What if your migraines, infertility, and poor sleep could all be traced back to one ignored hormone? In this episode, Dr. Ben Bikman reveals the truth about insulin resistance and how it’s silently impacting your health. He delves into how insulin resistance fuels the most common chronic diseases, why ketosis might be the most effective diet to address it, and most importantly, the four pillars to reverse insulin resistance naturally and effectively.
(00:00) Intro
(01:29) Why Dr. Ben Bikman Studies Metabolic Health
(03:05) My Breakthrough Moment in Understanding Metabolism
(05:31) Insulin vs Glucose: What's the Difference?
(10:41) Insulin Resistance Is the Root of Chronic Diseases
(11:43) How Insulin, Glucose, and Blood Sugar Work Together
(15:54) How Fast Can You Develop Insulin Resistance?
(19:58) How Insulin Resistance Drives Infertility
(26:25) Insulin Resistance Causes Cognitive Decline
(32:19) You Can Change Your Metabolic Health
(35:44) Early Warning Signs of Insulin Resistance
(38:18) How to Test for Insulin Resistance
(42:00) The 4 Pillars to Increase Your Insulin Sensitivity
(44:33) Beyond the Four Pillars
(49:16) Hot Springs Ad
(50:29) Fiverr Ad
(51:31) What Makes a Metabolically Healthy Meal?
(54:55) Is Diet Soda Good for You?
(59:08) The Power of Time-Restricted Eating
(01:05:07) Time-Restricted Eating vs Intermittent Fasting
(01:10:02) How Long Should You Fast?
(01:14:26) WHOOP Ad
(01:15:27) The Role of Protein in Insulin Resistance
(01:19:51) Athletes Handle Carbohydrates Differently
(01:22:19) GLP-1 and Carb Response Study
(01:28:31) Can the Keto Diet Help Control Carbs?
(01:32:12) How to Get Into Ketosis Safely
(01:38:40) How Long Should You Stay in Ketosis?
(01:42:25) What Does It Mean to Be Human?
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