Dr. Benjamin Bikman: The Authority on Insulin and Metabolism
Dr. Ben Bikman is a highly respected biomedical scientist and professor of Cell Biology whose work cuts through the noise surrounding diet, fat, and disease. His primary focus is understanding the root mechanisms of metabolic dysfunction, particularly how insulin resistance drives chronic illness.
Dr. Bikman’s substantial authority in this complex field is built on years of rigorous academic and practical experience. He dedicated his PhD dissertation and postdoctoral fellowship to Metabolic Research, including working with Duke Medical School.
His approach is defined by scientific rigor and the intellectual honesty required to pivot when new evidence challenges established beliefs. This commitment means he often confronts prevailing dietary dogma—even when the initial dogma was supported by his own groundbreaking research.
Dr. Bikman’s core areas of expertise include:
- Insulin Resistance:Â Pinpointing how fats (specifically ceramides) block insulin signaling and cause cells to become resistant.
- Lipid Metabolism:Â Studying the intricate processes of fat digestion and how dietary fats are handled by the body, contrasting real-world consumption with direct infusions.
- Cell Biology & Inflammation: Researching how cellular receptors like tllr4 interact with nutrients to trigger inflammation and metabolic disruption.
- Therapeutic Nutrition:Â Utilizing clinical trial data, such as meta-analyses of ketogenic diets, to understand how carbohydrate restriction impacts glycemic control and insulin sensitivity.
Dr. Bikman is widely known for his ability to break down complex cellular science into understandable concepts, empowering people to think critically about nutrition, and is the author of the popular book, Why We Get Sick:
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