Latest Metabolic Classrooms

Omega-3s do far more than support heart health. Research shows that the long-chain forms—EPA and DHA—enhance fat burning, improve mitochondrial function, and amplify muscle growth ...

Ketones are often seen as backup fuel, but the heart tells a different story. In this article and full lecture, Dr. Ben Bikman explains how ...

Plant and animal proteins behave very differently inside the body. From amino acid profiles and digestibility to antinutrients and heavy metals, their metabolic impact is ...

Men and women display distinct patterns in fat metabolism and ketone production, driven by hormonal, enzymatic, and adipose-tissue differences. Estrogen enhances fat mobilization and hepatic ...

A concussion triggers a metabolic storm inside the brain—disrupting glucose use, impairing mitochondria, and creating oxidative stress. But ketones offer a powerful metabolic alternative: they ...

Below is the full lecture from The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Benjamin Bikman. In this episode, Ben explores the emerging science of plasmalogens — ether ...

The glycocalyx is a dynamic cellular interface linking vascular health and metabolic regulation — essential for insulin sensitivity and endothelial function.

Below is the full lecture from The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Benjamin Bikman. In this episode, Ben explains how the pancreas performs two powerful jobs ...