157: Why You're Always Hungry (Even After Eating)

📢 Ask Dr. Bikman’s Digital Mind (multilingual): https://benbikman.com/ben-bikmans-dig... 📢 Dr. Bikman’s Community & Coaching Site: https://insuliniq.com Topic: Persistent hunger can result when high insulin lowers circulating fuel while the brain becomes resistant to important fullness signals from insulin and leptin. Restoring insulin sensitivity and avoiding repeated large glucose and insulin spikes may help correct the signals driving hunger rather than relying on willpower alone. Summary: Dr. Ben Bikman explains why constant hunger is often driven by hormones rather than a lack of willpower. He begins by showing how meals high in rapidly digested carbohydrates can trigger large insulin spikes, causing fuel to move quickly out of the bloodstream and into storage. Even though the body has plenty of stored energy, the brain senses that available fuel has dropped and responds by making you feel hungry again. Ben then explores three key hormones that regulate fullness: GLP-1, leptin, and insulin. Some people produce less GLP-1 after carbohydrate-rich meals, while others become resistant to leptin and insulin in the brain, weakening the signals that normally reduce appetite and cravings. The takeaway is that persistent hunger is often a signaling problem rather than simply a discipline problem. By lowering chronic insulin levels and improving insulin sensitivity, the body's natural hunger and fullness signals can begin working the way they were designed to. References: For complete show notes and references, we invite you to become an Insider subscriber. You’ll enjoy real-time, livestream Metabolic Classroom access which includes live Q&A with Ben after the lecture, unlimited access to Dr. Bikman’s Digital Mind, ad-free podcast episodes, show notes and references, and Ben’s Weekly Research Review Podcast. Learn more: https://www.benbikman.com Timestamps (approximate): 00:01 — Intro Hook: Why You’re Hungry Again 00:48 — Hunger Is More Than Willpower 01:48 — How Insulin Changes Fuel Availability 04:00 — High-Carb Meals and the Reactive Energy Dip 05:06 — Why High-Glycemic Meals Lead to More Eating 07:29 — Falling Blood Glucose as a Hunger Signal 08:31 — The Cycle of Carb Cravings and Hunger 10:12 — GLP-1 and the Fullness Response 13:18 — Leptin: The Signal From Stored Body Fat 15:25 — Leptin Resistance and Persistent Hunger 16:39 — Insulin as a Satiety Signal in the Brain 19:00 — Brain Insulin Resistance and Food Cravings 21:10 — The Four Hormonal Drivers of Constant Hunger 23:32 — Final Takeaway: Correct the Metabolic Signals Translation Notes: You can click the gear icon at the bottom of this video to auto-translate captions. For example, to translate into Polish, select Subtitles, choose Auto-Translate, then first choose English, then choose Auto-Translate again, then choose Polish.) Also, Dr. Bikman’s Digital Mind can interact with you in many languages: https://benbikman.com/ben-bikmans-dig... In addition, our channel has access to YouTube’s innovative “auto-dubbing” feature. The process supports translations from English into many languages, with more to come. Click on the gear icon, then choose “Audio track” to access. (This availability is often delayed several weeks or more, so check back often.) NOTE: The information presented is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Dr. Bikman is not a clinician—and, he is not your doctor. Always seek the advice of your own qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions. #Hunger #InsulinResistance #Insulin #LeptinResistance #GLP1 #FoodCravings #AppetiteControl #BloodSugar #MetabolicHealth #ReactiveHypoglycemia #CarbCravings #Satiety #BrainInsulinResistance #HighGlycemicFoods #BloodSugarSpikes #LowCarbScience #DrBenBikman #MetabolicClassroom #MetabolismMatters #HealthScience Ben’s favorite yerba mate and fiber: https://ufeelgreat.com/usa/en/c/1BA884 Exogenous ketones: A high-quality option is the NSF-certified goBHB from Clean Form Nutrition, where you can use the code BEN10 for a 10% discount: https://cleanformnutrition.com/produc... CKMs: SiBio CKM is offering a 5% discount using the code BEN5 at checkout. However, their CKM is not yet available in the US and Canada. You can submit your email on their website and they will notify you when it becomes available in your region: https://www.sibiosensor.com/BEN5 Ben’s favorite meal-replacement shake: https://gethlth.com (discount: BEN10)