The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman
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.
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Episodes (277)
Why Alzheimer’s May Be a Metabolic Disease
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The Personal Fat Threshold Explained and Ethnicity’s Impact
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How Bile Controls Insulin, GLP-1, and Fat Burning
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LDL Isn’t the Problem? The Real Drivers of Heart Disease
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Why Exercise Benefits Every Organ — Not Just Muscle
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How Glucose Overload Breaks Your Metabolism (And How to Fix It)
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Why Your Cells Age (And What You Can Do About It)
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Separating Nicotine from Smoking: Myths, Metabolism, and Medicine
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The Hidden Power of Ketones: Fueling + Signaling
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GLP-1 Isn’t Enough: Why Glucagon is the Key to Lasting Weight Loss
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Stop Metabolic Inflammation at the Source: Your Gut
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Boost Testosterone Naturally: Mitochondria, Insulin, and Fighting Back
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How Omega-3s Supercharge Fat Loss and Muscle Gain
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Ketones and Your Heart - How Ketones Protect the Cardiovascular System
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Plant Protein vs Animal Protein: What the Science Really Says
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Why Women Enter Ketosis Faster Than Men - What the Science Reveals
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How Ketones Help the Brain Recover From Concussions
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The Power of Plasmalogens: Boost Metabolism & Improve Insulin Sensitivity
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Ketogenesis & Stress: Can Stress Hormones Actually Be Good For You?
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Why the Glycocalyx is a Hidden Key to Metabolic Health & How to Protect It
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The Pancreas: Our Most Underrated Metabolic Organ & Why Its Health is Vital
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How Your Nervous System Controls Metabolism: Fight or Flight vs Rest & Digest
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Honey & Maple Syrup vs. Sugar: What’s Better for Metabolic Health?
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The Truth About Statins & Women’s Health: Can They Harm More Than They Help?
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Can You Build Muscle on a Low-Carb Ketogenic Diet? What the Science Says
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What Migraine Sufferers Need to Know About Metabolism & Insulin Resistance
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The Real Cause of Fat Gain: Genetics, Hormones, and Insulin
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Yerba Mate and Metabolism: What the Science Says
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The Link Between Muscle Loss, Aging and Obesity: Anabolic Resistance Explained w...
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The Sugar Diet: What the Science Really Says
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An Alternative View of T1DM
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Nitrates and Nitrites: Villain or Metabolic Hero?
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Menopause, Ketones, and Metabolism: A Strategy Explained
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How the MTHFR Gene Affects Our Metabolic Health
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Creatine Demystified: Brain, Muscle & Metabolic Benefits
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Can Nattokinase Improve Heart & Metabolic Health?
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The China Study Revisited - Science vs. Storytelling
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Does the HCG Diet Actually Work? What the Studies Really Say
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How Lectins Disrupt Insulin, Gut Health, and Immunity
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How Lipoprotein Lipase (LPL) Determines Where Your Body Stores Fat
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The Metabolic Effects of Fluoride
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How Fat Hormones Affect Appetite, Inflammation, and Heart Health
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Cortisol & Insulin Resistance: How Cortisol Drives Fat Gain & Carb Cravings
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“Fast” vs. “Slow” Insulin Resistance: The Two Paths Explained
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Cold Therapy & Metabolism, Metabolic Health Benefits of Ice Baths and Shivering
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Seed Oils and Insulin Resistance: What the Science Really Says
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Fat Metabolism Deep Dive: Saturated, Mono, and Poly Fats Explained
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Could We Use GLP-1 Drugs like Ozempic & Mounjaro Better? A Smarter Weight Loss S...
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Natural Ways to Boost GLP-1
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How Bilirubin Affects Fat Burning, Inflammation & Metabolic Health
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