Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 2630: Fat Loss & Optimizing the Metabolism With Dr. Ben Bikman
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Jun 30, 2025 
Dr. Ben Bikman, a biomedical scientist specializing in metabolic disorders, dives deep into fat loss and insulin resistance. He challenges common beliefs about heart disease and cholesterol. The conversation reveals surprising links between strength training and Alzheimer’s, plus the critical role of insulin in metabolism. Dr. Bikman advocates for creatine's benefits on cognitive health and warns about the risks of banned weight loss compounds. He also reflects on faith's resurgence among youth, blending personal insights with scientific exploration.
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LDL Is Not The Culprit
- LDL cholesterol alone is a poor predictor of heart attacks.
- LDL may act more like a scavenger molecule responding to vascular injury than causing it.
LDL's Immune Role
- LDL may bind infectious pathogens, acting like an antibiotic.
- Plaque in vessels could be a response to infection, not caused by LDL itself.
Insulin Resistance Links Diseases
- Insulin resistance links heart disease and dementia.
- The brain's insulin resistance leads to glucose hypometabolism seen in Alzheimer's.
