The Metabolic Classroom is a science-based video series hosted by Dr. Benjamin Bikman, a leading expert on insulin resistance and metabolic health. Each episode breaks down complex research into simple, practical lessons about how your body uses energy, burns fat, and maintains long-term health. Learn how insulin, hormones, and nutrition influence everything from weight loss to chronic disease prevention—so you can take control of your metabolic health with real science that makes sense.
Below is the full lecture from The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Benjamin Bikman. In this episode, Ben explores the emerging science of plasmalogens — ether phospholipids with structural and functional […]
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The glycocalyx is a dynamic cellular interface linking vascular health and metabolic regulation — essential for insulin sensitivity and endothelial function.
The Glycocalyx: A Critical Interface for Vascular and Metabolic Function Read More »
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 — managing blood sugar through
The Pancreas: Exocrine vs. Endocrine Read More »
Below is the full lecture from The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Benjamin Bikman. In this episode, Ben explains the autonomic nervous system (ANS) — the hidden control center that quietly
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Below is the full lecture from The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Benjamin Bikman. In this episode, Ben explores honey and maple syrup — two natural sweeteners with long histories and
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In this lecture of The Metabolic Classroom, Dr. Benjamin Bikman explores an important question: Are statins really helping women’s hearts, or could they be making things worse? Watch the full
Statins and Women’s Health Read More »
The answer is “yes!”, and ketones may even help you protect it.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CBH-R7DJ0o&t=486s Prefer to listen without the ads? Become a Ben Bikman Insider. For years, people believed that carbs were essential
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