Stop Metabolic Inflammation at the Source: Your Gut

<p>📢 Become an Insider: h<a href="" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ttps://benbikman.com</a></p><br /><p>📢 Ben’s LPS/Leaky Gut Recommendations: <a href="https://us.fullscript.com/plans/insuliniq-leaky-gut-recommendations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://us.fullscript.com/plans/insuliniq-leaky-gut-recommendations</a></p><br /><p>📢 Ask Dr. Bikman’s Digital Mind (multilingual):</p><p><a href="https://benbikman.com/ben-bikmans-digital-ai-mind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://benbikman.com/ben-bikmans-digital-ai-mind</a></p><br /><p>📢 Dr. Bikman’s Community &amp; Coaching Site, Insulin IQ: <a href="https://insuliniq.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://insuliniq.com</a></p><br /><p>In this Metabolic Classroom lecture, Ben explains how lipopolysaccharides (LPS)—toxic molecules from gram-negative gut bacteria—can escape into the bloodstream through a compromised intestinal lining, triggering chronic low-grade inflammation and insulin resistance.</p><br /><p>Dr. Bikman breaks down the roles of tight junction proteins like ZO-1, occludin, and claudins, and explains how the signaling molecule zonulin disrupts these junctions. Zonulin release is often triggered by dysbiosis and dietary components like gluten and fructose.</p><br /><p>He also highlights how LPS-induced inflammation impairs insulin signaling and promotes ceramide production, contributing to liver fat accumulation and systemic insulin resistance.</p><br /><p>Ben offers practical, evidence-based strategies to maintain gut barrier integrity and reduce LPS absorption—these include:</p><p>- apple cider vinegar</p><p>- spore-forming probiotics (especially Bacillus subtilis)</p><p>- prebiotic fibers (like FOS and XOS)</p><p>- and omega-3-rich foods or supplements</p><br /><p>Dr. Bikman ends with dietary and lifestyle takeaways to protect gut health and metabolic function.</p><br /><p>Show Notes/References:</p><p>For complete show notes and references, we invite you to become an Insider subscriber or member. You’ll enjoy real-time, livestream Metabolic Classroom access which includes live Q&amp;A with Ben after the lecture, unlimited access to Dr. Bikman’s Digital Mind, ad-free podcast episodes, show notes and references, and online, live Office Hours access with Ben. It also includes Ben’s Weekly Research Review Podcast. Learn more: <a href="https://www.benbikman.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.benbikman.com</a></p><br /><p>NOTE: The information presented is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Dr. Bikman is not a clinician—and, he is not your doctor. Always seek the advice of your own qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.</p><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>