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Ben Bikman

Ben Bikman

@benbikman•206K subscribers•176 videos
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About Ben Bikman

I’m Ben Bikman, a scientist and researcher focused on one powerful idea: our metabolic health affects everything. My work explores how calories and hormones shape body weight, chronic disease, and overall well-being. I want to make this science simple and useful for you.

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Ben Bikman Episode Catalog

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Jul 13, 2026
23:50
157: Why You're Always Hungry (Even After Eating)
9.4K81972
Jun 29, 2026
23:19
156: The Most Dangerous Fat in Your Body
13K1.1K52
Jun 22, 2026
21:51
155: Why Your Bones Affect Your Metabolism
10.1K90659
Jun 15, 2026
28:32
154: Why Some People Burn More Calories Than Others
12.8K910111
Jun 8, 2026
20:54
153: Why Amylin May Be the Most Important Weight Loss Hormone You've Never Heard Of
18.5K1.1K118
Jun 1, 2026
27:39
152: Why Your Ketone Readings Don’t Match
63K1K114
May 25, 2026
26:44
151: Why Retatrutide May Outperform GLP-1 Drugs
31.4K1.5K194
May 18, 2026
32:17
150: Why Tirzepatide Works Better Than GLP-1 Alone
27.4K1.4K142
May 11, 2026
30:20
149: The Hidden Signals That Make Fat Cells Grow
19K1.2K57
May 4, 2026
23:08
148: Why Neuropathy Isn’t Just About Blood Sugar
23.5K1.7K108
Apr 27, 2026
28:02
147: How Your Brain Talks to Your Pancreas (The Vagus Nerve Explained)
17.7K1.1K49
Apr 20, 2026
35:02
146: The Muscle Biology Behind Diabetes Risk
20.6K1.3K74
Apr 14, 2026
SHORT
InsulinIQ™ Live Stream
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Apr 13, 2026
34:27
145: Why GLP-1 Drugs Don’t Fix High Insulin
23.8K1.4K146
Apr 6, 2026
31:50
144: Why Creatine Is One of the Most Important Brain Nutrients
50.8K3.4K282
Mar 30, 2026
33:22
143: Why Gum Disease Raises Your Blood Sugar
11.8K79164
Mar 23, 2026
29:30
142: Ivermectin Explained - The Science Behind the Controversy with Dr. Ben Bikman
53.9K3.9K488
Mar 16, 2026
22:19
141: How Sleep Loss Rewires Your Hunger Hormones with Dr. Ben Bikman
15K1K52
Mar 9, 2026
30:45
140: Why Alzheimer’s May Be a Metabolic Disease
25.5K2.1K162
Mar 2, 2026
41:31
139: Why Some Thin People Get Diabetes and Ethnicity’s Impact with Dr. Ben Bikman
23.7K1.4K121
Feb 23, 2026
23:05
138: How Bile Controls Insulin, GLP-1, and Fat Burning with Dr. Ben Bikman
53.7K3.4K362
Feb 16, 2026
23:16
137: LDL Isn’t the Problem? The Real Drivers of Heart Disease
83K4.7K551
Feb 9, 2026
26:27
136: Why Exercise Benefits Every Organ — Not Just Muscle — with Dr. Ben Bikman
25.3K1.7K72
Feb 2, 2026
27:54
135: How Glucose Overload Breaks Your Metabolism (And How to Fix It) with Dr. Ben Bikman
30.7K1.8K120
Jan 26, 2026
23:50
134: Why Your Cells Age (And What You Can Do About It) with Dr. Ben Bikman
25.3K1.8K118
Jan 12, 2026
22:48
133: Separating Nicotine from Smoking - Myths, Metabolism, and Medicine with Dr. Ben Bikman
32.5K2K268
Jan 5, 2026
28:58
132: The Hidden Power of Ketones: Fueling + Signaling with Dr. Ben Bikman
33.8K2K145
Dec 22, 2025
23:03
131: GLP-1 Isn’t Enough - Why Glucagon is the Key to Lasting Weight Loss with Dr. Ben Bikman
54.9K2.9K210
Dec 15, 2025
35:57
130: Stop Metabolic Inflammation at the Source—Your Gut—with Dr. Ben Bikman
35.5K2K137
Dec 8, 2025
26:35
129: Boost Testosterone Naturally - Mitochondria, Insulin, and Fighting Back with Dr. Ben Bikman
28.5K1.6K112
Dec 1, 2025
21:40
128: How Omega-3s Supercharge Fat Loss and Muscle Gain
52.4K2.7K189
Nov 24, 2025
27:21
127: Ketones and Your Heart - How Ketones Protect the Cardiovascular System
30.6K1.9K124
Nov 17, 2025
24:34
126: Plant Protein vs Animal Protein - What the Science Really Says
27.2K1.9K295
Nov 10, 2025
28:03
125: Why Women Enter Ketosis Faster Than Men - What the Science Reveals
16.6K978107
Nov 3, 2025
19:36
124: How Ketones Help the Brain Recover From Concussions with Dr. Ben Bikman
10.2K60832
Oct 27, 2025
26:25
123: Boost Metabolism & Improve Insulin Sensitivity: The Power of Plasmalogens with Dr. Ben Bikman
21.6K1.1K50
Oct 20, 2025
21:49
122: Why Stress, Fasting, and Low-Carb All Boost Ketones with Dr. Ben Bikman
23.8K1.4K59
Oct 13, 2025
28:24
121: Why the Glycocalyx is a Hidden Key to Metabolic Health & How to Protect It with Dr. Ben Bikman
32.4K1.9K85
Oct 6, 2025
22:35
120: The Pancreas - Our Most Underrated Metabolic Organ & Why Its Health is Vital w/ Dr. Ben Bikman
20.3K1.3K50
Sep 29, 2025
30:00
119: How Your Nervous System Controls Metabolism: Fight or Flight vs Rest & Digest w/Dr. Ben Bikman
18.1K1.1K60
Sep 15, 2025
19:32
118: Honey vs. Sugar: What’s Better for Metabolic Health? with Dr. Ben Bikman
34.1K1.8K140
Sep 8, 2025
25:21
117: The Truth About Statins & Women’s Health: Can They Harm More Than They Help?
36K2.7K239
Sep 2, 2025
27:53
116: Can You Build Muscle on a Low-Carb Ketogenic Diet? What the Science Says with Dr. Ben Bikman
95.1K3.8K253
Aug 26, 2025
0:38
SHORT
Find an Insulin IQ Certified Coach to Transform Your Metabolic Health
9K3796
Aug 25, 2025
28:07
115: What Migraine Sufferers Need to Know About Metabolism & Insulin Resistance with Dr. Ben Bikman
21.4K1.4K133
Aug 18, 2025
26:09
114: The Real Cause of Fat Gain: Genetics, Hormones, and Insulin with Dr. Ben Bikman
25.2K1.4K101
Aug 11, 2025
28:46
113: Yerba Mate and Metabolism - What the Science Says with Dr. Ben Bikman
63K3.1K331
Jul 30, 2025
33:19
112: The Link Between Muscle Loss, Aging and Obesity: Anabolic Resistance Explained w/Dr. Ben Bikman
69.9K3.2K234
Jul 16, 2025
38:54
111: The Sugar Diet: What the Science Really Says and Why It May Work for Some with Dr. Ben Bikman
51.6K2.3K546
Jul 14, 2025
31:36
110: Rethinking Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes: Glucagon’s Hidden Role, a Bi-Hormonal Theory w/ Dr. Bikman
34.4K1.8K177
Jul 7, 2025
25:28
109: Are Nitrates and Nitrites Dangerous? Here’s the Real Science
32.9K2.2K163
Jun 30, 2025
29:44
108: Menopause, Ketones, and Metabolism: A Strategy Explained
59.2K3.3K283
Jun 23, 2025
24:16
107: How the MTHFR Gene Affects Our Metabolic Health with Dr. Ben Bikman
36.7K2K208
Jun 16, 2025
27:34
106: Creatine Demystified: Brain, Muscle & Metabolic Benefits with Dr. Ben Bikman
179.5K8.1K470
Jun 9, 2025
25:17
105: Can Nattokinase Improve Heart & Metabolic Health? with Dr. Ben Bikman
87.5K4.8K641
Jun 2, 2025
22:06
104: The China Study Revisited - Science vs. Storytelling with Dr. Ben Bikman
30.3K2.1K338
May 27, 2025
26:54
103: Does the HCG Diet Actually Work? What the Studies Really Say with Dr. Ben Bikman
24.4K1.3K111
May 19, 2025
23:42
102: How Lectins Disrupt Insulin, Gut Health, and Immunity with Dr. Ben Bikman
60.4K3.8K255
May 12, 2025
22:29
101: How Lipoprotein Lipase (LPL) Determines Where Your Body Stores Fat with Dr. Ben Bikman
22.4K1.3K82
May 5, 2025
18:38
100: The Metabolic Effects of Fluoride with Dr. Ben Bikman
21K1.5K139
Apr 28, 2025
28:17
99: How Fat Hormones Affect Appetite, Inflammation, and Heart Health with Dr. Ben Bikman
41K2.6K134
Apr 21, 2025
31:14
98: Cortisol & Insulin Resistance: How Cortisol Drives Fat Gain & Carb Cravings with Dr. Ben Bikman
62.5K3.2K201
Apr 14, 2025
29:23
97: “Fast” vs. “Slow” Insulin Resistance: The Two Paths Explained with Dr. Ben Bikman
59.6K3.3K204
Mar 31, 2025
31:17
96: Cold Therapy & Metabolism, Metabolic Health Benefits of Ice Baths and Shivering with Dr. Bikman
17.5K97191
Mar 24, 2025
28:36
95: Seed Oils and Insulin Resistance: What the Science Really Says with Dr. Ben Bikman
54.9K3.3K255
Mar 13, 2025
35:57
94: Fat Metabolism Deep Dive: Saturated, Mono, and Poly Fats Explained with Dr. Ben Bikman
83.7K4K279
Mar 6, 2025
24:23
93: Using GLP-1 Drugs like Ozempic & Mounjaro Better - A Smarter Weight Loss Strategy w/Dr. Bikman
60.7K2.7K344
Feb 28, 2025
25:05
92: Natural Ways to Boost GLP-1 with Dr. Ben Bikman
175.9K9K634
Feb 24, 2025
23:32
91: How Bilirubin Affects Fat Burning, Inflammation & Metabolic Health with Dr. Ben Bikman
28.6K1.8K100
Feb 13, 2025
22:33
90: Peptides & Metabolism - Fat Loss, Muscle Growth, and Hormones Explained with Dr. Bikman
61.9K2.4K179
Feb 4, 2025
24:41
89: Acne & Insulin Resistance - Why Diet Matters More Than You Think with Dr. Ben Bikman
27.9K1.5K117
Jan 31, 2025
27:53
88: How ADHD Medications Affect Fat Burning, Insulin & Brain Health with Dr. Ben Bikman
18.6K97581
Jan 23, 2025
31:50
87: Metabolic Surgeries - How Bariatric Procedures Work, Benefits, and Risks with Dr. Bikman
11.2K53332
Jan 19, 2025
4:52
Multiple Sclerosis and Insulin Resistance: Insights from Dr. Ben Bikman
11.2K71952
Jan 14, 2025
30:27
86: GLP-1 Medications Explained - Benefits, Risks, What You Need to Know with Dr. Ben Bikman
59.2K2.6K293
Jan 7, 2025
28:03
85: How Autophagy Protects Your Cells and Boosts Longevity with Dr. Ben Bikman
74.1K3.9K175
Dec 31, 2024
29:34
84: The Metabolic Consequences of Poor Sleep with Dr. Ben Bikman
36.9K2.1K145
Dec 19, 2024
34:48
83: The Unexpected Link Between Salt Regulating Hormones & Metabolic Health with Dr. Bikman
54.5K3.2K223
Dec 12, 2024
39:24
82: Hypertension Medications and Metabolic Health with Dr. Ben Bikman
53.4K2.9K236
Dec 3, 2024
30:25
81: Thyroid Health and Low-Carb Diets: What Lower T3 Really Means with Dr. Ben Bikman
103.5K5.6K551
Dec 2, 2024
31:47
80: Hormone Replacement Therapy in Women: Benefits and Misunderstood Risks with Dr. Bikman
55.7K3.1K386
Nov 21, 2024
1:04
Why CGM Data Beats HbA1c for Glucose Insights with Dr. Ben Bikman
17.7K52669
Nov 20, 2024
3:22
“If the goal is to keep insulin low, why is GLP-1 good, since it stimulates insulin production?”
23.7K92585
Nov 20, 2024
27:47
79: Nicotine and Insulin Resistance: Understanding the Connection with Dr. Ben Bikman
113.4K4.5K822
Nov 14, 2024
34:28
78: Oxalates & Metabolic Health: How Plant Antinutrients Can Be Harmful with Dr. Ben Bikman
89.1K5.3K488
Nov 7, 2024
33:40
77: Microplastics & Metabolic Health: The Surprising Connection with Dr. Ben Bikman
22.9K1.3K89
Oct 31, 2024
22:22
76: Using a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) to Improve Insulin Sensitivity with Dr. Bikman
59.9K3.1K318
Oct 24, 2024
28:57
75: Glucosamine and Metabolic Health: What You Need to Know with Dr. Ben Bikman
36.7K1.9K133
Oct 21, 2024
6:32
Seed Oils vs Carbs: What Really Drives Insulin Resistance with Dr. Ben Bikman
31.5K1.7K220
Oct 16, 2024
35:27
74: Hyperglycemia Explained: Consequences of High Blood Sugar and Why It Matters
54K2.8K184
Oct 9, 2024
1:30
Why Triglycerides May Increase During Weight Loss on a Low-Carb Diet, with Dr. Ben Bikman
47K1.8K105
Oct 3, 2024
30:55
73: Links Between Antidepressants, Metabolic Health, and Insulin Resistance with Dr. Bikman
27.6K1.4K149
Sep 26, 2024
27:06
72: The Truth About Liposuction and Its Health Impact, with Dr. Ben Bikman
17.9K1.1K92
Sep 20, 2024
30:14
71: The Truth About Lactate: It’s Not What You Think with Dr. Ben Bikman
35.3K2.1K166
Sep 18, 2024
3:12
The Truth About Fat Storage & Ketones: Dr. Ben Bikman Answers
103.8K4.3K551
Sep 12, 2024
31:42
70: Rapamycin and Longevity: What the Research Really Says with Dr. Ben Bikman
25.6K1.5K165
Sep 5, 2024
34:36
69: Leaky Gut Explained - Dr. Ben Bikman on Gut Health and Inflammation
60K3.4K280
Sep 4, 2024
47:42
68: How Hormones Control Obesity - The Fuel Partitioning Theory with Dr. Ben Bikman
48.1K2.4K188
Aug 26, 2024
28:10
67: Why A1C Isn't Enough - Insights from Dr. Ben Bikman with Dr. Ken Berry
60.6K2.8K251
Aug 16, 2024
28:25
66: The Impact of Estrogens on Glucose Metabolism and Insulin Resistance with Dr. Ben Bikman
63.2K2.8K243
Aug 12, 2024
1:26
Of Course Calories Count... But Hormones Also Matter in Fat Gain: Thoughts from Dr. Ben Bikman
10.8K59044
Aug 11, 2024
1:30
GLP-1: How Different Fats Impact This Key Gut Hormone with Dr. Ben Bikman
11.2K58338
Aug 8, 2024
32:07
65: Understanding Anabolic Resistance - Dr. Ben Bikman on Aging and Muscle Health
56K3.1K207
Aug 5, 2024
1:23
Challenging Fatty Liver Disease Treatment: The Power of Low-Carb, High-Fat Diets with Dr. Ben Bikman
14.5K82535
Aug 2, 2024
1:28
Elevated Ketones Double Metabolic Rate in Fat Tissue: Dr. Ben Bikman Explains
15.3K86795
Aug 1, 2024
26:18
64: The Metabolic Health Benefits of Fermented Foods with Dr. Ben Bikman
107.1K5.1K386
Jul 30, 2024
4:33
Animal Protein vs. Plant Protein and Fermented Plant Protein with Dr. Ben Bikman
26.5K1.8K120
Jul 23, 2024
36:39
63: The Randle Cycle - How Your Body Chooses Between Glucose and Fat with Dr. Ben Bikman
208.8K8.9K726
Jul 18, 2024
40:00
62: Leptin and Leptin Resistance Explained - Insights from Dr. Ben Bikman
64.6K3.1K152
Jul 17, 2024
1:31
Dr. Ben Bikman on Leptin and Fertility: What Women Need to Know
3.5K2001
Jul 12, 2024
1:17
Understanding Glucose Intolerance: Dr. Ben Bikman on Hidden Influences
10.7K59542
Jul 11, 2024
1:41
Understanding Fat Cell Growth: Acylation Stimulating Protein (ASP), and Why Insulin is Key
5.8K47127
Jul 2, 2024
21:25
Dr. Ben Bikman’s New Book “How Not to Get Sick” Releases This Week
35.3K2.6K216
Jun 28, 2024
31:44
61: Sarcopenic Obesity with Dr. Ben Bikman
47.9K2.6K163
Jun 21, 2024
1:25
Unexpected Ozempic Baby Pregnancies? How Birth Control Might Be Affected by GLP-1 Drugs
7.5K39421
Jun 20, 2024
27:09
60: Alcohol and Insulin Resistance with Dr. Ben Bikman
96.3K4.3K301
Jun 15, 2024
1:20
Ketones and Brain Health: New Study on Parkinson’s Disease, with Dr. Ben Bikman
21.3K1.1K40
Jun 13, 2024
1:31
Better Understanding LDL and VLDL with Dr. Ben Bikman
30.1K96937
Jun 12, 2024
1:30
New Study Suggests Allulose Can Improve Metabolic Health: with Dr. Ben Bikman
49.5K2.1K199
Jun 11, 2024
1:27
Why Your Body Does Not Need Dietary Carbs: with Dr. Ben Bikman
17.8K1.3K100
Jun 10, 2024
0:55
SHORT
You’ve heard of Wegovy, Ozempic. Have you heard how many people STOP taking them #wegovy #ozempic
87.4K4.5K183
Jun 10, 2024
3:10
What is the relationship between LPS and LDL cholesterol, and why is it important for immune health?
12.6K76539
Jun 6, 2024
36:07
59: Energy Toxicity and Insulin Resistance with Dr. Ben Bikman
71.4K3.5K274
Jun 5, 2024
1:31
Hunger Always Wins: The Flaw in “Eat Less, Exercise More” with Dr. Ben Bikman
7.5K59321
Jun 5, 2024
1:55
Why MCT Oil Boosts Your Ketones: Dr. Bikman Explains
68.3K2.4K171
Jun 4, 2024
0:20
SHORT
Why You Should Avoid Barcoded Carbs - Dr. Ben Bikman Explains #NutritionTips #HealthyEating #carbs
139.6K5.3K131
May 31, 2024
0:57
SHORT
Are You a Fat Burner or a Sugar Burner? #insulinresistance #healthyliving #ketosis #lowcarb
288.8K14.3K555
May 31, 2024
10:23
58: Sleep and Insulin Resistance with Dr. Ben Bikman
59.3K2.8K131
May 29, 2024
1:30
How Stress and Caffeine Trigger Insulin Resistance: Insights from Dr. Ben Bikman
27.6K1.2K128
May 28, 2024
1:06
Is there a connection between lack of a gallbladder, gallstones, and insulin resistance?
10.6K66141
May 28, 2024
0:59
SHORT
Most people are swimming in insulin. (my friends at https://www.youtube.com/@rickmillerrd - thx)
47K2.8K62
May 27, 2024
1:02
Study shows resistance training improves insulin resistance better than aerobic training #metabolism
9.5K64219
May 26, 2024
1:28
Better understanding Lipedema with Dr. Ben Bikman
7.6K46928
May 24, 2024
3:53
What are your thoughts about the DASH Diet for improved heart health?
11.6K67534
May 24, 2024
1:36
What is the difference between a caloric fast and a nutrient fast?
8.5K65633
May 24, 2024
0:47
SHORT
The first thing you should be told if diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is that it can be reversed...
67.6K4.2K149
May 24, 2024
1:10
Are there “best times” to take berberine and apple cider vinegar?
112.1K1.4K50
May 23, 2024
30:20
57: Exogenous Ketones with Dr. Ben Bikman
105.8K5.3K594
May 20, 2024
17:31
56: Heart Health, Fat Matters with Dr. Ben Bikman
68.7K3.3K183
May 16, 2024
0:40
SHORT
Cold therapy boosts metabolic rate in two ways including shivering and the activation of brown fat.
46.7K2.7K130
May 15, 2024
1:45
How do the fats in cow’s milk compare to those in goat’s milk?
27.2K1.2K127
May 15, 2024
0:58
SHORT
Can Insulin Resistance be reversed through a carnivore diet?
47.7K1.6K229
May 15, 2024
33:57
55: Uric Acid with Dr. Ben Bikman
270.8K10.8K900
May 14, 2024
0:55
SHORT
A key to longevity is low insulin. The longer insulin is low, the longer the lifespan… #metabolism
198.2K10.1K360
May 14, 2024
1:42
Is there risk in using exogenous ketones for people who aren’t yet into ketosis?
12.5K58335
May 7, 2024
28:55
54: Saturated Fat with Dr. Ben Bikman
207.4K8.7K681
May 2, 2024
31:01
53: Salt and Cardiometabolic Health with Dr. Ben Bikman
148K7.5K537
Apr 24, 2024
41:57
52: Lipedema with Dr. Ben Bikman
112.7K4.9K641
Apr 18, 2024
34:17
51: The Metabolism of Male Infertility with Dr. Ben Bikman
21.2K77751
Apr 10, 2024
37:12
50: The Metabolism of Female Infertility with Dr. Ben Bikman
28.9K1.1K46

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