Dr. 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 why it’s producedThe healthy ranges of insulinWhy leptin is essential for fertility and the cause of PCOSWhen people become insulin resistant and what happens when you cross that lineHow your body uses ketones as fuelThe role of cholesterol when it comes to insulin resistanceResources:pdbio.byu.edu/bikman-labgethlth.comInstagram: @benbikmanphdTwitter: @BenBikmanPhDRead: "Why We Get Sick"Connect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe Well By Kelly is a production of Crate MediaMentioned in this episode:BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

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