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Insulin Resistance and Hyperinsulinemia: How These Conditions Affect Health with Dr. Benjamin Bikman
Insulin Resistance and Hyperinsulinemia: How These Conditions Affect Health with Dr. Benjamin Bikman
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Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Jan 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Boy, are you in for a treat! In this episode, host Karli Burridge speaks with Dr. Benjamin Bikman, a world-renowned expert in insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia, about how Ben first became interested in studying insulin and human metabolism, how and why excess insulin affects the body, how to assess insulin resistance clinically, and specific steps that can be taken to reduce insulin levels and improve insulin sensitivity. This is definitely an episode you'll want to share with everyone you know!Dr. Benjamin Bikman earned his PhD in bioenergetics and was a post-doctoral fellow of the Duke-National University of Singapore, studying metabolic disorders. Currently, his professional focus as a scientist and professor at BYU is to better understand the role of elevated insulin and nutrient metabolism in regulating obesity, diabetes, and dementia. He frequently publishes his research in peer-reviewed journals and presents at international science meetings. He is the author of the best-selling book, Why We Get Sick- the Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease- and How to Fight It. The website that Dr. Bikman frequently writes blogs for: https://gethlth.com/blog/Support the showThe Gaining Health Podcast will release a new episode every Wednesday, alternating between interviews with experts and "What's Up Wednesday" scientific updates.For a roadmap for developing an obesity program, editable forms and templates, patient education materials, and more, check out Gaining Health If you are loving this podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon
Released:
Jan 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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