Thyroid Health and Low-Carb Diets: What Lower T3 Really Means
This week in The Metabolic Classroom, Ben explores the effects of a ketogenic diet on thyroid function, addressing concerns that lower thyroid hormone levels observed during the diet may indicate dysf...
2 Dec 202430min
Hormone Replacement Therapy in Women: Metabolic Benefits and Misunderstood Risks
In this week’s episode of The Metabolic Classroom, Dr. Bikman delivers a comprehensive lecture on hormone replacement therapy (HRT), focusing on its role in addressing metabolic health challenges face...
2 Dec 202432min
Nicotine and Insulin Resistance: What You Should Understand About the Connection
During Dr. Ben Bikman’s latest episode of The Metabolic Classroom lectures, Ben explores the metabolic effects of nicotine, emphasizing its influence beyond its addictive properties and its associatio...
20 Nov 202428min
Oxalates and Metabolic Health: How and Why Antinutrients From Plants Can Be Harmful
For The Metabolic Classroom lecture this week, Dr. Bikman explores the often-overlooked effects of oxalates on human health, with a focus on their impact on metabolic, kidney, cardiovascular, gut, and...
14 Nov 202435min
Microplastics & Metabolic Health: The Surprising Connection with Dr. Ben Bikman
During this week’s episode of The Metabolic Classroom, Dr. Bikman discusses the impact of microplastics on metabolic health, focusing on their effects on fat cells, insulin resistance, and blood vesse...
7 Nov 202433min
Using a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) to Help You Improve Insulin Sensitivity
This week’s episode of The Metabolic Classroom focuses on the potential of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) as a valuable tool not only for individuals with diabetes but also for anyone interested i...
31 Okt 202422min
Glucosamine and Metabolic Health: What You Need to Know with Dr. Ben Bikman
In the recording of today’s livestream episode of The Metabolic Classroom, Dr. Ben Bikman explores glucosamine’s impact on both joint and metabolic health.Glucosamine, commonly used as a supplement to...
24 Okt 202429min
Hyperglycemia Explained: The Consequences of High Blood Sugar and Why It Matters with Dr. Ben Bikman
In this episode of The Metabolic Classroom, Dr. Ben Bikman explores the metabolic implications of hyperglycemia, the condition of elevated blood glucose levels. He focuses on both the chronic effects,...
19 Okt 202435min
