Insulin Resistance | Ben Bikman | Why We Get Sick

Insulin resistance is the root cause of why we get sick. Dr Ben Bikman explains in his book "WHY WE GET SICK" how chronic diseases can all be improved by increasing insulin sensitivity, and lowering carbohydrates in the diet. Keeping blood sugar stable/lower will improve health overall and therefore helps any other chronic health issue or symptom of poor health.
Dr Ben Bikman is a leader in the world of diabetes research and fat metabolism. He understands the energy pathways for health and performance better than most and his book is an absolute gold mine of information on how to lower inflammation and improve your health. Everything including fertility, skin issues, cancer, and heart disease is covered in his book.

This podcast with Pete Jacobs is a great source of information on metabolism, energy, sickness and health. We hope you enjoy and grab a copy online of Ben's book. It really will open your eyes to so many health issues and how to improve them, and health overall.

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"A scientist reveals the groundbreaking evidence linking many major diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease, to a common root cause—insulin resistance—and shares an easy, effective plan to reverse and prevent it.

We are sick. Around the world, we struggle with diseases that were once considered rare. Cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and diabetes affect millions each year; many people are also struggling with hypertension, weight gain, fatty liver, dementia, low testosterone, menstrual irregularities and infertility, and more. We treat the symptoms, not realizing that all of these diseases and disorders have something in common.

Each of them is caused or made worse by a condition known as insulin resistance. And you might have it. Odds are you do—over half of all adults in the United States are insulin resistant, with most other countries either worse or not far behind.

In Why We Get Sick, internationally renowned scientist and pathophysiology professor Benjamin Bikman explores why insulin resistance has become so prevalent and why it matters. Unless we recognize it and take steps to reverse the trend, major chronic diseases will be even more widespread. But reversing insulin resistance is possible, and Bikman offers an evidence-based plan to stop and prevent it, with helpful food lists, meal suggestions, easy exercise principles, and more. Full of surprising research and practical advice, Why We Get Sick will help you to take control of your health."

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[sophtayl]

Our family has a history of diabetes, heart attack, cancer, dementia, strokes and pancreas issues. This is across 3 generations and in both paternal and maternal blood lines multipletimes in all generations. I have been fortunate enough to not suffer with any of these ailments as yet ( 52yo) but the writing was on the wall ( joints, a little overweight, anxious, demotivated, etc) and I went low carb/ keto a year ago with great results and a new lease on life. ( lighter and healthier than I have been since about the age of 14.)
After watching and listening to Dr Bikman for the last 6 months or so, I recently ordered 2 copies of the book. One for me to further understand the detail. The other to share with my family. Education is empowerment. It's never to late and Dr. B makes learning enjoyable and provides so many light bulbs moments that help everyone. Buy extra copies and leave a copy on your desk at work. Guaranteed someone will see it and ask about it and want to borrow it. Leverage the knowledge 👌 great work guys

[johnstewartvet]

Ben Bikman is one of my heroes. Great contribution on insulin

[jflcreate]

Dr. Bikman's enthusiasm talking about the various biochemical sequences is very infectious :-)👏

[panaceiasuberes]

This should have 1MM views... its one of the most important and lucid view on human energy management.

[drumwish]

sure makes a lot of sense. I'm type 2 diabetic and quite possibly insulin resistant been following a keto diet for one week and I FEEL GREAT going to try real hard to remain this way so far a no brainer. thanks Ben.

[teaheichler]

I seriously love this interview… I keep rewatching this!!!

[txc]

1:16:57 -- Mr. Bikman is leading into saying : "How unfortunate" .. Too funny and so nice at the same time ...

[lindabladon]

Now I am helping my severe migraine 😫...thanks to Dr Bikman 😑 X

[aprilsaccountabilityaccoun]

loved when he mentioned urea being high towards the end. . When I started feeling horrible on carnivore.. I was a bit too lean (not enough fat on me) heck, I was underweight and was eating lots of organ meats (not alot of fat, pretty lean) and although I was cooking my meat in butter and animal fat, it probably wasn't enough. My urea was extremely high. Hmm...now my urea is normal and i am actually eating fattier cuts of meat bc I feel better eating that way. Perhaps that is why! Also loved how he mentioned about fasting. I was able to fast for 5 days when I started my weight loss journey, it was easy. Now I can only do omad bc I am too lean. And definately don't want my body to get at my muscle. I felt like a fail bc I had to go to omad from extended fasts. After listening to this, I don't. going lowcarb, helped keep my insulin low and fasting was succesful! Now I go to omad, keep low carb and will continue to be successful for life bc I am keeping my insulin LOW!

[VictoriaRoseTravel]

FINALLY, Dr Benjamin Bikman ... I bought your book. You give so much. Buying your book is the thing I can do to say THANK YOU! You de man!

[kathioneill]

Wow! Thanks for the great questions and all the explanations! Keep getting this information out. There are so many of us trying to understand all of this and so many of you are getting this out in a format we can understand.

[jodie]

So thankful for Dr Bickman! 👏🏻🙏 He has So much valuable knowledge 👍🏻

[barneyb]

Great easy to understand complex materials. As former Gut MD who during worst time, the 3rd year med school took apple cider vinegar and honey as breakfast and it was my only meal until supper. My wife name it GULP BREAKFAST as i was always running late. Happy to learn it lowers glucose. Have moved A1C from 6.1 to 4.9 on eating within 12 hrs or less window. Thanks 4 making this easier to understand.

[grahamlewis]

Hi Pete
Your video with ben is one of the best videos I have watched of hundreds.
Your intence QUENSTIONS at the end WERE FANTASTIC.
THANK YOU

[angatherton]

I’m a bit late to the table but I’ve just purchased Ben’s book as I want my husband to read it. I’ve been following Ben for a long time and being a type 2 diabetic in remission for 2 years is all down to his and others research. Too many health benefits to mention but one main issue was debilitating reflux and foot pain- all now gone thanks to low carb eating with very little fructose and zero seed oils

[FaithSeed]

Thankyou so much Mr Bikman for explaining the Kidney question size I’m always worried I’m damaging my Kidneys on low Carb diet but you explained it to me where I can understand. Thankyou for all you do! 🙏🏻

[jflcreate]

Real pearls of wisdom on ageing gracefully - thank you Dr. Bikman!!

[brianmalpass]

Loved this. This explains a lot of stuff clearly and simply. Have just bought and downloaded the book!

[justmyopinion]

Thank you, Dr Bikman. I learned so much from this video.

[RafaelBirkner]

I'm glad autophagy got mentioned here, would be great to have his opinion on IF / periodic fasting