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The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman

Welcome to The Metabolic Classroom, a nutrition and lifestyle podcast focused on metabolism, which is how our bodies use energy, and the truth behind why we get sick and fat. Every week, Dr. Ben Bikman shares valuable insights that you can apply in your own life and share with friends and loved ones. The Metabolic Classroom is brought to you by BenBikman.com and InsulinIQ.com.

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Nutrition Science Health & Fitness Life Sciences Health
Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
31 minutes
Episodes
118
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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Honey & Maple Syrup vs. Sugar: What’s Better for Metabolic Health?

Honey & Maple Syrup vs. Sugar: What’s Better for Metabolic Health?

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In this episode of the Metabolic Classroom, Dr. Ben Bikman expl…

00:18:23  |   Sun 14 Sep 2025
The Truth About Statins & Women’s Health: Can They Harm More Than They Help?

The Truth About Statins & Women’s Health: Can They Harm More Than They Help?

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In this important Metabolic Classroom lecture, Dr. Bikman exami…

00:24:23  |   Sun 07 Sep 2025
Can You Build Muscle on a Low-Carb Ketogenic Diet? What the Science Says

Can You Build Muscle on a Low-Carb Ketogenic Diet? What the Science Says

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During this mini lecture, Dr. Bikman tackles the popular miscon…

00:26:40  |   Sat 30 Aug 2025
What Migraine Sufferers Need to Know About Metabolism & Insulin Resistance

What Migraine Sufferers Need to Know About Metabolism & Insulin Resistance

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This week’s Metabolic Classroom lecture is a deep dive into the…

00:27:01  |   Mon 25 Aug 2025
The Real Cause of Fat Gain: Genetics, Hormones, and Insulin

The Real Cause of Fat Gain: Genetics, Hormones, and Insulin

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In this Metabolic Classroom lecture, Dr. Bikman explains how ra…

00:25:00  |   Mon 18 Aug 2025
Yerba Mate and Metabolism: What the Science Says

Yerba Mate and Metabolism: What the Science Says

In this Metabolic Classroom, Ben explores the fascinating metabolic effects of yerba mate, a traditional South American tea that’s gaining attention in scientific circles. Yerba mate contains a syner…

00:27:42  |   Thu 07 Aug 2025
The Link Between Muscle Loss, Aging and Obesity: Anabolic Resistance Explained w/Dr. Ben Bikman

The Link Between Muscle Loss, Aging and Obesity: Anabolic Resistance Explained w/Dr. Ben Bikman

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In this Metabolic Classroom lecture, Ben explores the con…

00:32:11  |   Wed 30 Jul 2025
The Sugar Diet: What the Science Really Says

The Sugar Diet: What the Science Really Says

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In this episode of the Metabolic Classroom, Dr. Ben…

00:37:50  |   Thu 17 Jul 2025
An Alternative View of T1DM

An Alternative View of T1DM

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In this lecture, Ben challenges the conventional insulin-…

00:30:17  |   Sun 13 Jul 2025
Nitrates and Nitrites: Villain or Metabolic Hero?

Nitrates and Nitrites: Villain or Metabolic Hero?

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This Metabolic Classroom lecture explores the often misun…

00:23:54  |   Sat 05 Jul 2025
Menopause, Ketones, and Metabolism: A Strategy Explained

Menopause, Ketones, and Metabolism: A Strategy Explained

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This Metabolic Classroom lecture with Dr. Bikman explores…

00:28:46  |   Sun 29 Jun 2025
How the MTHFR Gene Affects Our Metabolic Health

How the MTHFR Gene Affects Our Metabolic Health

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In this Metabolic Classroom lecture, Dr. Bikman explores …

00:23:16  |   Mon 23 Jun 2025
Creatine Demystified: Brain, Muscle & Metabolic Benefits

Creatine Demystified: Brain, Muscle & Metabolic Benefits

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In this Metabolic Classroom lecture, Dr. Bikman breaks down the true …

00:26:43  |   Sun 15 Jun 2025
Can Nattokinase Improve Heart & Metabolic Health?

Can Nattokinase Improve Heart & Metabolic Health?

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In this Metabolic Classroom lecture, Dr. Bikman dives into the scienc…

00:24:11  |   Mon 09 Jun 2025
The China Study Revisited - Science vs. Storytelling

The China Study Revisited - Science vs. Storytelling

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In this episode of The Metabolic Classroom, Dr. Bikman critically exa…

00:20:54  |   Mon 02 Jun 2025
Does the HCG Diet Actually Work? What the Studies Really Say

Does the HCG Diet Actually Work? What the Studies Really Say

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During this Metabolic Classroom lecture, Dr. Bikman unpacks the history, …

00:27:23  |   Tue 27 May 2025
How Lectins Disrupt Insulin, Gut Health, and Immunity

How Lectins Disrupt Insulin, Gut Health, and Immunity

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In this lecture, Dr. Bikman introduces lectins as harmful plant-derived p…

00:24:11  |   Sun 18 May 2025
How Lipoprotein Lipase (LPL) Determines Where Your Body Stores Fat

How Lipoprotein Lipase (LPL) Determines Where Your Body Stores Fat

In this Metabolic Classroom lecture, Dr. Bikman dives into the central metabolic role of lipoprotein lipase (LPL)—a largely unsung but crucial enzyme that governs whether fat is burned or stored and …

00:22:59  |   Mon 12 May 2025
The Metabolic Effects of Fluoride

The Metabolic Effects of Fluoride

Dr. Ben Bikman opens this lecture with a comprehensive overview of fluoride’s history in public health, highlighting its original role in preventing dental cavities. However, he shifts the focus to i…

00:19:06  |   Mon 05 May 2025
How Fat Hormones Affect Appetite, Inflammation, and Heart Health

How Fat Hormones Affect Appetite, Inflammation, and Heart Health

In this Metabolic Classroom lecture, Dr. Ben Bikman explores the critical yet often overlooked role of fat tissue as an endocrine organ, not just a passive energy storage site.


Fat secretes dozens of …

00:28:49  |   Mon 28 Apr 2025
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