I’m super excited to share this interview with you. I had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Benjamin Bikman. We talked a lot about insulin resistance and the concerns going on right now.Dr. Ben Bikman’s research focus is to elucidate the molecular mechanisms that mediate the disruption that causes and accompanies metabolic disorders, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and dementia. Driven by his academic training (Ph.D. in bioenergetics and postdoctoral fellowship with the Duke-National University of Singapore in metabolic disorders), he is currently exploring the contrasting roles of insulin and ketones as key drivers of metabolic function. He frequently publishes his research in peer-reviewed journals and presents at international science meetings.Dr. Bikman spends most of his time tending to his responsibilities as a professor and researcher in the Department of Physiology and Developmental Biology at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. However, his passion and energy have driven him beyond science to develop tools and resources that are helping change the world’s health through insulin control.1:26 All about Dr. Benjamin Bikman2:25 The cause of insulin resistance5:49 Three primary causes7:01 Secondary cause9:49 Non-dietary factors effect on insulin resistance12:11 Thoughts on linoleic acid (PUFA)13:56 Glucose levels increasing on a carnivore diet20:23 Fatty fish and fish oil supplements23:23  Survival of the Fattest by Stephen Cunnane. Human brain development29:21 Ketogenic diets improve insulin resistance33:17 Thoughts on protein37:19 Uric acid from fructose consumption38:57 Theobromine in drinks41:17 Best ways to support insulin sensitivity45:37 Sleep and insulin resistance50:58 Thyroid hormone and its effect on muscle cells54:30 Thoughts on carbohydrates57:37  Bikman’s new meal replacement drink1:04:17 Maltodextrin ingredient1:05:40 Baby formula1:07:04 Outro and where to find Dr. Benjamin Bikman_____RESOURCES- Dr. Benjamin Bikman: bikmanlab.byu.edu- Facebook - Twitter - Instagram- HLTH Code- Bikman's Book: Why We Get Sick- Recommended Book: Survival of the Fattest____CHECK OUT MY BOOK, Carnivore CureSIGN UP FOR MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: _____ ADDITIONAL RESOURCESNutrition with Judy ArticlesNutrition with Judy ResourcesCutting Against the Grain Podcast_____ FIND ME? Website? YouTube? Instagram? Facebook_____ **DISCLAIMER: I am only here to provide support as a nutritional therapy practitioner and I am not providing medical advice. I always recommend working with a team of holistic practitioners, including your PCP and a certified nutritional therapy practitioner. Do not self-diagnose. Always seek medical guidance when you have a medical condition.Head over to paleovalley.com/nwj and get 15% off your first order. Promo code NWJ