The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman

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The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman

by Insulin IQ

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1

How Sleep Loss Rewires Your Hunger Hormones

21:49 Mar 16, 2026

2

Why Alzheimer’s May Be a Metabolic Disease

29:57 Mar 9, 2026

3

The Personal Fat Threshold Explained and Ethnicity’s Impact

40:54 Mar 2, 2026

4

How Bile Controls Insulin, GLP-1, and Fat Burning

22:31 Feb 23, 2026

5

LDL Isn’t the Problem? The Real Drivers of Heart Disease

22:48 Feb 16, 2026

6

Why Exercise Benefits Every Organ — Not Just Muscle

25:47 Feb 9, 2026

7

How Glucose Overload Breaks Your Metabolism (And How to Fix It)

27:37 Feb 2, 2026

8

Why Your Cells Age (And What You Can Do About It)

23:17 Jan 26, 2026

9

Separating Nicotine from Smoking: Myths, Metabolism, and Medicine

21:46 Jan 12, 2026

10

The Hidden Power of Ketones: Fueling + Signaling

27:57 Jan 5, 2026

11

GLP-1 Isn’t Enough: Why Glucagon is the Key to Lasting Weight Loss

22:37 Dec 22, 2025

12

Stop Metabolic Inflammation at the Source: Your Gut

34:57 Dec 15, 2025

13

Boost Testosterone Naturally: Mitochondria, Insulin, and Fighting Back

24:38 Dec 7, 2025

14

How Omega-3s Supercharge Fat Loss and Muscle Gain

20:34 Dec 1, 2025

15

Ketones and Your Heart - How Ketones Protect the Cardiovascular System

26:18 Nov 24, 2025

16

Plant Protein vs Animal Protein: What the Science Really Says

23:38 Nov 17, 2025

17

Why Women Enter Ketosis Faster Than Men - What the Science Reveals

26:55 Nov 10, 2025

18

How Ketones Help the Brain Recover From Concussions

18:33 Nov 3, 2025

19

The Power of Plasmalogens: Boost Metabolism & Improve Insulin Sensitivity

25:16 Oct 27, 2025

20

Ketogenesis & Stress: Can Stress Hormones Actually Be Good For You?

20:40 Oct 15, 2025

21

Why the Glycocalyx is a Hidden Key to Metabolic Health & How to Protect It

27:20 Oct 13, 2025

22

The Pancreas: Our Most Underrated Metabolic Organ & Why Its Health is Vital

21:31 Oct 6, 2025

23

How Your Nervous System Controls Metabolism: Fight or Flight vs Rest & Digest

28:49 Sep 29, 2025

24

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

18:23 Sep 14, 2025

25

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

24:23 Sep 7, 2025

26

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

26:40 Aug 30, 2025

27

What Migraine Sufferers Need to Know About Metabolism & Insulin Resistance

27:01 Aug 25, 2025

28

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

25:00 Aug 18, 2025

29

Yerba Mate and Metabolism: What the Science Says

27:42 Aug 7, 2025

30

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

32:11 Jul 30, 2025

31

The Sugar Diet: What the Science Really Says

37:50 Jul 17, 2025

32

An Alternative View of T1DM

30:17 Jul 13, 2025

33

Nitrates and Nitrites: Villain or Metabolic Hero?

23:54 Jul 5, 2025

34

Menopause, Ketones, and Metabolism: A Strategy Explained

28:46 Jun 29, 2025

35

How the MTHFR Gene Affects Our Metabolic Health

23:16 Jun 23, 2025

36

Creatine Demystified: Brain, Muscle & Metabolic Benefits

26:43 Jun 15, 2025

37

Can Nattokinase Improve Heart & Metabolic Health?

24:11 Jun 9, 2025

38

The China Study Revisited - Science vs. Storytelling

20:54 Jun 2, 2025

39

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

27:23 May 27, 2025

40

How Lectins Disrupt Insulin, Gut Health, and Immunity

24:11 May 18, 2025

41

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

22:59 May 12, 2025

42

The Metabolic Effects of Fluoride

19:06 May 5, 2025

43

How Fat Hormones Affect Appetite, Inflammation, and Heart Health

28:49 Apr 28, 2025

44

Cortisol & Insulin Resistance: How Cortisol Drives Fat Gain & Carb Cravings

31:42 Apr 21, 2025

45

“Fast” vs. “Slow” Insulin Resistance: The Two Paths Explained

29:54 Apr 14, 2025

46

Cold Therapy & Metabolism, Metabolic Health Benefits of Ice Baths and Shivering

31:48 Mar 28, 2025

47

Seed Oils and Insulin Resistance: What the Science Really Says

29:07 Mar 24, 2025

48

Fat Metabolism Deep Dive: Saturated, Mono, and Poly Fats Explained

36:25 Mar 13, 2025

49

Could We Use GLP-1 Drugs like Ozempic & Mounjaro Better? A Smarter Weight Loss Strategy

24:54 Mar 6, 2025

50

Natural Ways to Boost GLP-1

25:36 Feb 28, 2025

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