The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman

Do low-carb diets spike cortisol and reduce muscle mass? The stress hormone cortisol is not something we want elevated for very long. If you've heard that a low-carb diet spikes cortisol levels, you may be concerned. This week Dr. Ben Bikman and the Insulin IQ team dive into a couple of studies on this important topic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At Insulin IQ, we get lots of questions from our clients and students about low-carb, high-fat eating and the thyroid.In this episode of Dr. Bikman’s Metabolic Classroom, Ben discusses this topic with a couple of our Insulin IQ team members. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is so much debate regarding the best diet. This is a preview of a study that explored the efficacy of a low-fat vs. low-carb diet in people depending on their insulin resistance status. A simple takeaway: anyone can lose weight on a low-carb diet, but only insulin-sensitive people will lose weight on a low-fat diet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our friend, Dr. Bret Scher, MD writes, “A new study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), shows no benefit from intermittent fasting. But, after taking a close look, it’s revealed that we should be cautious about how we interpret this conclusion.”During our Insulin IQ LIVE stream on Monday, October 5, 2020 Dr. Ben Bikman shares his thoughts on the JAMA research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is hope for freedom from chronic disease, and the solution may be simpler than you think. Join us on this journey of changing the world’s health through the message of metabolism and insulin resistance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.