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How Food, Fasting & Lifestyle Can Transform Your Metabolic Health & Reduce Your Risk of Disease with Dr Ben Bikman #582

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Sep 30, 2025
Dr. Ben Bikman, a scientist and expert on insulin, discusses the critical role of this hormone in metabolic health. He reveals that nearly 90% of adults show signs of poor metabolic function, influencing conditions like obesity and diabetes. Ben explains why measuring insulin is more revealing than glucose alone and highlights visible signs of insulin resistance, such as skin tags. He offers practical strategies like brief fasting and dietary adjustments to enhance insulin sensitivity, while also discussing how genetics affect metabolism.
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Insulin As The Master Hormone

  • Insulin is the master metabolic hormone driving how cells handle energy across the body.
  • Insulin resistance plus elevated insulin (hyperinsulinemia) explains many chronic diseases.
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Metabolic Dysfunction Is Pervasive

  • Up to 88% of U.S. adults have at least one metabolic syndrome feature linked to insulin resistance.
  • This shows insulin-related dysfunction is widespread and often undetected.
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Fast Versus Slow Insulin Resistance

  • Fast insulin resistance occurs within days from frequent intake of refined sugars and starches that keep insulin chronically high.
  • Lowering insulin quickly restores insulin sensitivity.
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