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6 Feb 2025 · 2 h 44 min

Books from Benjamin Bikman

“The Insulin & Glucose Doctor: This Will Strip Fat Faster Than Anything! ⁠The Fastest Way To Alzheimer’s! The Link Between Sugar & Cancer! Dr Benjamin Bikman”

2 books mentioned

  1. Cover of Why We Get Sick
    Guest's book

    Why We Get Sick

    by Benjamin Bikman

    Steven Bartlett · ~01:17:38

    Buy on Amazon
  2. Cover of How Not to Get Sick
    Guest's book

    How Not to Get Sick

    by Benjamin Bikman

    Episode description

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The conversation

Metabolic scientist Dr. Benjamin Bikman explains how insulin resistance drives chronic disease, including Alzheimer's and cancer. He discusses the benefits of ketosis for fat loss and brain function, and critiques weight-loss drugs like Ozempic for their negative effects on bone density.

Talking points

  • Two pathways to insulin resistance
  • Insulin's role in chronic diseases
  • Ketosis for brain function and fat burning
  • Critique of the calorie-centric obesity model
  • Benefits and downsides of ketogenic diet
  • Four pillars for managing insulin resistance
  • Negative effects of Ozempic on bone density
  • Dangers of liposuction for metabolic health