The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman Are You Making Your Fat Cells Hungry?
Mar 30, 2021
Dr. Ben Bikman discusses why calorie restriction isn't the only solution for weight loss, diving into the impact on fat cells and hormones. They explore the rebound of lipoprotein lipase post-weight loss, insulin sensitivity in fat cells, and the importance of lowering insulin levels for fat burning. The podcast also covers muscle gain without exercise and the fate of unused fat.
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Calorie Restriction Paradox
- Restricting calories long-term makes fat cells more efficient at storing fat.
- This makes sustained weight loss through calorie restriction counterproductive.
Sustainable Weight Loss
- Avoid long-term calorie restriction for weight loss.
- Lower insulin levels to promote fat burning in muscle cells instead of fat storage.
Insulin's Role
- Lowering insulin turns down fat storage in fat cells and turns it up in muscle cells.
- This allows muscle to burn fat instead of storing it, aiding weight management.