Jessie Inchauspe, a biochemist and author, shares insights on glucose management. Dr. Casey Means, a physician in metabolic health, discusses individual food responses. Dr. Ben Bikman, a professor researching insulin resistance, highlights the effects of sedentary lifestyles on metabolism. Together, they unveil practical tips like food order to lower glucose spikes, the significance of balancing carbs with protein, and the vital role of personalized nutrition in combating insulin resistance to enhance overall health.

Health experts Jessie Inchauspe, Dr. Casey Means, and Dr. Ben Bikman share tips on boosting metabolism through food. Topics include optimizing food order for glucose control, reducing glucose spikes with vinegar, unnoticed symptoms of blood sugar fluctuations, impact of carbs on insulin, and understanding insulin resistance for metabolic health.

Debate on insulin resistance causes like carbs or PUFAs with Ben Bikman, PhD. Insulin's role in liver and muscle cells, protein intake benefits, and optimizing muscle protein synthesis. Unveiling misconceptions of plant fats vs. ancestral fats, and in-depth discussion on fat cells and metabolic dysfunction

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.

Dr. Ben Bikman, a prominent researcher in gut health and inflammation, delves into the complexities of leaky gut syndrome. He explains how weakened gut barriers can let harmful substances like lipopolysaccharides enter the bloodstream, triggering chronic inflammation linked to obesity and metabolic disorders. Bikman highlights dietary factors, stressing the detrimental effects of fructose, refined oils, and gluten. He also re-evaluates the role of LDL cholesterol, presenting it as a vital player in immune health, and discusses how maintaining gut integrity is crucial for overall wellness.

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Pendulum.Nearly six million individuals live with Alzheimer’s disease in the US, and the numbers continue to rise. After 30 years of encountering dead ends while addressing Alzheimer’s disease as a problem of brain plaques, researchers are looking at other contributing factors. On today’s mini-episode, Dhru sits down with Dr. Ben Bikman to talk about the growing body of evidence that indicates a strong correlation between Alzheimer’s disease and a disrupted metabolic state where the brain can’t get enough energy.In this episode we dive into:-Why Alzheimer's disease is increasingly being referred to as insulin resistance of the brain or type 3 diabetes-Early signs of potential cognitive decline-Common foods that drive insulin resistance-Foods that fuel your body and brain-What you can do today to reduce your risk for Alzheimer's disease Listen to the full episode here.For more on Dr. Ben Bikman, follow him on Instagram @BenBikmanPhD, Facebook @BenjaminBikmanPhD, Twitter @BenBikmanPhD, and through his websites, bikmanlab.byu.edu and insuliniq.com. Get his book, Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease―and How to Fight It, here. This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Pendulum.InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself.Pendulum is the first company to figure out how to harness the amazing benefits of Akkermansia in a probiotic capsule. To receive 20% off your first purchase of Pendulum’s Akkermansia probiotic supplement, go to Pendulumlife.com and use code DHRU20. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Ben Bikman, expert in insulin's critical role in weight gain and chronic disease, discusses the importance of fasting insulin, the correlation between insulin and weight gain, the role of insulin throughout the day, controlling insulin for weight loss, the challenges of relying on whole foods for nutrition, the importance of protein intake and muscle mass, acknowledging knowledge gaps and varied expertise, and Dr. Bikman's roles as a research scientist, author, and entrepreneur.

Content creator, Austin McGuffie, AKA Metabolism Mentor, chatted with Levels advisor, Dr. Ben Bikman, about all the different facets of metabolic health including how insulin resistance can affect every person differently based on gender, age and even ethnicity. Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: https://levels.link/wnl Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health. Look for new shows every month on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations with thought leaders about metabolic health (05:04) - Keeping insulin low (11:05) - Eating protein first (13:34) - A lesson on fat cell growth (26:14) - The first form of insulin resistance (27:31) - The second form of insulin resistance (29:57) - Elevated insulin causes insulin resistance (31:23) - Lower your insulin intake (36:04) - Type 2 diabetes follows a familial pattern (38:15) - The genetics to get metabolically sick (41:16) - Control carbs, prioritize protein, don't be afraid of fat Transcripts & Show Notes  Watch the video - https://youtu.be/TpH4mUhLFec

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Rupa Health.Most people are pretty confused when it comes to metabolic health. Fasting, macronutrient ratios, and blood glucose regulation are only a few of the topics that trip people up when it comes to managing a healthy weight and relationship to food. Naturally, I like to look to the latest research to find a clearer picture. And science has come a long way since the “eat less, exercise more” paradigm was first introduced. If you’ve wondered what aspects of your diet and lifestyle made the biggest impact on your metabolic health and how to make subtle tweaks for maximum impact, this episode of The Dhru Purohit Podcast is for you. Today I talk to my good friend, Dr. Ben Bikman about all this and more. Dr. Bikman is a renowned metabolic research scientist and a popular speaker on human metabolism and nutrition. He is the author of the book, Why We Get Sick, which offers a thought-provoking yet real solution to insulin resistance and reversing pre-diabetes, improving brain function, shedding fat, and preventing diabetes.  In this episode, we dive into:   -The best approach to take when you start fasting (6:27)-Why eating fruit first thing in the morning is not the best thing for our health (9:00)-Dr. Bikman’s daily eating routine (11:40)-What Dr. Bikman feeds his kids (17:32)-The debate around fat metabolism and obesity (24:26)-The implications for following the advice of “eat less, exercise more” (35:13)-The two-steps to weight loss (36:44)-Weight loss and psychological addictions (40:51)-Dr. Bikman’s go-to snacks (46:23)-The unique metabolic state in pregnancy and physiological insulin resistance (54:52)For more on Dr. Bikman, follow him on Instagram @BenBikmanPhD, and through his websites http://bikmanlab.byu.edu/ and https://www.insuliniq.com/. Get his book, Why We Get Sick at https://benbellabooks.com/shop/why-we-get-sick/. Find Dr. Bikman's HLTH Code Meal Replacement Shake at https://gethlth.com/.This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Rupa Health.InsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they’re offering my podcast community 25% off. Just go to insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount code and try it out for yourself.Rupa Health is a place for Functional Medicine practitioners to access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, Great Plains, and more. You can check out a free live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Ben Bikman, a renowned researcher focused on insulin and obesity, delves into the fuel partitioning theory, revealing how hormonal influences dictate whether our bodies store or burn energy. He challenges the simplistic caloric view of obesity, highlighting the role of insulin in overeating and chronic diseases. By exploring various animal models, Dr. Bikman illustrates the complex interplay between hormones and fat storage. He advocates for a strategy that prioritizes insulin management for effective weight loss, changing the conversation around obesity.