98: Cortisol & Insulin Resistance: How Cortisol Drives Fat Gain & Carb Cravings with Dr. Ben Bikman

21 Apr 2025 · 31 min
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This is a YouTube video titled "98: Cortisol & Insulin Resistance: How Cortisol Drives Fat Gain & Carb Cravings with Dr. Ben Bikman" created in April 2025. The content is a detailed lecture by Dr. Benjamin Bikman, a biomedical scientist and professor of cell biology, explaining the metabolic effects of the hormone cortisol. The lecture covers cortisol's role in energy mobilization, its impact on glucose metabolism, insulin resistance, fat distribution, appetite regulation, and its interaction with insulin, particularly in the context of diseases like Cushing's syndrome and type 2 diabetes. The talk is educational and evidence-based, aimed at providing a deep understanding of cortisol's complex influence on metabolism and health.

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