The Jordan Harbinger Show 1201: Benjamin Bikman | Insulin Resistance Is Killing Half of America
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Aug 26, 2025 
Dr. Benjamin Bikman, a bioenergetics expert, delves into the pervasive issue of insulin resistance affecting half of Americans. He explains how this condition not only links to diabetes but also contributes to Alzheimer's and erectile dysfunction. Bikman discusses the importance of testing insulin levels rather than just blood glucose, and the role of fat cell size in metabolic health. He emphasizes that lifestyle changes, especially reducing carbs, can reverse Type 2 diabetes, providing hope for many. The conversation is packed with surprising insights on health, diet, and cognition.
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Insulin Is The Key Metabolic Signal
- Insulin, not glucose, is the upstream driver of many chronic diseases and is rarely measured in routine tests.
- Focusing on insulin detects and treats cardiometabolic disease earlier than glucose-centric care.
Metabolic Syndrome Has One Root
- The metabolic syndrome clusters symptoms that share one root cause: insulin resistance.
- Treating insulin resistance addresses multiple downstream diseases at once rather than individual symptoms.
Host's Personal Health Reversal
- Jordan described his own reversal: losing 50+ pounds improved blood pressure, A1C, and lipids without lifelong meds.
- His story illustrates how lifestyle changes targeting insulin can reverse risk markers quickly.
