Latest Metabolic Classrooms

Dr. Ben Bikman explains how potassium, insulin, and aldosterone influence blood sugar and blood pressure—and why potassium balance matters during prolonged fasting.

Why can keeping weight off feel harder than losing it? Dr. Ben Bikman explains how weight loss changes hunger and calorie burning—and what can help ...

Dr. Ben Bikman explores how micronized progesterone differs from synthetic progestins, including its effects on cholesterol, sleep, and uterine protection, and what the research suggests ...

What happens after GLP-1 treatment? Ben Bikman explores appetite signals, insulin resistance, muscle health, and the research on weight regain. Learn how to use time ...

A new sensor measures glucose and ketones together, offering another window into fuel metabolism. Dr. Ben Bikman explains how insulin connects these signals, why ketone ...

Mitochondria may not be broken—they may simply be overloaded. Learn how exercise, insulin, and fuel balance can affect mitochondrial health and energy production.

Exercise may not move the scale as much as you expect—but that doesn’t mean it isn’t working. Learn why its biggest benefits go far beyond ...