The Insulin & Glucose Doctor: This Will Strip Your Fat Faster Than Anything!
- Feb 6, 2025
- 2:43:51
- Full Episode
88% of adults have metabolic disease, but what’s really making us sick? Dr Benjamin Bikman reveals the hidden dangers of insulin and how to take control of your health
Dr Benjamin Bikman is a metabolic scientist and Professor of Cell Biology and Physiology. He is the host of ‘The Metabolic Classroom’ podcast and author of books such as, ‘Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease―and How to Fight It’.
00:00 Intro 02:19 My Mission to Help with Chronic Diseases 05:05 What Is Insulin Resistance? 13:53 What Causes Insulin Resistance? 21:01 Can Insulin Resistance Become Chronic? 25:22 The Importance of Fat Cells Shrinking or Expanding 34:53 What's the Evolutionary Basis of Insulin Resistance? 42:17 The Role of Insulin During Pregnancy 43:39 What Is Gestational Diabetes? 45:05 Does It Impact the Future Baby? 45:59 Women's Cancer Is Increasing While Men's Remains the Same 50:33 Ads 51:29 Alzheimer's and Dementia Are on the Rise 01:05:34 Ethnicities and Their Different Fat Distributions 01:10:03 What to Do to Extend Our Lives 01:19:31 Cholesterol: The Molecule of Life 01:22:15 Smoking Causes Insulin Resistance 01:23:52 Does Smoking Make Us Fat? 01:29:04 Ads 01:31:04 Ketosis and Insulin Sensitivity 01:39:16 Ketone Shots 01:41:12 Steven's Keto Journey 01:47:40 How to Keep Your Muscles on a Keto Diet 01:55:25 Are There Downsides to the Ketogenic Diet? 01:57:17 Is Keto Bad for Your Gut Microbiome? 02:07:05 Are Sweeteners Okay in a Keto Diet? 02:11:04 Is Salt Bad for Us? 02:19:22 The Importance of Exercise to Maintain Healthy Insulin Levels 02:22:03 Calorie Restriction 02:23:51 Why Don't We Just Take Ozempic? 02:26:19 The Side Effects of Ozempic 02:34:56 Why Liposuction Doesn't Work Long-Term 02:39:30 Who Believed In You When No One Else Did?
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Brief Summary
Dr. Benjamin Bikman discusses insulin resistance, its health impacts, and lifestyle changes for better metabolic health.
Key points
- Erectile Dysfunction and Insulin Resistance. Erectile dysfunction may be an early sign of insulin resistance in young men.
- The Role of Fat Cells. The size of fat cells, not just the amount, is crucial for metabolic health.
- Insulin Resistance Explained. High insulin levels can lead to insulin resistance, impacting fat storage and health.
- Impact of Gestational Diabetes. Mothers with gestational diabetes can hardwire their babies for obesity and diabetes later in life.
- Visceral vs. Subcutaneous Fat. Visceral fat is more harmful than subcutaneous fat, leading to serious health risks.
- Longevity and Insulin Sensitivity. Research shows that the longest living individuals maintain low insulin levels and high cholesterol.
Episode highlights
- Erectile Dysfunction and Insulin ResistanceErectile dysfunction may be an early sign of insulin resistance in young men.“Is erectile dysfunction the earliest manifestation of insulin resistance?”12:35Feb 6, 2025
- The Role of Fat CellsThe size of fat cells, not just the amount, is crucial for metabolic health.“It's not the mass of fat that matters most, it's the size of the fat cell.”23:39Feb 6, 2025
- Insulin Resistance ExplainedHigh insulin levels can lead to insulin resistance, impacting fat storage and health.“Insulin makes you fat, oh very much.”30:45Feb 6, 2025
- Impact of Gestational DiabetesMothers with gestational diabetes can hardwire their babies for obesity and diabetes later in life.“The Offspring of mothers who have gestational diabetes are significantly more likely to gain weight.”45:23Feb 6, 2025
- Visceral vs. Subcutaneous FatVisceral fat is more harmful than subcutaneous fat, leading to serious health risks.“The bigger the fat cell, the sicker the fat cell.”1:07:44Feb 6, 2025
- Longevity and Insulin SensitivityResearch shows that the longest living individuals maintain low insulin levels and high cholesterol.“The longest living humans are the most insulin sensitive.”1:18:01Feb 6, 2025
- Impact of Pollution on HealthStudies indicate that inhaling diesel exhaust can lead to increased fat mass and insulin resistance.“What you breathe does matter.”1:26:31Feb 6, 2025
- The Biggest Loser EffectExtreme caloric restriction can lead to long-term metabolic damage and increased hunger.“Hunger always wins.”1:43:15Feb 6, 2025
