Benjamin Bikman earned his Ph.D. in Bioenergetics and was a postdoctoral fellow with the Duke-National University of Singapore in metabolic disorders. His professional focus as a scientist and professor (Brigham Young University) is to understand better the role of elevated insulin and nutrient metabolism in regulating obesity, diabetes, and dementia. - He is also a co-founder of gethlth.com and the author of the book Why We Get Sick. - Follow Dr. Bikman on Instagram. - Try Hlth Code Meal Replacement Shake HERE - special discount for my listeners (USE CODE "TEMPLE") 00:45 - What is Insulin Resistance 05:40 - Chronic Disease/Obesity  10:47 - Physical Signs of IR  13:23 - Lab Testing  14:21 & 20:06 - LDL & Dietary Fat Discussion  17:42 - Why We Need to Stop Looking at Just Glucose  26:31 - Inflammation  35:00 - Calories In vs. Calories Out  44:00 - Semiglutides  53:00 - Women’s Hormones  1:01:00 - Action Steps  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theketogenicnutritionist/support