How Insulin Resistance DESTROYS Your Brain and Performance

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Dec 10, 2024

Dr. Ben Bikman, a metabolic scientist and best-selling author, discusses the alarming effects of insulin resistance on brain health and chronic diseases like Alzheimer's. He challenges traditional beliefs about obesity and advocates for lifestyle changes over medication. The conversation highlights the transformative role of insulin in fat metabolism and glucose regulation. Dr. Bikman explores the benefits of a ketogenic diet, natural supplements, and rethinking Alzheimer's origins, ultimately emphasizing the need for greater awareness of insulin's impact on health.

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Insulin Resistance: A Common Enemy

Insulin resistance, the most common health problem worldwide, affects half of all adults.
It's a causal factor in almost every chronic disease.

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Insulin's Importance

Insulin is essential; every cell responds to it, regulating functions like energy use and sex hormone production.
Its main role is controlling blood sugar, but it does much more.

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Insulin Resistance and High Insulin

High insulin levels, both a cause and consequence of insulin resistance, disrupt normal bodily functions.
Like being deafened at a rock concert, cells become resistant to overexposure.

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Dr. Ben Bikman joins for an insightful discussion on insulin resistance, metabolic health, and chronic diseases like Alzheimer's. Exploring insulin's role in fat metabolism, muscle function, and glucose regulation,

Dr. Bikman challenges conventional views on obesity and chronic disease prevention, emphasizing lifestyle changes over medication. He delves into the effects of GLP1 drugs and the significant impact of insulin resistance on cardiovascular health.

With expert analysis, Dr. Bikman underscores how understanding insulin can revolutionize preventative health measures and improve metabolic function.

Timestamp Summary
0:00 Understanding Insulin Resistance and Its Impact on Health
6:36 Understanding Insulin's Role in Health and Disease
10:20 Understanding Insulin Resistance and Glucose Management
20:30 Exploring Natural Supplements for Managing Glucose Levels
23:00 Challenging the Plaque Theory in Alzheimer's Disease
27:27 Ketones as a Vital Energy Source for the Brain
32:04 Exploring Ketone Types and Tastes
33:33 Insulin Resistance and Ethnic Differences in Fat Cell Growth
38:04 Insulin's Role in Fat Cell Growth and Metabolism
45:10 GLP1 Drugs and Dietary Changes for Insulin Sensitivity
55:52 Understanding Insulin Resistance and Its Impact on Health

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