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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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22:37

GLP-1 Isn’t Enough: Why Glucagon is the Key to...

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman ·

2025/12/22

📢 Ask Dr. Bikman’s Digital Mind (multilingual): https://benbikman.com/ben-bikmans-digital-ai-mind📢 Dr. Bikman’s Community & Coaching Site, Insulin IQ: https://insuliniq.comIn this lecture, Dr. Ben Bikman explores the misunderstood role of glucagon, insulin’s often-overlooked metabolic counterpart.While insulin encourages fat storage and glucose uptake, glucagon signals the body to mobilize and burn stored energy. Contrary to popular belief, glucagon does not stimulate fat release from adipose

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34:57

Stop Metabolic Inflammation at the Source: Your Gut

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman ·

2025/12/15

📢 Become an Insider: https://benbikman.com📢 Ben’s LPS/Leaky Gut Recommendations: https://us.fullscript.com/plans/insuliniq-leaky-gut-recommendations📢 Ask Dr. Bikman’s Digital Mind (multilingual):https://benbikman.com/ben-bikmans-digital-ai-mind📢 Dr. Bikman’s Community & Coaching Site, Insulin IQ: https://insuliniq.comIn this Metabolic Classroom lecture, Ben explains how lipopolysaccharides (LPS)—toxic molecules from gram-negative gut bacteria—can escape into the bloodstream through a

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24:38

Boost Testosterone Naturally: Mitochondria, Insulin,...

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman ·

2025/12/07

📢 To listen ad-free, become an Insider: Ben’s website, https://www.benbikman.com📢 Dr. Bikman’s Community & Coaching Site, Insulin IQ: https://insuliniq.comIn this episode Dr. Bikman explores the concept of “male menopause,” more accurately termed andropause. While women experience a dramatic hormonal drop-off due to the depletion of ovarian follicles, men experience a gradual decline in testosterone, primarily because their testosterone-producing Leydig cells become less efficient with age

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20:34

How Omega-3s Supercharge Fat Loss and Muscle Gain

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman ·

2025/12/01

📢 To listen ad-free, become an Insider: Ben’s website, https://www.benbikman.com📢 Dr. Bikman’s Community & Coaching Site, Insulin IQ: https://insuliniq.comIn this mini lecture, Dr. Bikman explains the powerful metabolic effects of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids—specifically EPA and DHA—on fat metabolism and muscle growth.Ben starts by clarifying the difference between plant-based ALA and animal-based EPA/DHA, emphasizing that only the latter provide meaningful metabolic benefits. Plant-based

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26:18

Ketones and Your Heart - How Ketones Protect the...

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman ·

2025/11/24

Listen Ad-Free: https://benbikman.comIn this Metabolic Classroom mini lecture, Dr. Bikman explores the powerful effects of ketones—particularly beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB)—on the cardiovascular system. While ketones are typically thought of as a backup fuel, Ben explains how they are, in fact, an adaptive and efficient energy source that can support heart function in both healthy and failing states.Ben breaks down groundbreaking studies showing that ketones increase cardiac output, reduce vascular

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23:38

Plant Protein vs Animal Protein: What the Science...

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman ·

2025/11/17

Listen Ad-Free: https://benbikman.comIn this mini-lecture, Ben explores the biochemical and physiological differences between plant and animal proteins—avoiding environmental or ethical debates and focusing strictly on metabolism and human health. He breaks down essential amino acids, emphasizing that animal proteins are "complete" sources, while most plant proteins fall short—particularly in leucine, which is vital for muscle protein synthesis.Dr. Bikman also discusses digestibility and

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26:55

Why Women Enter Ketosis Faster Than Men - What the...

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman ·

2025/11/10

📢 Ask Dr. Bikman’s Digital Mind (multilingual):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 lecture, Dr. Bikman explores how ketogenesis—our body's ability to produce ketones from fat—operates differently in men and women. While the foundational metabolic machinery is the same, hormonal influences, fat distribution, and physiological demands like

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18:33

How Ketones Help the Brain Recover From Concussions

The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman ·

2025/11/03

📢 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 mini lecture Dr. Bikman explores how concussions cause more than just structural damage to the brain—they create a serious metabolic energy crisis.A concussion reduces the brain’s ability to use glucose by impairing glucose transporters and glycolytic enzymes, leaving

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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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