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The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman

Welcome to The Metabolic Classroom, a nutritionand 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:16

The Power of Plasmalogens: Boost Metabolism & Improve...

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman ·

2025/10/27

📢 Ask Dr. Bikman’s Digital Mind: https://benbikman.com/ben-bikmans-digital-ai-mind📢 Dr. Bikman’s Community & Coaching Site, Insulin IQ: https://insuliniq.com📢 Become an Insider, Ben’s website: https://www.benbikman.comIn this Metabolic Classroom lecture, Dr. Bikman explains the crucial role of plasmalogens—a unique type of fat found in the membranes of cells, especially in metabolically active tissues like the brain, heart, and fat cells.These special fats help keep cells flexible, support

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20:40

Ketogenesis & Stress: Can Stress Hormones Actually Be...

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman ·

2025/10/15

visit: https://www.benbikman.comvisit: https://insuliniq.com In this Metabolic Classroom lecture, Dr. Bikman explores the deep biochemical relationship between stress and ketone production, uncovering how the body interprets stress signals as cues to mobilize fat and create ketones.He explains how stress hormones—like epinephrine, cortisol, glucagon, and growth hormone—aren’t just emergency signals but actually metabolic adaptation hormones that help the body shift into fat-burning mode. Through the

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27:20

Why the Glycocalyx is a Hidden Key to Metabolic...

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman ·

2025/10/13

📢 Dr. Bikman’s Community & Coaching Site, Insulin IQ: https://insuliniq.com📢 Become an Insider, Ben’s website: https://www.benbikman.comIn this Metabolic Classroom lecture, Dr. Bikman explores the often-overlooked but metabolically vital glycocalyx—a carbohydrate-rich layer coating nearly every cell in the human body. Far from being just a structural feature, the glycocalyx influences nutrient absorption, immune response, vascular function, inflammation, and even how fat cells grow and

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21:31

The Pancreas: Our Most Underrated Metabolic Organ &...

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman ·

2025/10/06

📢 Dr. Bikman’s Community & Coaching Site, Insulin IQ: https://insuliniq.com📢 Become an Insider, Ben’s website: https://www.benbikman.comIn this episode of Metabolic Classroom, Ben Bikman takes a detailed look at the pancreas, a small but mighty organ with two major roles—endocrine and exocrine. The endocrine pancreas (just 1–2% of its mass) regulates metabolism by secreting hormones like insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, pancreatic polypeptide, and ghrelin. These hormones work together in a

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28:49

How Your Nervous System Controls Metabolism: Fight or...

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman ·

2025/09/29

📢 Dr. Bikman’s Community & Coaching Site, Insulin IQ: https://insuliniq.com📢 Become an Insider, Ben’s website: https://www.benbikman.comIn this foundational Metabolic Classroom lecture, Dr. Ben Bikman unpacks the vital role of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) in maintaining health and metabolic balance.The ANS, a part of the peripheral nervous system, regulates involuntary processes such as heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, and blood pressure—largely without conscious control. It's

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18:23

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

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman ·

2025/09/14

📢 Dr. Bikman’s Community & Coaching Site, Insulin IQ: https://insuliniq.com📢 Become an Insider, Ben’s website: https://www.benbikman.comIn this episode of the Metabolic Classroom, Dr. Ben Bikman explores whether natural sweeteners like honey and maple syrup might be better metabolic alternatives to table sugar. He begins with a fascinating historical background, including honey’s use as a wound-healing agent in World War I, and transitions into modern research that investigates their effects

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24:23

The Truth About Statins & Women’s Health: Can They...

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman ·

2025/09/07

📢 Dr. Bikman’s Community & Coaching Site, Insulin IQ: https://insuliniq.com📢 Become an Insider, Ben’s website: https://www.benbikman.comIn this important Metabolic Classroom lecture, Dr. Bikman examines the use of statins in women, particularly for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.While statins are widely prescribed to lower LDL cholesterol and ApoB levels, Ben highlights research showing that these markers are weak predictors of cardiovascular risk in women. In contrast, metabolic

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26:40

Can You Build Muscle on a Low-Carb Ketogenic Diet?...

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman ·

2025/08/30

📢 Dr. Bikman’s Community & Coaching Site, Insulin IQ: https://insuliniq.com📢 Become an Insider, Ben’s website: https://www.benbikman.comDuring this mini lecture, Dr. Bikman tackles the popular misconception that building muscle requires carbohydrates and insulin spikes. He begins by reframing insulin's role—not as a muscle-building hormone, but primarily as an anti-catabolic signal that helps prevent muscle breakdown.Contrary to long-held beliefs, insulin doesn’t directly stimulate muscle

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27:01

What Migraine Sufferers Need to Know About Metabolism...

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman ·

2025/08/25

📢 Dr. Bikman’s Community & Coaching Site, Insulin IQ: https://insuliniq.com📢 Become an Insider, Ben’s website: https://www.benbikman.comThis week’s Metabolic Classroom lecture is a deep dive into the metabolic roots of migraines—a condition that affects millions but is rarely discussed through the lens of insulin resistance and energy dysregulation.Dr. Bikman explains that migraines are more than just headaches; they’re complex neurological events often triggered by disruptions in how the

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25:00

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

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman ·

2025/08/18

📢 Dr. Bikman’s Community & Coaching Site, Insulin IQ: https://insuliniq.com📢 Become an Insider, Ben’s website: https://www.benbikman.comIn this Metabolic Classroom lecture, Dr. Bikman explains how rare genetic forms of obesity—known as monogenic obesity—reveal deep insights into how the body stores fat and why the “calories in, calories out” model falls short.He introduces three genetic conditions—leptin deficiency, POMC deficiency, and MC4R mutations—that disrupt appetite control and fat

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27:42

Yerba Mate and Metabolism: What the Science Says

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman ·

2025/08/07

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 synergistic mix of bioactive compounds, including xanthines (like caffeine), chlorogenic acid, and saponins—all of which contribute to its wide-ranging health benefits. Dr. Bikman explains how this unique brew supports fat loss, improves mitochondrial efficiency, regulates appetite, and enhances insulin

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32:11

The Link Between Muscle Loss, Aging and Obesity:...

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman ·

2025/07/30

📢 Dr. Bikman’s Community & Coaching Site, Insulin IQ: https://insuliniq.comand/or📢 Become an Insider, Ben’s website: https://www.benbikman.comIn this Metabolic Classroom lecture, Ben explores the concept of anabolic resistance—the body’s reduced ability to build and maintain muscle in response to stimuli like protein intake and resistance training.This phenomenon, often associated with aging, also affects individuals with obesity or a sedentary lifestyle. Because muscle health is directly tied

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37:50

The Sugar Diet: What the Science Really Says

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman ·

2025/07/17

📢 Visit Dr. Bikman’s Community & Coaching Site, Insulin IQ: https://insuliniq.comand/or📢 Become an Insider, Ben’s website: https://www.benbikman.comIn this episode of the Metabolic Classroom, Dr. Ben Bikman explores a surprising and controversial dietary trend: the “sugar diet.”Despite its name, this diet isn’t built around candy and soda. Instead, it promotes a very high intake of simple carbohydrates—primarily from natural sources like fruit, honey, and juices—while restricting both protein

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30:17

An Alternative View of T1DM

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman ·

2025/07/13

📢 Dr. Bikman’s Community & Coaching Site, Insulin IQ: https://insuliniq.comand/or📢 Become an Insider, Ben’s website: https://www.benbikman.comIn this lecture, Ben challenges the conventional insulin-centric model of type 1 diabetes by introducing the “bi-hormonal hypothesis” proposed by Dr. Roger Unger.While insulin deficiency is a defining feature of T1DM, Dr. Bikman emphasizes the overlooked role of glucagon in driving hyperglycemia, ketone production, and muscle wasting. In normal

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23:54

Nitrates and Nitrites: Villain or Metabolic Hero?

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman ·

2025/07/05

📢 Dr. Bikman’s Community & Coaching Site, Insulin IQ: https://insuliniq.comand/or📢 Become an Insider, Ben’s website: https://www.benbikman.comThis Metabolic Classroom lecture explores the often misunderstood world of nitrates and nitrites—compounds historically feared due to their association with processed meats.Dr. Bikman presents a balanced examination of their biological role, historical use, and potential risks and benefits. While concerns remain over their conversion into carcinogenic

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28:46

Menopause, Ketones, and Metabolism: A Strategy Explained

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman ·

2025/06/29

📢 Dr. Bikman’s Community & Coaching Site, Insulin IQ: https://insuliniq.comand/or📢 Become an Insider, Ben’s website: https://www.benbikman.comThis Metabolic Classroom lecture with Dr. Bikman explores how the loss of estradiol during menopause affects five key metabolic systems: the brain, muscles, mitochondria, fat tissue, and inflammation.Each of these systems relies on estradiol for optimal function, and its decline contributes to increased risk for cognitive impairment, muscle loss, reduced

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23:16

How the MTHFR Gene Affects Our Metabolic Health

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman ·

2025/06/23

📢 Dr. Bikman’s Community & Coaching Site, Insulin IQ: https://insuliniq.comand/or📢 Become an Insider, Ben’s website: https://www.benbikman.comIn this Metabolic Classroom lecture, Dr. Bikman explores the MTHFR gene and how common mutations can affect overall metabolic health. Ben explains the biochemical role of the MTHFR enzyme in the methylation cycle, its influence on homocysteine levels, and its downstream impact on DNA repair, neurotransmitter synthesis, and detoxification.Ben also

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26:43

Creatine Demystified: Brain, Muscle & Metabolic Benefits

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman ·

2025/06/15

📢 Dr. Bikman’s Coaching Site, Insulin IQ: https://insuliniq.comand/or📢 Become an Insider, Ben’s website: https://www.benbikman.comIn this Metabolic Classroom lecture, Dr. Bikman breaks down the true nature and benefits of creatine—a molecule often misunderstood as merely a muscle-building supplement. Creatine plays a critical role in cellular energy production by helping regenerate ATP, especially in high-energy tissues like skeletal muscle and the brain. While our bodies produce creatine

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24:11

Can Nattokinase Improve Heart & Metabolic Health?

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman ·

2025/06/09

📢 Dr. Bikman’s Coaching Site, Insulin IQ: https://insuliniq.comand/or📢 Become an Insider, Ben’s website: https://www.benbikman.comIn this Metabolic Classroom lecture, Dr. Bikman dives into the science behind nattokinase, an enzyme derived from natto—a fermented soybean staple in Japan. Nattokinase has gained attention for its cardiovascular benefits, especially its ability to dissolve blood clots. Ben explains the enzyme’s key role in degrading fibrin, the primary structural protein in clots, and

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20:54

The China Study Revisited - Science vs. Storytelling

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman ·

2025/06/02

📢 Dr. Bikman’s Coaching Site, Insulin IQ: https://insuliniq.comand/or📢 Become an Insider, Ben’s website: https://www.benbikman.comIn this episode of The Metabolic Classroom, Dr. Bikman critically examines the claims made in The China Study, a popular book advocating for a plant-based diet based on correlational data from the China-Cornell-Oxford Project. While the book suggests that animal protein causes cancer and chronic disease, Ben emphasizes that correlation is not causation and points out

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