S4E18 // Why We Get Sick: Hyper-Insulinemia & Chronic Disease w/ Dr. Ben Bikman, PhD

Summary: In Season 4, Episode 18 Dr. Marc Bubbs interviews scientist and insulin expert Dr. Ben Bikman, PhD to discuss how chronically high insulin levels can drive chronic disease states. Summary of Episode 3:05 – Why did our grandparents get sick? 5:45 – Why insulin resistance is at the root of most chronic conditions 7:45 – Hyper-insulinemia and weight gain 10:40 – The insulin resistance and heart disease connection (and why it matters) 14:20 – How chronically high blood glucose levels impair your vascular health 16:50 – Football linemen, metabolic profiles and the role of fitness and exercise 23:40 – Taking insulin and how it impacts your fat cells (in diabetics) 28:20 – Why insulin as a medication for type-2 diabetes is a short-sighted approach 32:05 – The connection between insulin resistance and brain function 38:04 – Is there an application for exogenous ketones to prevent (or delay) dementia 39:05 – Dietary strategies to support insulin resistance 46:45 – Blood tests for assessing degree of insulin resistance 49:05 – Exercise and insulin sensitivity: resistance and aerobic activity