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When longtime thyroid patient Judith asked why Dr. Bikman doesn’t warn people with hypothyroidism about ketogenic diets, he responded with a detailed and respectful defense. Ben explains why the science doesn’t support the idea that keto harms thyroid function—and how we may actually be se...
As most of you in this particular community already know, for years our patients, clients, neighbors, family members and coworkers have been told that weight loss is a simple equation: burn more calories than you consume, and the pounds will melt away. So why do so many people struggle with weight d...
A couple of times each month Dr. Bikman sets aside time for an exclusive live “cameras-on” Zoom hangout with our Pro Insiders. It’s an intimate, off-the-cuff conversation where members get to ask their most pressing questions, participate in real discussions and engage with Ben about the latest in m...
The world is waking up.
For too long, the conversation around metabolic health has been dominated by sensational headlines, half-truths, and industry-driven agendas. Many people—perhaps even you—have sensed that something wasn’t adding up. Despite doing everything “by the book,” people have not bec...
During a recent Pro Insider Hangout discussion, Tisha, one of our subscribers, raised an important question about how clients react to glucose spikes. While many individuals tracking their glucose with continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) feel alarmed at even minor fluctuations, the real issue may not...
(The recording above is from Dr. Bikman’s Research Reviews Podcast. You can receive these reviews each week, via email, by becoming an Insider.)
Dr. Ben Bikman, a professor of cell biology and metabolic scientist, recently highlighted a groundbreaking study titled “Prolonged Exposure to Insulin M...
When managing chronic conditions like multiple sclerosis (MS), the link between metabolic health and symptom improvement is gaining attention. Dr. Bikman sheds light on how addressing insulin resistance and adopting a ketogenic diet can benefit individuals with MS.
The Link Between Insulin Resistan...
In a recent live session with our Insulin IQ Certified Coaches, I received a question from Coach Carrie that I believe deserves some thorough clarification.
Carrie asked, “Some say that eating low-carb for a long while will cause your body to not be able to process healthy carbs eventually. Is ther...
A message from Dr. Benjamin Bikman:
Hello friends,
My passion and work center around unraveling the science of metabolic health. Years ago, we developed a coaching platform—called Insulin IQ—designed to empower individuals with practical tools and guidance to improve their metabolic health and, fo...
A couple of years ago during one of our livestreams, Dr. Bikman critically examined the widespread notion that red meat consumption causes cancer. The clip got buried in a mountain of content and was never published—so we’d like to share it today.
Ben begins by highlighting the World Health Organiz...
During a live Q&A session this last week, one of the questions was from Catherine V., a practicing rheumatologist. I thought it was quite fascinating and I’d like to share it.
Catherine’s question centered on her observation of patients with normal fasting insulin levels (around 7 μIU/mL) yet eleva...
Hello Friends,
The video I’ve posted below is a special one that we recorded over four years ago, back in August of 2020. It was part of a nearly three-hour livestream that I did with my Insulin IQ cofounders when we launched Insulin IQ online, but I’ve taken just a few small snippets to share with...
