I cured my mental illness after 25 years just by going to keto diet No more medication no more depression no more mood swing no more panic attacks And lost 40 pounds I wanted to test I started carbohydrate and my mood started to swing and get depressed as soon as I quit again Within a week everything went back to normal I am perfectly fine now on keto diet If low carbohydrate was effective treatment for epileptic seizure medications I was taking Is prescribed for epileptic seizure and bipolar disorder When I say I do not have any more symptoms of mental illness I really mean it Because my friends and family tell me I'm a totally different person when I'm on low carb No symptoms whatsoever
Its great to hear that. I am also interested in keto curing psychological issues, especially anxiety, panic etc. How long it took you to notice improvements? Thanks
Wow, mate that's fricken Awesome!! I'm so glad to hear. I did the same thing with testing stuff out with food, and it's so true, foods affect your mind and your guts, and for me it was inflation and really bad Anxiety and depression. Getting better, but I have only started for a few weeks, I feel so much fucking clearer it's ridiculously good!! Thanks for sharing your story mate! Cheers!
Lower insulin resistance by lessening stress (in large part by getting more sleep) and four dietary tips: fewer carbs; prioritize high-quality protein (focus on animal protein, whey, egg whites); fill all remaining calories with fat (fat has no effect on insulin; focus on animal fat and fruit fats i.e. coconut, avocado, olives vis-a-vis oils...avoid soybean, cottonseed, canola oil); time-restricted eating/intermittent fasting. Also working your muscles stimulates an insulin-like effect of pulling glucose into the muscle despite insulin resistance. Do not finish working out by loading up on carbs because it will undo the benefit of the muscles synthesizing insulin on their own.
Always interesting on videos by experts where people have to come in and provide their own ‘expert’ thoughts. Such a weird impulse. Also to present them as rules. People should NOT eat whey protein as a rule my man.
Thanks for this talk ......just started the steak and egg diet and after 3 days glucose during day 91 fasting glucose in morning 118.......now this is after 1 year diagnosis of type 2 diabetes with fasting glucose of 260 and a1c 12.5 !!!!! Man it's incredible what stopping carbs does !!!!
0:00: 📚 Fat cells are not just inert energy storage depots, but also endocrine organs that secrete hormones and play a role in various bodily functions. 8:51: 📝 The traditional advice of eating less and exercising more for weight loss is flawed because it focuses on calorie restriction and can lead to increased hunger and rebound weight gain. Instead, the endocrine component, specifically insulin levels, should be prioritized to manipulate fat cell growth and shrinkage. 17:16: 💡 Insulin is a hormone that lowers blood glucose levels by allowing glucose to enter cells, but it also has an anabolic effect on all cells in the body, which can lead to insulin resistance. 27:34: 📈 Insulin resistance is a widespread health disorder caused by constantly elevated insulin levels, which is often overlooked due to the focus on glucose control. 33:16: 🔑 Insulin resistance is a survival mechanism in the body, but it can lead to various negative effects such as migraines, infertility, and increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. 41:51: 💡 Insulin resistance occurs when fat cells become insulin resistant, leading to the release of pro-inflammatory proteins and the spread of insulin resistance to other tissues in the body. 51:04: 📊 Insulin resistance can be determined through blood measurements such as fasting insulin levels and the ratio of triglycerides to HDL cholesterol. 1:03:08: 🥦 Lower insulin by controlling carbohydrates and prioritizing animal protein, while also focusing on improving sleep habits to lower stress levels. 1:06:25: ✅ To improve insulin resistance: lower stress, prioritize protein, fill remaining calories with fat, and practice intermittent fasting. 1:14:16: 💡 Wearing continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) can empower individuals to make their own dietary changes based on real-time glucose level feedback. 1:21:51: 🥤 The speaker discusses the digestion of protein and the potential impact of whey shakes on weight sensitivity. Recap by Tammy AI
Agreed and for your benefit or others who may not already know, the expression is synonymously "hunger pangs". Pangs means "a sudden sharp or painful emotion".
hardest part is avoiding snacking first few days, once you get into Keto you will feel good and your needing to snack goes away - KEEP THE GOALS IN MIND
I get anxious and act like a bxtch when I am overly hungry, so it's not about starving to death for me. I can't take my mood and my hands may shake if I am overly hungry.
This video is one of the most informative interviews on RU-vid in reference to fat burning and insulin resistance. Thank you for explaining science at the rudimentary level for us common folk! 🙏🏿❤
I feel extremely fortunate to have stumbled across this podcast. I've been struggling with menopausal weight gain and severe bloating with meals. Im also gluten intolerant. I feel empowered to make some big changes to my diet and lifestyle. Getting Dr. Bikmans book now!❤
This was so helpful and inspirational to me. I am dealing with breast cancer for the second time. I am 59 years old and have gained a huge amount of weight due to stress and not taking care of myself through stressful times. I don’t sleep. You have helped me see the relationship between insulin and sleep and cancer and fat. I have some hope that I can reverse what is happening.I eat mostly low-carb but I used to be better at it. I have a renewed commitment to a keto lifestyle. When things get tough around me and my family members, my diet and ability to sleep are the first things that suffer. And I will be buying your book with enthusiasm and sharing it!
Stephanie Loder, please look into Floressence Tea, the book used, on Amazon is The Essiac Report.....Canada. I turned my friend onto it for her stage 4 breast cancer. (Sorry we can't treat you anymore, it is causing more harm than good). Before 2016 it took 3 months or 4 boxes, do NOT use distilled water from plastic bottles. My friend lost insomnia at day 15, same as everyone. She showed her Oncologist on day 30ish, and he swore at her, threw the box, and forbid its use. She kept using, we used it full strength cold instead of hot. At arround 3.5 months he kept calling her back for new blood work, CAT SCAN , and tests she couldn't name, because the cancer showed up missing. She was cancer free 7 years then got it again and died. Success is 5 years for western medicine. Everone who survived 20 years repeats the tea the same 3 months yearly, but not 12 months yearly for kidney rest. Ps . Bladder, Prostate and Kidney cancers need 4 months minimum. Also 6 weeks use befor surgery will reverse ganglions into a perfect blob for easy removal, on many subjects. See letters in back of book. Yes it crosses the blood brain barrier to help tumors there. Actually it never cures cancer it only removes poison like pesticides and heavy metals, then T-cells begin to be perfect and they kill cancer and viruses like they are supposed to. Note: do full research on GMOs to kick all out of your diet today, and GMO canola is hidden 34% in all oil from Mafia. Try all oil from Trader Joe's , and the California oil with blue butterfly 🦋 is good. This may lose a few diseases for you. The Costco olive oil with blue butterfly is a lie. Soy lethecin is GMO and your deathly enemy, all Trader Joe is GMOfree, use the pound plus bars for chocolate now because the soy lethecin is God made not GMO, so is perfect. I'm finding Doctors trained to say " oh, YOUR kind of cancer can't be treated with that tea, for the ones who do know about it. Have friends who died from this.
Hi Steph, thinking of you during this journey. Keep going. If you can add IF fasting, please do. I cut out carbs and found that okra (boiled) and beetroot helped me a lot when im hungry. Please dont give up on yourself. Xx also youtube had a page called popsugar which have mild fitness programs you can do sitting down. Another tip: when in fasting mode if it gets difficult. I used to chop large cucumbers and eat that all day till i ended my fast. I sometimes have around 5 long cucumbers a day. Helped me a lot.
You just provided an answer to my question. I am 74 years old. I try to eat healthy. Just had a high blood pressure event. I could not take BP medicine. I had horrible side effects. I have not been able to lose weight. My average fasting glucose level for 7 days was 96. Thank you for this powerful interview. You gave me what I need to do.
I listen to podcasts all the time, and this is the most informative and enlightening podcast I have ever listened to! And Dhru is such a wonderful interviewer, he lets his guests shine!
I am an Indian who is not a vegetarian or vegan. Been on keto and omad for 3 months now. Down 30 pounds. I also do a 20 to 30 minute hiit about 5 to 6 days a week. Feel great. I slowly realize that I am not tempted to have carbs as much I used to.
Hi Piyush, am starting my 7 days water day and gradually planning to do OMAD, having said that I don’t consume chicken and red meat can you please help suggesting some foods that you usually eat which doesn’t spike insulin and low in carbs as throughout my life I have been eating mostly carbs. Will appreciate your revert! Thanks
my appreciation of your comment stems from your last sentence. The observation that carbs become less tempting with time on a Keto diet. That's good to know and of itself will provide me with some motivation to go with Keto and stick with it.
Kate my doctor missed my insulin related high blood pressure also. When I went on the meat diet, and ate once a day, I finally cured the blood pressure, lost weight, and normalized all the other numbers
@@kicknadeadcat BRAVO SO IS ME TOO.I AM 59 BUT I AM FEELING MORE GOOD THAN I WAS IN MY 20s AS I WAS IN PRE DIABETIC RANGE BEING A DEVOUT MUSLIM FASTING A LUNAR MONTH ONCE A YEAR IS OBLIGATORY ON EVERY MUSLIM WHICH WE OBSERVE AS USUAL BUT THIS YEAR STARTED EXERCISE DURING FASTING STARTED EATING LESS WITH LOW CARB THE RESULT WAS AMAZING BUT NOW I SUCCESSFULLY GOT CONTROL BUT EATING LESS CARBS & MORE GREENISH VEGs WITH SMOOTHEI AS WELL AS INTERMITTENT FASTING AND REGULAR EXERCISE THEN ONE CAN ENJOY REAL LIFE & REAL YOU KNOW WELL.STAY BLESSED
I am in human nutrition epidemiology and this was one of the best interviews that I have heard. I did my thesis on insulin resistance in auto immune and have been doing research for my PhD on PCOS and insulin. He is amazing.... Dietary change Lower stress Behavior changes with lifting weights and relax your central NERVOUS system.
@@AnaGarcia-zt9oq What recommendation would you have for my grand daughter who has type 1 diabetes She has all the protocols in order from her specialist doctor but the fact that se must continuously replenish her insulin by injection results in weight gain Is there any dietary factor that could improve this disroder?
KELLI, That research sounds interesting. Years ago I had to do a thesis for my Master's degree, and remember how much work that was. If you're researching something that you're intersted in, like you seem to be doing, I could see where it could actually be fun. Speaking of insulin resistance, my ederly Mother has been type 2 diabetic for most of her life, and she is now totally off her insulin. After learning that insulin resistance could be caused by deficiencies in vanadium and chromium, I convinced her to give it a try, and it worked. She no longer takes insulin injections and her fasting glucose is normal, with her A1C around 5. She also eats high carb starchy foods and sugary things. She has never used a low carb or keto diet to control her glood sugar. I read that in the early 1900's before they had insulin, doctors were using these 2 trace minerals to treat T2 diabetes. As you know, insulin and diabetic pills are a billion dollar industry, so big pharma apparently suppressed this cure long ago. I think you are onto something with that insulin resistance connection to auto immune disorders. My mother has had Rheumatoid arthritis for years and since the vanadium and chromium has reversed her insulin resistance, the arthitis seems to have diappeared. She has also had a high uric acid and gout flares, which I recently learned is common in T2 diabetics. She hasn't had a gout flare since reversing her insulin resistance. Anyway, that research you are doing sounds interesting and you are obviously a very intelligent woman. I'd like to buy your book if you ever write one. Have you ever thought about writing a book?
4:40 a Doctor admits he didn't know something! Now he really has my attention and I appreciate the candor. Thanks Dhru for bringing Dr B to the discussion.
This was such an informative podcast. I really appreciate the knowledge that was shared. I have been keto for almost 2 years and I incorporated alternate day fasting with it over the past year. I lost 25 lbs in the first 3 months of adding alternate day fasting but then I started switching things up and testing playing around with my carb intake and the next thing you know, I gained the 25 back. This discussion was really what I needed to hear to encourage me to continue with what works; a keto diet with fasting. I actually prefer Ketovore more because I have discovered that some veggies hurt my stomach and give me IBS. So I can tolerate a very small veggie intake. But I mostly eat fats and proteins.
Keto diet is pretty stupid tbh. And this coming from someone who did keto for months, I also did a 24 and a 28 day water only fast. You lost those 25lbs because one's body needs less water to process carbs. It's pretty simple. Eat a balanced diet slightly below your maintenance calories(approximately),sleep 8 hours, and eat food in this order to lower glucose and insuline spikes: fibers, proteins and fats, and lastly carbs. Try to get the recommended protein portion and that should help you keep hunger and cravings in check. Keto is not a sustainable diet. You should have bloodwork done but your liver and kidneys are under pressure with that diet.
The carb debates rage but the one thing that can’t be denied no matter ones opinion is that there is no physiologic need to consume carbohydrate. I’ve been eating no more than 30g / day (never from added sugar) since the 90’s. My only carb sources are a small amount of a few low toxic veggies and a few fruits (squashes and berries), sometimes whole milk or yogurt. Almost everyone I know is overweight and they make fun of my diet. I get eye rolls and sighs when I decline carbs or ask for substitutions.
Now I understand when I eat bread 🍞 or 🍚 rice I just wanna sleep! My energy goes all the way down and it takes like 1hr to come back. I changed and eat breakfast 2eggs with spinach feels good and lunch sweet potato with chicken and broccoli feels so good like whole day and enjoy my workout with full of energy. Thank you Dr
I love bread. I love all sorts of bread. It's delicious and as long as it's new, it's very filling! I gave it up! Along with rice, pasta and potatoes, and other sugars. I eat like I was on a Pacific Island, with no supermart! My body is shedding water, my legs stopped swelling, and my skin is not being stretched to weeping point. I eat only what flies, runs or swims; or grows on a bush. No root crops at all. I lost 56 lbs in next to no time, but now that's slowed. I learned my lesson.
I shall watch at least twice...l need to understand better..sounds great...thank you...get to learn more. (Illuminated heads dont roll🤣😂...no offense brov) .🇬🇧
His book is the most important factor in my improvement in health. I'm taking it to my doctor's appointment when I meet my new doctor. I would love to give it to her. Knowledge is power
13:48 this analogy originated with Gary Taubes. I'm thrilled to see Bikman carrying out this message, but credit needs to be given to both Taubes and Rosedale for their research in this field.
A similar thing is happening with this low carb/keto thing. Atkins started it years ago, and alot of doctors are on YT acting as if they discovered all of this stuff. Atkins said years ago to limit your protein while eating low carb, because too much would spike the insulin, so his diet was really keto. I think alot of these doctors saw how much Atkins made from selling books, and they're getting on the bandwagon. They're acting like they invented the wheel LOL. You'd think the least they could do is give Atkins the credit for coming up with all this stuff. Anyway, whatever you're doing is working Tommie Girl, because you look great and are a very beautiful woman. Will you be my personal trainer and diet coach? I need some help losing this 20 lbs.
Gary Taubes? He ALWAYS credits any studies with info, and I am sure if had not researched this himself, would have given Taubes his due. Bikman is never out to elevate himself. Ever. You haven't listened enough of his podcasts and how careful he is.
@@das6708 My comment is specifically related to him repeating an analogy created by Taubes, almost word for word. He did not give Taubes credit for it.
Keto has been a major game changer in my life! I've lost 155 from just eating a keto diet, I don't let myself get hungry, I don't work out. I use to be so sick, in pain, and just tired! Not a problem any more unless I decide to eat something I know I shouldn't.
This dr. is amazing. Most the doctors have more interest to sell drugs from the Pharmaceutic industry than cure. That's the reason they don't explain or try to inform.
I often reflect back to moments in my life when I was in great shape but I can't seem to pinpoint the recipe/ingredients that delivered those results. I know I was lifting, and running, and eating well but the memory is vague and I have had trouble trying to replicate those moments. I know it's in me to do it but it's like a puzzle I can't comprehend now. This video explains the mystery behind it all. At age 53, I think I finally understand what I need to do. This is incredible! I'm so glad I stumbled across this video! Bring on 2021!! I'm so encouraged!!! Thank you very much for making this video.
Miraculous job!! Boy I could listen to the two of you for MANY hours!! I feel like I've been to a wonderful medical class because I have learned sooooo much!!! THANK YOU❣️❣️❣️❣️
Thank you! This was the most detailed discussion on insulin. I’m a low-carber (3.5 yrs) who appreciated you filling in the gap for me on how eating this way has reduced inflammation and raised my HDL 🙏
Thank you so much for this interview. I was hooked from start to end. I am a mom with small kids and stress is killing me and my body. Gaining weight all the time. Now I am on a keto diet for two months but that was not showing much. Your pillar about the intermitted fasting will do some push on that I hope. Thank you again!
I had the same problem lost nothing when I first started keto. I fasted for4 days which kick started the weight loss. Now I've lost 66 lbs! Keto and omad!
I don’t know if it is enough fat, but I fill an ice cube tray with coconut milk and freeze it, then put the cubes in freezer bags......so that I don’t waste it in the refrigerator, plus, it makes it easier to measure out the amount I want to add to my whey protein. When I make my whey protein, I add two of the coconut ice cubes to it, plus my almond milk, and whatever. I usually add cacao and a collagen.
So much detail here, the best Bikman interview that I've heard. Even after reading his book, there were new things that I understood from this talk. We're so lucky that he shares so much of his knowledge so freely.
I’m type2 diabetic from 30+yrs very interesting in reversing the disease as the literature states . On metformin& glybride . Glybride stimulates pancreas to produce more insulin. My fasting insulin 62, HgA1c5.5 vegan, south Asian diet veges,whole grains, pulses(Dals)fruits, tofu, oat milk good sourc of protein
Wow, you just blew my mind. I've sometimes heard dementia called type 3 diabetes. Well my mother died of dementia a few years ago, yet she was quite thin. Her fasting blood glucose and A1C were always normal even though she ate a lot of candy and carbs. Actually, that was her primary diet. Because her those labs were normal, her insulin levels were never checked. Maybe she really was insulin resistant but not to the point of elevated glucose, nonetheless causing inflammatory disease processes. I'll never know for sure, but it makes me wonder if she did have 'type 3' diabetes.
Amazing interview! Thank you for bringing up the genetic differences in certain ethnicities, such as South Asians. We should be educated about this stuff from an early age! Keep up the great work. You’re changing and healing lives!💜💜💜
TRULY PHENOMENAL! I understand now why my doctors told me for decades I did not have Diabetes when I had Insulin Resistance, and that my skin tags were from "irritation"! It's so wonderful to hear from a really smart Doctor! Thank you both!
Keto works for anyone. Saying it doesnt work for everyone is an excuse to make someone feel better in their mind. The mind and body is addicted to sugar so the mind will find every way to show its not working.
That was fantastic and has explained so much to me about myself, I could listen to Dr Bikman all-day. I have been following these guidelines (more or less, "no animal protein") for the last 50 years, still the same weight and size as I was in my early twenties and never been ill, all makes sense now, thanks doc
Anyone else feels like they have been unknowingly (or knowingly through laziness and stress) been abusing their body when the body is literally trying its best to keep us healthy as best it can. I feel like a shitty partner. Sorry body, I'll take care of you more!
Just eat like the gorillas do, 65% greens and add as many type of leaves as possible, eat fruits and vegetables and nuts( Omega 3's) eat low protein diets! , eat your herbs which you need. Gorillas have low stress lives so I agree with most of what is said here.
@@stevemashford3700 Aren't we genetically closer to chimps than Gorillas? Plus our guts aren't long enough to break down so much plant matter and get all the nutrients out that we need. We aren't cows. If you look at the way our chest cavity is built and how our guts are positioned, we are made for meat processing more than plant processing. We need protein and fats. Carbs ( via plants and fruits ) can be supplemented by the diet or made by the liver. They are nonessential to be eaten directly. They are treats. Plus plants have lots of antinutrients because they don't wanna be eaten haha so they shouldn't make up the majority of one's diet. Moderate protein is better with higher fat content and low carb for longevity. Toss a human into the wild without modern conveniences and medicine, they probably won't be looking for a salad. Thanks for your response though! ^_^
@@MsTeaAndCrump3ts Sorry, chimps also closer to us in chronological time the Gorillas are most genetically like us. All the best nutritionalists are now saying eat more greens and vary them widely, eat low g i carbohydrates in the way of fruit and vegetables and nuts for Omega 3's. Of course protein is still out to lunch but I believe 1 to 2 grams of true protein per kilogram of LEAN body mass is required. Omegas feed your brain and cell walls, proteins for growth and repairs, carbohydrates are for fuel . Protein and good fats are also fuel however slower and harder to digest. If you want more I could call you anywhere in the world. These diet requirements are in the bible actually. Steve
@@stevemashford3700 Ahh I see what you are saying, I think we agree on most things. I think the push for varied greens has to do with the new research coming out about the gut microbiome and varied sources to feed said bugs haha. I misunderstood when you said low protein, thought you were inferring that we should eat 0.5g/kg of lean body mass or something like that. 1g/kg is very fair, I dare as 2g a bit much BUT if it fits your lifestyle, it makes sense.
Thank you Dr. Bikman, I see your heart, passion, to help people. Thanks for your truthful and honest conversation. Thanks Dhru!!! For your vision and mission to impact lives!
lower insulin: low carb, lower stress: sleep! 1-eliminate processed food and sugars, low carb only from real fruit and veg. No juices. 2. animal protein ONLY: whey/Meat/eggs -best proteins come with fat. 3 Fats: olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil. 3 OMAD/time restricted eating. (coffee, tea and water the rest of the time zero calorie)
Not that easy. Whey is extremely insulinogenic. OMAD doesn’t work for everybody, especially for perimenopausal women. Ruins their hormones. Been there. 🤷🏻♀️😞
For newbies - start at minute 26:00 It will blow you away and motivate you to go back and listen to the whole discussion. Valuable information here! How can we get these guys on mainstream media and an article in every magazine ???????
Thanx for that. I have been praying about how to approach my awful situation. My body is now too heavy to walk comfortably up the stairs 😩. Im praying for confirmation that this is the right thing for me. Lookin good.
Insulin resistance is also called metabolic syndrome, isn't it? Amazing video. I found out about insuline resistance in 2017 and my life changed. It took me years of research. I wish I had watched this video when I was a teen.
Thank you! I was 1.57 dividing trig/HDL and I have been working on lowering my insulin. I’m 5’3 and 129lbs but I’ve lost 6lbs in the last month with my efforts of IF and diet. I’m almost 55 too. I need to work on more HIIT training. Thank you for all this great info and your knowledge. Great interview🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️
I would suggest resistance training as a regular form of exercise. It will benefit your bone health as well as your insulin sensitivity. Resistance training is important in preventing sarcopenia.
Yes! I feel like I've been offered a ray of hope, recently crossed the A1C line from pre diabetic and haven't yet figured out CKD diet, been trying not to get too depressed thinking about which might finish me faster, thinking that my predisposition to intermittent fasting since around Jr high has actually been a good thing!
Thank you Dr.lm have been struggling for the past 7 years to lose weight to no avail , this will be a turning point in my life.l wish to find out if insulin resistance is related to fibroid growth in the uterus
Thank you both very much ❤️ Please interview Ken Berry Jason Fung Dr Eric Berg Rhonda Patrick on keto fasting HDL ldl triglycerides etc and what they eat please!
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼excellent excellent excellent - one of the best interviews you've done! I got several takeaways I am going to use to help ward off type 2 diabetes . He mentions autophagy as critical to managing insulin levels and that is key rather than managing glucose levels. Priceless information that I plan to use. Thank you for sharing this valuable information!
Eating less and exercise more! Big reminder for myself...! Its mind buggling i did the opposite side...when i prepare myself to go the party i eat first so im not that hungry..i end up eating double meals.. Thank you for this... focus on caloric components
I dont get it?!?! I have been in a small calorie deficit for about 16 weeks now. I have lost over 20 pounds and can see my abs now. I dont see myself as an extraordinary person. But I will say this....I eat to live and live well, I don't live to eat . Food is to sustain us not give us endorphin highs. I think a lot of overweight is caused by food addictions.
This is really great information, I have been wondering why I have not been able to release my tummy weight... now I have an understanding. SO how do we start to reverse insulin resistance?
Oh man I have been using plant protein 3 times a week on my day of workout. I have even discussed it with my trainer telling him I feel sluggish since I started using it, wondering if plant protein is not for me, thank you for clarifying
Fantastic interview! Dr. Ben Bikman is just amazing. I have his book: so insightful & informative about the very conditions I have battled with for years. Thank you for helping me find a path to healing. xx
Thanks Dr Bikman, great interview! Bought your book to dive deeper. I am in this category of insulin resistance - but at the early stages, caught early. Loving IF and Keto.
Dr Bikman's book (which I bought) is extremely well done, very easily understood and has so much good information. For example, it helped me understand how my TOFI mom developed vascular dementia. Had she lived longer, I believe implementing Dr Bikman's suggestions would have decreased the symptoms of her dementia by 80%. Dr B is wonderful and very credible.
I am doing 19/5 IF, using ghee for cooking (Indian food). Started to eat meat but still eating roti (Flat bread). Trying hard to cut that down and finally stop. Great information- thank you for sharing Ben and thanks Dhruv for asking good questions.
He said four pillars to reducing insulin but I only hear two..1-lower stress by way of getting sleep 2-lower carbohydrates and focus on animal protein/fat and whole foods veg/fruit What are the other two??
I am so glad to have found this information. What a great podcast. Absolutely fascinating information. It all makes so much sense. I will most definitely look more into this. Thank you so much for sharing all of this in such educational way.
Amazing interview. Dr Bikman never dissapoints. Would you consider interviewing Dr Nadir Ali, regarding IR with a side bar on ppl with IR and high TGs. His take on macro quanities for this subset of ppl is rather interesting, and key in bringing down the TGs and raising HDL. Infact I wish Dr Bikman would weigh in on this topic, I am sure he has a huge amount to say about this particular subset of ppl. Thank you - love your channel and share all the time.
Keto cured my migraines!!! Went from having several migraines/headaches per week to maybe 1-2 per month now. Hoping they will continue to decrease!! It really works
How do you know their sugar levels are 300 to 400 did you test them are you a doctor ? If not you're just making an assumption 🙄 ( talking outta your ass !)
I used to get up to 5 migraines a week! I was placed on meds but took myself off and fasted for 5 days (no calorie fast). My migraines are completely gone. I rarely get headaches anymore.
God, tell all my Drs this. All my life I was told just eat less, workout more. Just led to disordered eating and OCD workouts. And fat. PCOS and insulin resistant.
This video 👏🏻👏🏻 Ben Bikman is so right about testing for insulin at 50:41. I asked my doctor yesterday to add fasting insulin to my upcoming lab work. She told me no. And that she would instead watch my A1C every 6 months, and if she noticed it was going up I would then be placed on Metformin. It's been 4.9 to 5.0 for years, yet I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes during my 1st trimester of pregnancy last year. So I know there is or was something going on with IR. Our current system is so behind. Wake up!
Your doctor has some kind of nerve. I asked my doctor about an insulin test some years ago, but he said it was not offered through the lab he used. So, I found a lab that would do the test and had it done on my own. It was extremely revealing. I am diabetic. I do not recall exactly what my A1C was, but I think it was about 7. However, my insulin after 18 hours of fasting was 33. Suddenly, everything became crystal clear, including and most especially my failure to lose weight on a low-carb diet in several attempts over the years. I had tried low carb, calorie counting, and intermittent fasting over the years, but I had not tried low carb _and_ intermittent fasting together.
I am Celiac so cannot eat gluten products and I've found that I do best on an intermittent fasting lifestyle with higher protein/fatty diet. And my bloodsugar levels are much more stable. So any time I start feeling bloodsugar issues I look at what I have done wrong... This is a really good explanation as I am still learning.
I have read your book again and again. Absolutely lucid simply explained, and as a biochemist, I was hooked. Dr Bikman if you come to Delhi, do let me know.
Intermittent fasting with a ketogenic eating plan and some moderate exercise is absolutely the way to go. At 50 I lost 25 kg and put on 7kg of muscle in a year. Now at 52 I'm 8% body fat and ripped. But that is just the external benefits. The health and wellbeing benefits are much greater. Don't think about it. Do it! Little tip. Exercise fasted. Good luck from your neighbour in Australia. Cheers sis.
