The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman

What's the best way to lose body fat? That's the question at the center of a multi-billion dollar tug of war. But when we focus on the fundamentals of metabolism, the answer becomes clear. Dr. Ben Bikman and the Insulin IQ Team discuss the simple truth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hear it all the time from the media, medical figures, and even well-intentioned friends and family. "Fatty foods will clog your arteries". But are fats themselves really to blame? Dr. Ben Bikman and the Insulin IQ Team explain what the science says about that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does high insulin lead to more migraine headaches? Dr. Ben Bikman and the Insulin IQ team examine the evidence showing why people who suffer from migraines may want to reevaluate their nutrition and lifestyle to control insulin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your brain uses more energy than any other organ in your body, but the type of fuel you give it is critical for lifelong mental health. This week join Dr. Ben Bikman and the Insulin IQ Team as they discuss the direct link between what you eat and how it affects your chances of getting Alzheimer's disease. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When our lives get busy, oft times the first thing that we drop is our sleep schedule. This episode of the Metabolic Classroom is your wake up call. You cannot sacrifice sleep. This week Dr. Ben Bikman and the Insulin IQ team review why getting enough sleep is absolutely vital to your metabolic health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Metabolic disorders are a chief cause of female infertility. But what you may not now is that they also lead to male infertility. This week Dr. Ben Bikman and the Insulin IQ Team discuss why even young men need to be aware of how their reproductive health is affected by insulin resistance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.