Latest Metabolic Classrooms

Persistent hunger is often blamed on weak willpower, but the real issue may be hormonal. In this Metabolic Classroom, Dr. Ben Bikman explains how insulin, ...

Bone is not just structural scaffolding. It is living, insulin-sensitive tissue that responds to glucose, supports remodeling, and may play a deeper role in metabolic ...

Why do some people seem to burn more calories than others? Discover how insulin, ketones, and mitochondrial uncoupling influence metabolism, energy expenditure, and fat storage.

Most people have never heard of amylin, yet it may be one of the most important hormones in the future of metabolic medicine. Discover how ...

Not all ketone tests measure the same thing. Learn the pros and cons of urine strips, breath analyzers, blood ketone meters, and continuous ketone monitoring ...

Retatrutide may be the next major breakthrough in metabolic medicine. Learn how this triple-agonist drug works and why glucagon changes the equation for fat loss ...

Does tirzepatide really work by increasing insulin? Dr. Ben Bikman explains the science behind appetite suppression, insulin sensitivity, and metabolic health.

Fat cells are far more than passive storage containers. In this Metabolic Classroom lecture, Dr. Ben Bikman explains how nuclear receptors like PPAR-gamma influence fat ...