The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman
Episodes
What is GLP-1, What Does It Do, and Where Does It Come From?
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of The Metabolic Classroom, Dr. Ben Bikman delves into the fascinating topic of GLP-1, a hormone of significant interest in metabol...
Weight Loss Drugs
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beginning with a discussion on the evolution of these medications, Dr. Bikman emphasizes their significance in combating obesity-related health issues...
How to Measure and Fix Insulin Resistance
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Metabolic Classroom, the discussion centers on addressing insulin resistance, marking the final part of a series that viewers are encourage...
Why Does Insulin Resistance Matter?
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The focus of Dr. Bikman’s Metabolic Classroom today is to help us all better understand, “Why does insulin resistance matter?”This week's Metabo...
Where Does Insulin Resistance Come From?
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The focus of the classroom today is to help you better understand the origins of insulin resistance.Learn more at: Insulin IQ Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The title for today is focusing on Insulin Resistance in the Metabolic Syndrome, and I could describe that another way, which is just kind of understa...
Leaky Gut and Nutrition
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many people today are wary of discussions about leaky gut because there are so many questionable cures being sold without scientific evidence to suppo...
Low Carb Eating and Kidney Health
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most persistent oppositions to a low carb diet is the idea that it can damage the kidneys. Let's dive into what the data really shows.Here ...
Can a Low-Carb Diet Cause Insulin Resistance?
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many people claim that eating low-carb can actually make you insulin resistant. How can this be? The answer lies in the key difference between two typ...
Insulin Resistance & Women’s Reproductive Health
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s estimated that up to 12% of women in the US are affected by fertility problems directly caused by insulin resistance. Join Dr. Ben Bikman, the ...
Caffeine, Insulin & Metabolism
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here are the resources that Ben references during the episode:Study #1 - https://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/25/2/364.shortLearn more at Insulin...
The "Healthy" Whole Grain Question
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For our entire lives we’ve always heard that “healthy whole grains are an essential part of a balanced diet.” In light of what we now know about...
Diving Into Diabetes Drugs
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Some of the most common diabetes drugs work in interesting ways. Let’s talk about some of the most common: SGLT inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonis...
The Truth About Cholesterol
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Good” cholesterol? “Bad” cholesterol? Decades of unclear and misinterpreted science have led to widespread misunderstanding of this vital com...
Diving Deep Into Diabetes
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Despite sharing a name, type 1 and type 2 diabetes have surprisingly little in common. Let’s explore what they have in common and their many differe...
Metformin: The Magic & Misery
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Metformin is the most widely used drug to fight diabetes. Let’s talk about how it works and when it doesn’t work well.Here are the resources that ...
Decoding the Dawn Phenomenon
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A spike in glucose levels each morning can be startling, but it doesn’t need to be scary. To understand the dawn phenomenon, you need to understand ...
The Metabolic Side of Stress
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stress is an essential part of being human—we need a stress response. However, when stress is turned on indefinitely, metabolic health suffers.Learn...
Estrogen and Fat Storage
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sex hormones control many processes in the body and estrogens have multiple and diverse effects on telling the body where and how to store fat.Learn m...
Leptin 101
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all know about leptin’s effects on hunger, but it’s involved in so much more. Let’s learn about this metabolic heavyweight.Learn more at Insu...
Fiber: Friend or Foe?
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dietary fiber enjoys a lofty position in the hallowed halls of dietary advice, but the truth is more complicated. Whether fiber is helpful or harmful ...
Insulin Resistance and Cognition
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The brain is among the highest metabolic rate organs in the body. It needs a lot of energy, and it needs insulin’s help. When the brain becomes insu...
Does Red Meat Cause Cancer?
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Within the field of nutrition, fewer topics are as hotly debated and defended as the view that red meat causes cancer. Let’s explore the data, keepi...
Cellular Glucose Transport
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How glucose moves in and out of cells is important to understanding insulin resistance, fuel use, and more. Let’s learn about glucose transporters o...
Heart Health - Fat Matters!
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve been told for decades that saturated fats cause plaques that block blood vessels. What if that’s wrong?Study #1 - https://www.pnas.org/conte...
Insulin Alters Metabolic Rate
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While a calorie is certainly a calorie, overlooking the effect of those calories on insulin means we miss a piece of the metabolic puzzle. We’ll exp...
Is Your Thyroid Lost on a Low-Carb Diet?
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A low-carb diet can do a lot of good things, but does it come at the expense of the thyroid? We’ll review the evidence and explore the relationship ...
Are Your Fat Cells Too Fat?
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When fat cells get too big rather than too many, they start to suffer. This week Dr. Ben Bikman and the Insulin IQ Team review the evidence for why th...
Fructose and Fatty Liver Disease
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you worried about your fatty liver. This week Dr. Ben Bikman and the Insulin IQ Team explore what the sweet carbohydrate, fructose, does to liver ...
Are You Eating Enough Salt to Stay Insulin Sensitive?
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you eating enough salt to stay insulin sensitive? Dietary salt is too often viewed as something to avoid, but could eating too little salt actuall...
Are You Making Your Fat Cells Hungry?
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Long term restriction of calories seems like the simplest answer to losing weight; eat less weigh less, right? However, this approach the serious cons...
Control Fat By Burning Fat
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Does Too Much Fat in Your Diet Cause Hypertension?
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Does High Insulin Lead to More Migraines?
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 migr...
The Link Between Metabolism and Alzheimer’s
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Sleep and Insulin Resistance
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. Y...
Contribution of Insulin Resistance to Male Infertility and Hormone Problems
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Bi...
Do Low-Carb Diets Spike Cortisol and Reduce Muscle Mass?
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Thyroid Hormone Effects on Insulin Receptors on Fat Cells
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. Bikm...
Low-Fat vs. Low-Carb Diets Depending on Insulin Resistance Status
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 depe...
Discussion of JAMA Research Showing No Intermittent Fasting Benefits
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our friend, Dr. Bret Scher, MD writes, “A new study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), shows no benefit...
Welcome to The Metabolic Classroom
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 heal...