The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman

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Welcome to The Metabolic Classroom, a nutrition and lifestyle podcast focused on metabolism, which is how our bodies use energy, and the truth behind why we get sick and fat. Every week, Dr. Ben Bikman shares valuable insights that you can apply in your own life and share with friends and loved ones. The Metabolic Classroom is brought to you by BenBikman.com and InsulinIQ.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Date
The China Study Revisited - Science vs. Storytelling
Jun 02, 2025
Does the HCG Diet Actually Work? What the Studies Really Say
May 27, 2025
How Lectins Disrupt Insulin, Gut Health, and Immunity
May 18, 2025
How Lipoprotein Lipase (LPL) Determines Where Your Body Stores Fat
May 12, 2025
The Metabolic Effects of Fluoride
May 05, 2025
How Fat Hormones Affect Appetite, Inflammation, and Heart Health
Apr 28, 2025
Cortisol & Insulin Resistance: How Cortisol Drives Fat Gain & Carb Cravings
Apr 21, 2025
“Fast” vs. “Slow” Insulin Resistance: The Two Paths Explained
Apr 14, 2025
Cold Therapy & Metabolism, Metabolic Health Benefits of Ice Baths and Shivering
Mar 28, 2025
Seed Oils and Insulin Resistance: What the Science Really Says
Mar 24, 2025
Fat Metabolism Deep Dive: Saturated, Mono, and Poly Fats Explained
Mar 13, 2025
Could We Use GLP-1 Drugs like Ozempic & Mounjaro Better? A Smarter Weight Loss Strategy
Mar 06, 2025
Natural Ways to Boost GLP-1
Feb 28, 2025
How Bilirubin Affects Fat Burning, Inflammation & Metabolic Health
Feb 24, 2025
Peptides & Metabolism - Fat Loss, Muscle Growth, and Hormones Explained
Feb 13, 2025
Acne & Insulin Resistance: Why Your Diet Matters More Than You Think
Feb 04, 2025
How ADHD Medications Affect Fat Burning, Insulin & Brain Health
Jan 31, 2025
GLP-1 Medications Explained: Benefits, Risks, and What You Need to Know
Jan 23, 2025
Metabolic Surgeries: How Bariatric Procedures Work, Their Benefits and Risks
Jan 23, 2025
How Autophagy Protects Your Cells and Boosts Longevity
Jan 07, 2025
The Metabolic Consequences of Poor Sleep
Dec 31, 2024
The Unexpected Link Between Salt Regulating Hormones and Metabolic Health
Dec 19, 2024
Hypertension Medications and Metabolic Health
Dec 12, 2024
Thyroid Health and Low-Carb Diets: What Lower T3 Really Means
Dec 02, 2024
Hormone Replacement Therapy in Women: Metabolic Benefits and Misunderstood Risks
Dec 02, 2024
Nicotine and Insulin Resistance: What You Should Understand About the Connection
Nov 20, 2024
Oxalates and Metabolic Health: How and Why Antinutrients From Plants Can Be Harmful
Nov 14, 2024
Microplastics & Metabolic Health: The Surprising Connection with Dr. Ben Bikman
Nov 07, 2024
Using a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) to Help You Improve Insulin Sensitivity
Oct 31, 2024
Glucosamine and Metabolic Health: What You Need to Know with Dr. Ben Bikman
Oct 24, 2024
Hyperglycemia Explained: The Consequences of High Blood Sugar and Why It Matters with Dr. Ben Bikman
Oct 19, 2024
The Links Between Antidepressants, Metabolic Health, and Insulin Resistance with Dr. Ben Bikman
Oct 03, 2024
The Truth About Liposuction and Its Health Impact, with Dr. Ben Bikman
Sep 26, 2024
The Truth About Lactate: It’s Not What You Think | Dr. Ben Bikman
Sep 20, 2024
Rapamycin and Longevity: What the Research Really Says with Dr. Ben Bikman
Sep 12, 2024
Leaky Gut Explained: Dr. Ben Bikman on Gut Health and Inflammation
Sep 05, 2024
How Hormones Control Obesity: The Fuel Partitioning Theory with Dr. Ben Bikman
Sep 04, 2024
Why A1C Isn't Enough: Insights from Dr. Ben Bikman with Dr. Ken Berry
Aug 26, 2024
The Impact of Estrogens on Glucose Metabolism and Insulin Resistance
Aug 16, 2024
Understanding Anabolic Resistance: Dr. Ben Bikman on Aging and Muscle Health
Aug 12, 2024
The Metabolic Health Benefits of Fermented Foods with Dr. Ben Bikman
Aug 08, 2024
The Randle Cycle: How Your Body Chooses Between Glucose and Fat
Jul 23, 2024
Leptin and Leptin Resistance Explained
Jul 18, 2024
Sarcopenic Obesity
Jun 28, 2024
Alcohol and Insulin Resistance
Jun 20, 2024
Energy Toxicity and Insulin Resistance
Jun 06, 2024
Sleep and Insulin Resistance
Jun 06, 2024
Exogenous Ketones with Dr. Ben Bikman
May 23, 2024
Heart Health: Fat Matters
May 20, 2024
Uric Acid with Dr. Ben Bikman
May 15, 2024
Saturated Fat with Dr. Ben Bikman
May 07, 2024
Salt and Cardiometabolic Health with Dr. Ben Bikman
May 02, 2024
Lipedema with Dr. Ben Bikman
Apr 24, 2024
The Metabolism of Male Infertility
Apr 18, 2024
The Metabolism of Female Infertility
Apr 11, 2024
Fatty Liver Disease with Dr. Ben Bikman
Apr 01, 2024
Strategies for Fat Burning with Dr. Ben Bikman
Mar 28, 2024
The Skinny on Fat: Sex and Fat Metabolism
Mar 21, 2024
Aging, and the Life of Fat with Dr. Ben Bikman
Mar 13, 2024
Why and Where We Store Fat
Mar 07, 2024
Drugs for Cardiovascular Health with Dr. Ben Bikman
Feb 29, 2024
Why Anti-Diabetic Drugs Usually Make Things Worse
Feb 22, 2024
What is GLP-1, What Does It Do, and Where Does It Come From?
Feb 14, 2024
Weight Loss Drugs
Feb 08, 2024
How to Measure and Fix Insulin Resistance
Feb 02, 2024
Why Does Insulin Resistance Matter?
Jan 25, 2024
Where Does Insulin Resistance Come From?
Jan 22, 2024
Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome
Jan 14, 2024
Leaky Gut and Nutrition
Aug 13, 2021
Low Carb Eating and Kidney Health
Aug 13, 2021
Can a Low-Carb Diet Cause Insulin Resistance?
Jul 16, 2021
Insulin Resistance & Women’s Reproductive Health
Jul 02, 2021
Caffeine, Insulin & Metabolism
Jul 02, 2021
The "Healthy" Whole Grain Question
Jun 18, 2021
Diving Into Diabetes Drugs
Jun 11, 2021
The Truth About Cholesterol
Jun 04, 2021
Diving Deep Into Diabetes
May 28, 2021
Metformin: The Magic & Misery
May 21, 2021
Decoding the Dawn Phenomenon
May 18, 2021
The Metabolic Side of Stress
May 14, 2021
Estrogen and Fat Storage
May 11, 2021
Leptin 101
May 07, 2021
Fiber: Friend or Foe?
May 04, 2021
Insulin Resistance and Cognition
Apr 30, 2021
Does Red Meat Cause Cancer?
Apr 27, 2021
Cellular Glucose Transport
Apr 23, 2021
Heart Health - Fat Matters!
Apr 19, 2021
Insulin Alters Metabolic Rate
Apr 16, 2021
Is Your Thyroid Lost on a Low-Carb Diet?
Apr 13, 2021
Are Your Fat Cells Too Fat?
Apr 09, 2021
Fructose and Fatty Liver Disease
Apr 06, 2021
Are You Eating Enough Salt to Stay Insulin Sensitive?
Apr 02, 2021
Are You Making Your Fat Cells Hungry?
Mar 30, 2021
Control Fat By Burning Fat
Mar 26, 2021
Does Too Much Fat in Your Diet Cause Hypertension?
Mar 23, 2021
Does High Insulin Lead to More Migraines?
Mar 19, 2021
The Link Between Metabolism and Alzheimer’s
Mar 15, 2021
Sleep and Insulin Resistance
Mar 12, 2021
Contribution of Insulin Resistance to Male Infertility and Hormone Problems
Mar 09, 2021
Do Low-Carb Diets Spike Cortisol and Reduce Muscle Mass?
Mar 05, 2021
Thyroid Hormone Effects on Insulin Receptors on Fat Cells
Mar 02, 2021
Low-Fat vs. Low-Carb Diets Depending on Insulin Resistance Status
Feb 26, 2021
Discussion of JAMA Research Showing No Intermittent Fasting Benefits
Feb 23, 2021
Welcome to The Metabolic Classroom
Feb 16, 2021