individuals live with Alzheimer’s disease in the US, and the numbers continue to rise. After 30 years of encountering dead ends while addressing Alzheimer’s disease as a problem of brain plaques, researchers are looking at other contributing factors. On today’s mini-episode, Dhru sits down with Dr. Ben Bikman to talk about the growing body of evidence that indicates a strong correlation between Alzheimer’s disease and a disrupted metabolic state where the brain can’t get enough energy.In...2022-08-0835 min
Y HealthSpirituality’s Role in Nutrition with Dr. Ben BikmanBen Bikman returns to continue the conversation about nutrition, addressing a wide variety of subtopics from comorbidities of COVID-19 and obesity to effects of veganism. Bikman also spectualtes the word of wisdom’s role in influencing diets of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, touching on moderation, addiction, and compassion.Guest BioLabeled “the voice for insulin resistance in America” by Dr. Cougar Hall, Dr. Benjamin Bikman devotes his career to studying this disease. He began his education at BYU, receiving a Bachelor’s of Exercise Science and later a Master...2022-07-2121 minY HealthInsulin: The Culprit of Chronic Disease with Dr. Ben BikmanInsulin resistance affects a vast majority of adults worldwide, and Dr. Ben Bikman frames it as the culprit behind a myriad of health problems, including infertility, Alzheimer's, and type 2 diabetes. After explaining the prevalence of insulin resistance and its consequences, he briefs us on how we can combat this disease. Guest BioLabeled “the voice for insulin resistance in America” by Dr. Cougar Hall, Dr. Benjamin Bikman devotes his career to studying this disease. He began his education at BYU, receiving a Bachelor’s of Exercise Science and later a Master’s of Exercise...2022-07-0721 min
Metabolic Freedom With Ben AzadiDr Benjamin Bikman | How Ketone Molecules Communicate With Your Mitochondria to Help You Burn FAT! KKP: 417Today we have Dr. Benjamin Bikman on the Keto Kamp Podcast. Dr. Bikman is a biomedical scientist, professor, and expert on insulin resistance. Dr. Benjamin Bikman studies diabetes and obesity, and much of what he focuses on is a seemingly obscure condition called insulin resistance. But it’s, in fact, not very obscure at all. Half of all adults in the U.S. have insulin resistance. That means you could have it too, and you don’t know it. What is insulin resistance? Why did Dr. Benjamin Bikman devote his career to studying something like this...2022-06-011h 02
The Dr. Shannon Show#63: Metabolism and insulin with Dr. Ben BikmanMetabolic scientist, Dr. Ben Bikman, talks about insulin sensitivity and metabolism in this week's episode. He breaks down why we should all improve our insulin sensitivity and his educated opinions on how to do it. He also breaks down some myths about metabolism and talks about burning calories. 4:40 What is considered optimal metabolic health? 5:30 What is Insulin? 11:30 Can healthy, fit people have insulin resistance issues? 20:18 How to improve insulin sensitivity and shrink fat cells26:05 Fasting and cortisol levels 27:48 How can exercise improve insulin sensitivity? 30:55 How does muscle a...2022-05-2650 min
Muscle IntelligenceThe Truth About Metabolism, Animal Protein, and Insulin | Dr. Ben Bikman #243It's Dr. Ben Bikman's third time on the Muscle Intelligence Podcast, and with good reason: Dr. Bikman's knowledge of human metabolism is matched by few. He is among the world’s foremost scientists on metabolic health and insulin resistance. Much of Dr. Bikman's recent lab work is focused on the pathogenicity of chronically elevated insulin. On today's interview, Dr. Bikman breaks down the mechanisms behind optimizing the process of fat loss, debunks macronutrient myths, and reveals the truth about aging well. You'll learn: The MOST IMPORTANT fuel for the brain (and how to produce it in your...2022-05-101h 16
LEVELS – A Whole New Level#102 - Insulin resistance and how it affects each of us differently (Dr. Ben Bikman & Austin McGuffie)Content creator, Austin McGuffie, AKA Metabolism Mentor, chatted with Levels advisor, Dr. Ben Bikman, about all the different facets of metabolic health including how insulin resistance can affect every person differently based on gender, age and even ethnicity.
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Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time...2022-04-1542 min
The FastingWell Podcast18: Insulin Overload, Diabetes, & 4 Keys to Better Nutrition (w/ Dr. Ben Bikman, PhD)Dr. Ben Bikman heads the Diabetes Research Center at BYU, and literally wrote the book on insulin. His book, “Why We Get Sick”, explains the health impacts of having too much insulin, and what you can do about it.In this interview, we discuss how insulin resistance has become insanely common, and how it drives many modern health conditions, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, dementia / Alzheimer's, polycystic ovary syndrome, and more. Dr. Bikman explains how to know if you have too much insulin, even without a blood test. He also shares practical tips about the most impac...2022-02-1551 min
Get Lean Eat CleanEpisode 121 - Interview with Dr. Ben Bikman: The Importance of Controlling Insulin for Fat Loss, How to Break a Fast, and Stop Eating Chicken!!This week I interviewed metabolic and diabetes scientist, and author of Why We Get Sick - Dr. Ben Bikman! We discussed a wide array of topics including the role of insulin in the body, calories vs. insulin, how to break a fast, the importance of salt in the diet, and fermenting foods for overall health! Enjoy this insightful interview with Ben and be sure to check out his book, Why We Get Sick,Connect With Ben: https://www.instagram.com/benbikmanphd/ht...2022-01-2856 min
Dhru Purohit Show#261: Fasting Tips and the 2-Steps to Sustained Weight Loss with Dr. Ben BikmanThis episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Rupa Health.Most people are pretty confused when it comes to metabolic health. Fasting, macronutrient ratios, and blood glucose regulation are only a few of the topics that trip people up when it comes to managing a healthy weight and relationship to food. Naturally, I like to look to the latest research to find a clearer picture. And science has come a long way since the “eat less, exercise more” paradigm was first introduced. If you’ve wondered what aspects of your diet and lifestyl...2022-01-271h 12
The Dr. Hyman ShowReversing Chronic Disease And Aging By Fixing Insulin Resistance with Dr. Ben BikmanThis episode is sponsored by Rupa Health, BiOptimizers, and HigherDOSE. We’re up against an epidemic of chronic metabolic diseases. One thing they all have in common is a component of insulin dysregulation. Take that into account with the fact that 90% of people who have insulin resistance are going to the doctor and remaining undiagnosed. Why then, are we testing everything but insulin? Today, I take a deep dive into the topic of insulin resistance and metabolic health with Dr. Ben Bikman. Dr. Bikman is a renowned metabolic research scientist and a popul...2022-01-051h 45Metabolic Freedom With Ben AzadiDr Benjamin Bikman | SURPRISING WAYS TO BURN BODY FAT, How to Reverse Insulin Resistance, Seed Oils vs Sugar & More! KKP: 352Today, I am blessed to have here with me for a FIFTH time Dr. Benjamin Bikman. He is a biomedical scientist, professor, and expert on insulin resistance. 💻 Register for my FREE 7 day keto kickstart challenge here: https://kka.mykajabi.com/keto-challenge Dr. Benjamin Bikman studies diabetes and obesity, and much of what he focuses on is a seemingly obscure condition called insulin resistance. But it's, in fact, not very obscure at all. What is insulin resistance? Why did Dr. Benjamin Bikman devote his career to studying something like this? Well, insulin resistance is essentially two thing...2021-12-221h 20
Nutrition with Judy | Carnivore Diet147. Expert's Finding on the Cause of Insulin Resistance - Dr. Ben BikmanI’m super excited to share this interview with you. I had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Benjamin Bikman. We talked a lot about insulin resistance and the concerns going on right now.Dr. Ben Bikman’s research focus is to elucidate the molecular mechanisms that mediate the disruption that causes and accompanies metabolic disorders, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and dementia. Driven by his academic training (Ph.D. in bioenergetics and postdoctoral fellowship with the Duke-National University of Singapore in metabolic disorders), he is currently exploring the contrasting roles of insulin and ketones as key...2021-12-061h 12
LEVELS – A Whole New Level#47 - Surprising symptoms & diseases tied to insulin resistance & metabolism (Ben Bikman & Casey Means)Many diseases traditionally associated with aging have a metabolic root cause, including seemingly-unrelated conditions like tinnitus and gallbladder stones. But with a metabolic origin (specifically with insulin resistance), there can be a metabolic solution. Blood glucose levels and insulin are tied to many more chronic diseases than just Type 2 Diabetes.
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Ben Bikman, PhD, the doctor at the forefront of research and thought leadership on insulin resistance, digs deep in this video with Levels’ Chief Medical Offic...2021-11-2957 min
The Low Carb Lifestyle Hub PodcastEp34: Dr Ben BikmanRELEASING THE HOT FAVOURITES FROM THE HEALTH EVOLUTION PODCAST! TRANSCRIPT BELOW What a treat getting to chat to this man! In this podcast you will learn where things are going wrong with our health today, and what we can do about it. When we can understand the lever that is insulin - and thus insulin resistance - we gain back a lot of control over our own health. In terms of the lipid values we talked about: In the US, values are expressed as mg/dl: Ben was talking that the...2021-10-2952 min
BarBend PodcastMetabolism and Muscle with Dr. Ben BikmanToday I’m talking to Dr. Ben Bikman, PhD, a professor, researcher, entrepreneur, and author in bioenergetics. In his own words, Ben’s research drives at exploring the “contrasting roles of insulin and ketones as key drivers of metabolic function.” Ben is also passionate about fitness, and he’s become a go-to resource and expert for many athletes and institutions hoping to better understand how what we eat drives our body’s responses and adaptations to training. In our conversation, we dive into Ben’s research, along with what data suggests regarding some key functions of these hormones for our bodies as...2021-08-1632 min
The Lab ReportDr. Ben Bikman on Why We Get Sick (Rebroadcast)Many of us know insulin as the hormone that regulates our blood sugar. We often think of its role in diabetes. However, insulin affects far more than glucose. Dr. Ben Bikman is a PhD researcher who has been studying insulin for many years. His latest book, Why We Get Sick, outlines how insulin resistance is at the root of chronic disease and ways to treat and prevent it. In this episode, we speak to Dr. Bikman about the mechanisms of insulin resistance, its far-reaching effects in chronic disease, and strategies to improve it. Today on...2021-07-1653 min
The Low Carb Lifestyle Hub PodcastEp4: Dr Ben BikmanMy second chat with Dr Ben Bikman. Enjoy the discussion we recorded for the recent Low Carb Lifestyle Long Weekend Summit. You can listen to our first chat here: https://thenourishedmumlife.libsyn.com/ You can find Ben on all channels of social media, and here on his website: http://www.bikmanlab.byu.edu Ben's book, Why We Get Sick is a must read. Please subscribe & share. Contact: Tracey McBeath Web: www.traceymcbeath.com.au Want to watch the Summits? They're still available to purchase here...2021-06-1958 min
Peak Human - Unbiased Nutrition Info for Optimum Health, Fitness & LivingPart 126 - Dr. Ben Bikman & Dr. Ted Naiman Discuss Competing Ideas on All Things Health (AKA Ben & Ted’s Excellent Adventure)Welcome back, friends! I’m Brian Sanders and this is the Peak Human podcast. I’m also the owner of NoseToTail.org where you can get all kinds of properly raised meats and the creator of the Food Lies film. We continue to work on the film daily and are just as desperate to finish it and get out to the world as you are. I know it’s taking longer than expected, but we are making something truly special and there are a lot of factors we’re dealing with. It will be worth it, trust me. This e...2021-06-161h 29
Metabolic Freedom With Ben AzadiDr Benjamin Bikman | Why We Were WRONG About The Treatment of Diabetes KKP: 267Conventional treatment for diabetes has been wrong for many years. Dr Benjamin Bikman explains the real cause of diabetes, and how to naturally reverse diabetes and insulin resistance through diet changes. RELATED VIDEOS: How to REVERSE INSULIN RESISTANCE (5 Easy Ways) https://youtu.be/CfG8rAyJ5vs What is The Cause of Insulin Resistance? Foods That Lower Insulin With Dr Benjamin Bikman: https://youtu.be/oJiuFDrdS6M Type 2 diabetes symptoms result in higher levels of glucose. Is the solution glucose reducing medications such as insulin? Dr Benjamin Bikman makes the case that...2021-06-0209 min
Tom Bilyeu's Impact TheoryLIVE LONGER and Feel Better By Using These HEALTHY LIVING Tips From Ben Bikman | Health TheoryAfter speaking with Ben Bikman, a scientist that studies metabolic disorders caused by insulin resistance, I was shocked to find out that insulin resistance can still develop even in people with seemingly normal glucose levels. Ben’s explanation of the complicated nature of insulin in the body and his unique take on facts that can literally save your life with knowledge are exactly what we need more of. Whether you consider yourself to be healthy, prediabetic, or struggling with other health issues this episode may give you the insight you need today. Check out HLTH CODE and use BEN10 for...2021-05-2057 min
MikkipediaDr Ben Bikman - Insulin ResistanceThis week is a deep dive into insulin resistance, and what causes it, who is at risk, the other disease processes that it underpins and how to identify it. Mikki and Ben also discuss dietary protein and fat, ketosis and neurological disorders, including epilepsy, Parkinson's and migraines, and talk about the impact of a lower carbohydrate approach on thyroid function.Dr Ben Bikman does a great job at translating science into information that everyone can understand and take action on. This was a great info session!NZ based study...2021-05-181h 10
The Canteen Podcast by Paleo CanteenDr. Ben Bikman - Why We Get SickDr. Ben Bikman is a professor of physiology and developmental biology at Brigham Young University in Utah, USA.
We talk about:
Science and communicating it
Why We Get Sick book
Hyperinsulinemia in chronic disease
Infertility, PCOS, Alzheimer’s
Causes of insulin resistance
Humans, fat, and brain size
Mitochondria
White and brown fat
Covid and our own health and weight
The challenge in changing our food habits
Ben can be found at:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/BenBikmanPhD
Why We Get Sick book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-We-Get-Sick-Disease-ebook/dp/B07ZK...2021-05-1654 min
Metabolic Freedom With Ben AzadiDr Benjamin Bikman | 3 Ways to Support Your Kidneys, Effect of Salt on Insulin Sensitivity & More! KKP: 259Today, I am blessed to have here with me for a THIRD time Dr. Benjamin Bikman. He is a biomedical scientist, professor, and expert on insulin resistance. Dr. Benjamin Bikman studies diabetes and obesity, and much of what he focuses on is a seemingly obscure condition called insulin resistance. But it's, in fact, not very obscure at all. What is insulin resistance? Why did Dr. Benjamin Bikman devote his career to studying something like this? Well, insulin resistance is essentially two things. First of all, some cells in your body aren't responding very well to t...2021-05-101h 10
Muscle IntelligenceAn individualised, demand-based framework of nutrition with Sam Miller #171 Get your pen and paper out for this episode. Sam Miller joins me to talk about a nutritional approach that is NOT based on a believe system, or macros, or specific diets. Instead, this insightful conversation is about an individualised and adaptable, demand-based framework of nutrition. Sam has spent the last 14 years sharing his quest for health, fitness, and nutrition knowledge with the world. Sam is an online coach, educator, and mentor, dedicated to providing simple, yet strategic ways to amplify your results wither with your clients or for yourself. Time Stamps: [0:24] Intro to guest Sam Miller [1:36] Ancestral Supplements - use co...2021-04-291h 25
Impact WellnessEpisode 20 Insulin Resistance and Why We Get Sick with Professor Ben BikmanIn this episode Professor, Ben Bikman explains the effects of insulin resistance in your body and what you can do about it.
Questions asked in this podcast:
* What are the common issues with all chronic health conditions?
* What is insulin resistance, and how does it develop?
* What are the lifestyle factors that trigger Insulin Resistance?
*Why do we need to focus on reversing insulin resistance? Why should
this be a core aspect of preventative medicine?
* What are the common symptoms of insulin resistance?2021-04-0640 min
Keto Life SupportInsulin with Dr. Ben BikmanEpisode #49: Interview with Dr. Ben Bikman - insulin expert My guest today is well known to the Keto community - he's a favorite speaker at conferences, always delivering amazing information. On today's show we answer some listener questions about insulin and its role in body weight and health. Kim's Links: Website: www.kimhowerton.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theketonist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theketonist/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kimhowerton Ben’s Links: Benjamin Bikman earned his Ph.D. in Bio...2021-03-311h 03
The Big MiddleBen BikmanMany thanks for your emails, reviews and tweets of appreciation of my latest run of episodes on maximising your metabolic health with Prof Tim Noakes, Graham Philliips and Tucker Goodrich.I’m delighted to spoil you now with none other than Ben Bikman, bioenergetics PhD, superstar scientist.He is it when it comes to researching the role of insulin and fat cells in what he calls the Plagues of Prosperity - "The human race is eating itself into metabolic disarray".He has his own obesity and metabolism research lab at Brigham Young University. 2021-03-251h 06
The Human Upgrade with Dave AspreyInsulin Resistance, Fasting, Ketones and “Why We Get Sick” – Dr. Ben Bikman with Dave AspreyThis episode of Bulletproof Radio runs over 90 minutes and definitely will be worth the time you’ll spend listening. We’re talking about insulin resistance, something that affects half of all adults in the U.S., a lot of our children, and is the leading cause of many common health disorders. Insulin resistance makes you less powerful every day until you get diabetes. Insulin resistance has been a focus for me for more than 10 years. It's part of the Bulletproof Diet and it's part of my book “Fast This Way.” In fact, fasting is very impactful fo...2021-03-171h 36
Be Well by Kelly LevequeHow to Fight Chronic Illness at its Source with Dr. Ben Bikman #WellnessWednesdaysDr. Ben Bikman is a researcher and professor specializing in metabolic function, insulin resistance, and the drivers of metabolic disorders. He has a PhD in bioenergetics, he did a postdoctoral fellowship with the Duke National University of Singapore in metabolic disorders, and he’s currently exploring the contrasting roles of insulin and ketones as key drivers of metabolic function. Today, we talk about the rise of insulin resistance and the key drivers behind it, which is the hidden epidemic at the root of his book, “Why We Get Sick.”You will learn about...What insulin is and wh...2021-03-101h 08
Diet Doctor Podcast#63 - Ben Bikman, PhDInsulin resistance is killing us. Professor Ben Bikman wants you to know why that is and what we can do about it.
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Muscle Science for WomenDr. Ben Bikman | Understanding insulin, and why we get sickToday Ashleigh speaks with Dr. Ben Bikman, author of Why We Get Sick, about insulin resistance, optimal diet, and the nearly universal contributing factors as to why we get sick - so we can approach health from the ground up, address the root issues, and truly understand how our bodies work. They discuss why we should be focusing more on our insulin than our blood sugar; why a lower carb diet is still the best approach for most people; why animal sources of protein and fat (always together) are ideal; how insulin resistance can impact hormonal health...2021-01-051h 18
LowCarbUSA PodcastBen Bikman - What is Insulin Resistance, Really?What a fascinating discussion with Dr. Ben Bikman about what Insulin Resistance really means. He makes this statement towards the end but I would like to highlight it right here at the start, "We should be studiously avoiding dogmatic thinking and constantly be checking what we think we know, lest we become that which we have grown to despise in those who are very antagonistic towards a low carb diet." There has been quite lot of chatter around recently about what it means and whether or not Insulin Sensitivity is something we should be striving for or no...2020-12-2340 min
The Fit Farming Food Mom, Connie NightingaleDr. Ben Bikman, Why We Get Sick - Insulin Resistance, What is it and How Does it Affect Our Health.Today I am excited to be welcoming Dr. Ben Bikman on to the show. We talk about all things insulin resistance and why it pertains to our systemic health. Benjamin Bikman earned his Ph.D. in Bioenergetics and was a postdoctoral fellow with the Duke-National University of Singapore in metabolic disorders. Currently, his professional focus as a scientist and associate professor (Brigham Young University) is to better understand the role of elevated insulin in regulating obesity and diabetes, including the relevance of ketones in mitochondrial function. Dr. Ben is also the author of " Why We Get Sick" a book...2020-12-2155 min
Boundless Body RadioWhy We Get Sick with the Incredible Dr. Ben Bikman 030Send us a textTHE Dr. Benjamin Bikman. What an privilege. It was a pleasure to chat with him, and to learn from him over the years. Dr. Bikman is one of the most respected insulin researchers in the world. In 2018, he stepped onto the stage at Low-Carb Breckenridge and delivered his talk, which shot him into the stratosphere of the low-carb world. Since then, he has continued his marvelous research, started a supplement company, and wrote a wonderful book called "Why We Get Sick". His discourse at BYU called "The Plagues of Prosperity" is absolutely phenomenal...2020-12-1458 min