The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 118
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Cortisol & Insulin Resistance: How Cortisol Drives Fat Gain & Carb Cravings
This week, Dr. Bikman dives deep into the metabolic role of cortisol, the body’s primary glucocorticoid. He explains that while cortisol is essential for survival—mobilizing energy during fasting or …
“Fast” vs. “Slow” Insulin Resistance: The Two Paths Explained
In this lecture, Dr. Bikman presents a framework for understanding the two primary patterns of insulin resistance onset—what he terms “fast” and “slow” insulin resistance.
“Fast” insulin resistance ha…
Cold Therapy & Metabolism, Metabolic Health Benefits of Ice Baths and Shivering
During this week’s Metabolic Classroom lecture, Ben explores the metabolic power of cold therapy, explaining how brief, controlled exposure to cold can significantly enhance metabolic function.
He sta…
Seed Oils and Insulin Resistance: What the Science Really Says
During this week’s Metabolic Classroom lecture, Dr. Ben Bikman explores the connection between seed oils—specifically linoleic acid—and insulin resistance, a growing area of interest and controversy …
Fat Metabolism Deep Dive: Saturated, Mono, and Poly Fats Explained
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Could We Use GLP-1 Drugs like Ozempic & Mounjaro Better? A Smarter Weight Loss Strategy
In this Metabolic Classroom lecture, Dr. Bikman explores GLP-1 receptor agonists (such as Ozempic and Mounjaro) and how to use them more effectively.
Ben first explains how GLP-1 is naturally produced…
Natural Ways to Boost GLP-1
For this week’s Metabolic Classroom lecture, Dr. Bikman focuses on natural ways to boost GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1), a powerful gut hormone involved in appetite control, blood sugar regulation, …
How Bilirubin Affects Fat Burning, Inflammation & Metabolic Health
Dr. Bikman’s lecture this week explores the metabolic roles of bilirubin, a molecule typically associated with liver disease and jaundice but now emerging as a key player in metabolism, oxidative str…
Peptides & Metabolism - Fat Loss, Muscle Growth, and Hormones Explained
Dr. Bikman’s Metabolic Classroom lecture this week explores peptides and their effects on metabolism, fat loss, muscle growth, and overall health.
Ben begins by defining peptides as short chains of am…
Acne & Insulin Resistance: Why Your Diet Matters More Than You Think
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In this week’s lecture, Dr. Bikman explores the metabolic origins of acne, challenging the conventional view that acne is purely a skin …
How ADHD Medications Affect Fat Burning, Insulin & Brain Health
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In this week’s episode of the Metabolic Classroom lectures, Dr. Ben Bikman explores the metabolic impact of ADHD medications and whether…
GLP-1 Medications Explained: Benefits, Risks, and What You Need to Know
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Dr. Bikman’s Metabolic Classroom lecture this week explores the physiological role and implications of GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) a…
Metabolic Surgeries: How Bariatric Procedures Work, Their Benefits and Risks
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This week, Dr. Bikman’s lecture focuses on metabolic surgeries (also called bariatric surgeries), their mechanisms, and their impacts on…
How Autophagy Protects Your Cells and Boosts Longevity
In this Metabolic Classroom lecture, Dr. Bikman delves into the fascinating metabolic process of autophagy, the body’s natural recycling system that maintains cellular health by breaking down and reu…
The Metabolic Consequences of Poor Sleep
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Dr. Benjamin Bikman delves into the profound relationship between sleep and metabolic health, emphasizing the critical ro…
The Unexpected Link Between Salt Regulating Hormones and Metabolic Health
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Hypertension Medications and Metabolic Health
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This week in The Metabolic Classroom lecture, Ben focuses on the relationship between hypertension medications and metabo…
Thyroid Health and Low-Carb Diets: What Lower T3 Really Means
This week in The Metabolic Classroom, Ben explores the effects of a ketogenic diet on thyroid function, addressing concerns that lower thyroid hormone levels observed during the diet may indicate dys…
Hormone Replacement Therapy in Women: Metabolic Benefits and Misunderstood Risks
In this week’s episode of The Metabolic Classroom, Dr. Bikman delivers a comprehensive lecture on hormone replacement therapy (HRT), focusing on its role in addressing metabolic health challenges fac…
Nicotine and Insulin Resistance: What You Should Understand About the Connection
During Dr. Ben Bikman’s latest episode of The Metabolic Classroom lectures, Ben explores the metabolic effects of nicotine, emphasizing its influence beyond its addictive properties and its associati…