Insulin Resistance in Alzheimer's, Infertility, Migraines and More - with Dr. Ben Bikman

Metabolic dysfunction is the root cause of most noncommunicable diseases, including cancer, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases, like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, and mental health conditions. Luckily, simple, practical strategies can improve insulin sensitivity and overall metabolic health, including controlling carbs, eating whole foods rich in protein and fat, and doing resistance training to strengthen muscles. Dr. Ben Bikman is a professor of cell biology and physiology at BYU; he is also passionate about bringing to the public science to help everyone make informed decisions to better their health. In this discussion with Dr. Bret Scher, Dr. Bikman explains that insulin resistance is at the heart of metabolic dysfunction. He details the three primary drivers of insulin resistance: stress, inflammation, and, the most common and detrimental cause, too much insulin driven by the constant consumption of refined starches and sugars. Follow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry. Dr. Ben Bikman InsulinIQ.com Instagram: @benbikmanphd X/Twitter: @BenBikmanPhD Check out Why We Get Sick by Dr. Bikman: https://a.co/d/bHPn1io Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https://metabolicmind.org/ About us: Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them. Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 1:50 Insulin resistance and chronic health conditions 5:28 What is insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction? 8:48 Insulin resistance in different cell types 13:49 Insulin resistance in the brain 21:44 Three causes of metabolic dysfunction and insulin resistance 27:15 The best diet and exercise to improve insulin sensitivity 31:20 The impact of GLP-1 agonists on lean mass 35:00 What Dr.Bikman is working on now 37:48 Conclusion #MetabolicMind #KetoForMentalHealth #MetabolicPsychiatry #MetabolicNeuroscience #KetogenicMetabolicTherapy #NutritionalKetosis #MentalIllness #AlternativeTreatment #Diabetes #InsulinResistance #MetabolicHealth #PreventativeMedicine #LowCarb