Dr. Ben Bikman's videos and podcasts
This week
We've been told that carbohydrates should make up more than half of a healthy diet. But carbohydrates aren't an essential nutrient, and the body can make all the glucose it needs on its own.
One of the more ironic (though not really surprising) findings in obesity research is that carrying extra weight may help a person lose weight.
I've been interested in the shift in protein consumption--people are eating more, which I appreciate. We used to believe there was a hard limit on how much protein the body could absorb in one sitting, usually about 20 to 30 grams. That idea mostly came from studies where muscle protein synthesis leveled off after a modest dose of whey after lifting.
Earlier this month
Type 2 diabetes starts in your fat cells, but your blood glucose doesn't get meaningfully worse until the problem reaches your muscle.
Did you know that a fast actually increases your metabolic rate? It's a myth that your metabolism slows the moment you stop eating. Early in a fast, it actually does the opposite.
It’s a reality of aging that we need more dietary protein to keep muscle mass. If you're over 65, the source of your protein may matter as much as the amount.
September 2026
Retatrutide has an advantage over other GLP-1-based drugs, and I think it comes down to glucagon, one of the more overlooked hormones in metabolism.
Moms (to be): your metabolism matters. It may shape your child's mental health for decades.
I've been hearing people say glucose spikes don't matter as long as your average blood sugar looks fine. Your brain may disagree.
If you're a young woman with insulin resistance, your brain may already be burning fuel like a 70-year-old's.
Alcohol is a hot topic (and an odd one for a guy like me to bring up--I've never had a drop in my life). But there is a relevant metabolic angle to it.
Ever since my research fellowship in Asia, I've been fascinated with the differences in ethnicity and body weight. One big finding: If you're of Asian descent, a "normal" BMI can still come with significant metabolic risk.
I'm traveling in Europe now (and recently returned from Asia) and here's an undeniable observation: Americans smile.
If you're over 50 and eating the "recommended" amount of protein, you are slowly losing muscle.
I'm fascinated by the results of this study. Despite our clinical obsession with blood pressure, a simple measurement of strength is a better predictor of heart disease and overall death.
This is NOT a post meant to advocate for GLP-1 use. But it's important we fully understand the benefits/risks.
Insulin Expert Exposes The CARB CRISIS - The Rules of Weight Loss Have COMPLETELY Changed
I always come back to the mismatch in how we screen for metabolic syndrome and related problems. We focus heavily on markers of glucose glucose as the early warning light, when the real problem starts years earlier with insulin.