The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

Fix Your Blood Sugar: The FASTEST Way to Burn Fat, Optimize Hormones & Reverse Disease | Benjamin Bikman : 1252

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Feb 20, 2025
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Benjamin Bikman
Dr. Benjamin Bikman, a Ph.D. professor at BYU and author of "How Not To Get Sick," joins the discussion to reveal groundbreaking insights into insulin resistance and its role in obesity and chronic disease. He debunks popular dietary myths, explaining how hormones, rather than just calories, impact metabolism. Discover how dietary fat may reverse metabolic dysfunction and the importance of fasting and light quality for health. Plus, learn why some people maintain a healthy weight despite high carb intake and the hidden connections between insulin and skin health.
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ADVICE

Spotting Insulin Resistance

  • Check for physical signs of insulin resistance like skin tags or acanthosis nigricans (dark, textured skin).
  • Get your insulin levels checked; levels above the mid-teens are a warning sign.
ANECDOTE

Dave Asprey's Skin Tag Story

  • Dave Asprey shares a personal story of cutting off hundreds of skin tags as a teenager, unaware they signaled insulin resistance.
  • He later realized they vanished when he adopted a ketogenic diet.
INSIGHT

Two Keys to Fat Storage

  • Fat storage needs two things: elevated insulin signaling the fat cells to grow and enough calories to fuel the growth.
  • Without elevated insulin, even a high-calorie diet won't necessarily lead to fat storage.
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