Symptoms & Diseases Tied to INSULIN RESISTANCE & Metabolic Health | Dr. Ben Bikman & Dr. Casey Means

[@Leo-eb1wl]

KZbin has lots of faults, but having this high level of content to watch at our finger tips truely is revolutionary.

[@droqueplot]

A true Blessing indeed!

[@marianne1959]

All the docs , all these years as well as ADA....all made me sicker and sicker. Who knew that these Docs on You tube would be the ones to save my life ! Dr.Berry, Dr Fung , and Dr. Ben Bickman ......my most sincere and eternal gratitude!!!

[@heide-raquelfuss5580]

Thanks to youtube we get better. Doctors are just feeding themselves and feeding the whole industries involved, shareholders, sponsors, health care system. When politics/economics are involved, we will not get the help we really need to cure all kind of things. I am so glad this podcasts and intervieuws exist and books written by this people.

[@Acts-1322]

So true... Not to encourage too much screen time but I bet you'd really enjoy Dr Chatterjee MD & Dr Jamnadas cardiologist as well! Chatterjee pushes for 4 pillars of health: build muscle, prioritize sleep, diet, and stress reduction tactics. Stay well! 😊

[@waltcorey5115]

Your comment happened to be the latest, albeit a yr old, but I want to offer a why. It's my understanding that physicians, in their training, are taught so long as they don't deviate from what they were taught in medical school and residency, they have a defense for malpractice. Unfortunately science has busted multiple aged best practices.

[@rtbrain]

🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤💯 Dr Berry, Dr Lustig, Chaffee, FUNG, Bickman, Berg, Gundry, Osborne and many many more are changing the face of medicine.

[@pretbadha]

Dr Eric Berg ??

[@deekana]

I have been listening to a couple of podcasts by Prof Bikman and this still blows my mind. I had always considered myself a healthy person. In her 40's lean, muscular, rarely infected by viruses and eating lots and lots of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes etc. I didn't have serious health problems until 2 years ago when I moved to Germany. I'm an Asian person and always ate whole food throughout the day in my country. Since moving to Germany, I suffered terrible inflammation, joint pains, brain fog, blurred vision, fatigue, heart palpations and ringing ear. I went to see several doctors. They drew my blood and said everything was okay and that the pains were probably in my head. I was so gutted. The inflammation was the worst that I couldn't sleep. And when I was so sleep-deprived, the inflammation would get even worse. I often cried until my pillow soaked, tossing and turning, as the window for sleeping was closing up. And this was rare because I see myself as a strong person and I barely ever cried. To make matters worse, I couldn't work. That hurt me the most since I had always been a high-performer, independent, successful professional woman. I didn't know what was wrong with me. Autoimmune disease? High fat in my blood? Why when I always eat and live so healthily? Listening to people like Bikman, Lustig, Perlmutter, Fung, etc, makes me understand what was wrong. Now I'm fasting the right way. I try to reduce carb and eat more fat, the latter which I was afraid of because of the conventional wisdom that fat is bad for health. Your channel, Casey, among a few others, has changed my perspective about healthy living, changed my behaviour and most importantly set me free. Now I understand! Suffering and not knowing what's wrong and what you can do makes one hopeless. But this is empowering. It makes me feel that I am in control and not have to depend on doctors whose appointments so hard to make and who will spend not more than 10 mins with me anyway and not explaining anything. So I just want to say thank you sincerely. I appreciate your work and Dr Bikman's work greatly. Thank you.

[@LK-jn4uj]

Dear Decana, Yes his advice on eating meat with its resident fat and cutting the carbs is spot on. I’m similar to you in many respects. I have increased my strength since starting a meat heavy diet along with its resident fat and honestly I feel 10 to 20 years younger now. I jokingly tell my husband is “stand back!” I wish you the very best. Buy his book. Read it carefully find a friend or online keto carnivore group to join you in your progress! Low insulin is the way to a quality life!

[@tinakathleen8571]

Once you get your diet right, then consider your spiritual life because you could also be oppressed by the enemy if you're spiritually unprotected?

[@zenzenzenx]

Hey @deekana Did you finally understand the underlying issues causing the chronic inflammation? Some of it could have been carbs, however from your description of whole foods consumption I would think it could be something else. On hindsight, aging does accumulate those fatty cells in the liver, pancreas and other parts (mostly as visceral fats not quite visible. The fats could have grown to their limits over the years and result in the inflammation mentioned. Therefore it would be a combination of food type AND food quantity that would need to be addressed. Love to hear your journey.

[@karenf9137]

Aren't those of us who have come upon Dr. Bikman the lucky ones? I think so.

[@marianne1959]

Absolutely!! 👍👍❤️

[@prinsessie1099]

Amazing individual! More please to live well and longer in a good place healthwise. Thank you

[@Sophiamia6960]

Yes, I feel very Blessed!!!

[@gloriasaliba3395]

Indeed

[@situatesanctify2818]

@@prinsessie1099 K

[@ronni4892]

I have watched several interviews with Ben Bikman, but this is the best one by far! Casey Means is asking the right questions, and then is the BEST listener.

[@lharri9401]

You are so right!! That’s exactly what I was thinking watching this! She is an excellent, active listener!! That’s SO very important and sadly lacking in too many doctors.

[@1eingram]

I subscribed to this channel because Dr Means doesn't try to prove she's smarter, but is willing to learn. This is a sign of high intelligence.

[@rtbrain]

A year ago I developed tinnitus and was also officially diagnosed with severe sleep apnea. My weight was also going up. I finally got back on ketogenic diet and am now full carnivore (thanks to Dr Berry and Dr Chaffee) and have lost 30lbs back to 181lbs and dropping working out again. My tinnitus has lessened considerably and my sleep apnea has lessened as well (lost weight in my tongue…fatty tongue). Thanks for continuing to bring the knowledge so knuckleheads like me become more informed. 🙏🙏🙏❤

[@carriesilvinaespinozavilla5177]

Heavy processed carbo addiction, yes it's an addiction. I'm 64 and I became very interested in foods and health when I was age 9. I had been home for 2 weeks curled up the the couch when my neighbor came to check on me. This lady was 85 and I was a latch key kid. She was horrified to see me travel to the bathroom crawling on my hands and knees. A doctor was called who made a house call and examined me. He called my mother and told her, in an angry tone, he was taking me to the hospital for an emergency appendectomy. Immediately after the doctor hung up the phone, he stormed into the kitchen. I could hear him opening the fridge, cupboards and drawers. He was angry, slamming things around and grumbling. After I woke from surgery, my mother came in and the doctor cornered her at one side of my bed. He pointed his finger at her telling her he was going to call Social Services and have me removed because my DIET of bread, cereals, pasta, hotdogs was killing me. To this day I CANNOT have frosted miniwheats, Life, Cheerios in the house. My kids said when they were young the neighbors all portrayed me as a nut because it was common knowledge I would not allow boxed cereal, sugar, sodas, white bread, candy, etc in the house. If I eat a bowl of cereal in the evening a couple of nights a week, the cravings will start up and the cereal will call to me at 2am screaming to me to eat it. I can't have it in the house.

[@br4653]

Not many doctors like that then & now!

[@dfinite1111]

SAME HERE!!!

[@baccaratfitness2360]

I think the doctor could've been more empathetic to your mother though. She just needed the education as do most all Americans.

[@sophiagreen3093]

Advertising doesn't help either to reduce cravings

[@heide-raquelfuss5580]

Wow. I do not know of a doctor, who is soooo involved with a kids health or anyones health! Even being so angry, opening the kitchen to see the goodies! What a gem of a doctor. Sooo concerned and fighting for your life!

[@parapoliticos52]

Ben Bikman is nothing less than a modern hero. He and his metabolic medical care peers are saving millions of lives and improving the quality of life of hundreds of millions.

[@KenJackson_US]

I love how Dr. Bikman rolls through the topic without dumbing it down.

[@littlevoice_11]

Please timestamp these longer videos

[@Stringman]

Ben explains everything so well. Casey interviews really well. they're a good combo.

[@sirajyesuf8335]

I've got no other options except to love and respect Dr. Ben Bikman!!

[@SandraCarterAtHomeNC]

Love Dr Bikman! I read his book "Why We Get Sick" and put it into action 7 months ago. I'm down 25 pounds and I am already using 70% less insulin now. I'm working on reversing my type2 diabetes with low carb and time restricted eating. So easy.

[@roughout]

This interview clarified several perspectives for me, and I've listened to Bikman and many others. My family tends toward diabetes in older age as well as hearing loss. I never supposed they might be connected by causation. On the other hand it put my mind at ease about a morning bg of 110. My goal is to be under 100 each morning, and have struggled to achieve that. I have compromised to a goal/practice of fasting until bg drops below 100. UPDATE:. (Age 71) Fasting until glucose dropped below 100 didn't work, because it didn't allow me to finish my eating time early enough, (I need to be done eating by 3 pm to maintain a long enough fasting time, have an empty stomach at bed time, and stay on a 24-hour cycle). Self-imposed parameters: *24-hour fasting eating cycle *18 hour or longer fasting period *Eat enough low carb calories to maintain energy yet discourage snacking. *Restrict calories and carbs enough to be under 100 fasting glucose. Gratitude to Bikman, Fung and others for educating me to be able to lose 50+ pounds and maintain for several years.

[@cindihunter9119]

Also, realize that energy also comes from fat. There's a huge difference between being a "sugar burner, vrs being a fat burner! Carbohydrates are not essential for energy for the body. Fat is essential however, and will decrease hunger.

[@joannekhoo3451]

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[@ericlambousy2417]

about 4 years ago, i listened to dr lustig's lecture (sugar: the bitter truth) on a recommendation from my mom. i took the advice, to some extent, without any realistic expectations whatsoever. but my frequency of heartburn occurrence/tums consumption dropped from 4 -5 days/week down to a frequency of 1 - 3 days per month. listening to drs bickman and means discuss this issue strikes me right in the heart (burn), so to speak. thank you for discussing this with your audience. thank you, thank you.

[@patienceankrah4219]

Dr Bikman, God bless you for availing yourself to research metabolic disorders. I had all the symptoms you talk about 40 years ego and never once did any doctor mention insulin resistance. After years of getting tired of being sick l took it upon myself to go to the library to read books on nutrition. Started uncovering information on insulin and inflation. Listening to you has helped me to control my symptoms with health modifications by eating low carb. Thank for all you do.

[@Julia_Berrrlin]

what an excellent interview.... never heard these advanced questions anywhere else. thank you so much

[@willmcallister8464]

This is one of my fav vids of 2021 & the host is beautifully gracious in listening intently with a sincerity a joy to behold.

[@cindihunter9119]

Say what? I had horrific issues with my ears as a young girl and terrible earaches! Diagnosed later I was diagnosed as a type 1 diabetic by age 9! I also had fungus on my feet and the doctors could not figure out why I had that now I get it! Yet it's been years since I've been diagnosed I'm a nutritionist as well... It's interesting that things are still coming together for me! I love Professor Bickman's work on insulin resistance! As it appears that most of the diseases that we fight in today's medical field are related to metabolical issues!

[@bitmau5]

Glad to see this high level discussion here on Levels, keep up the effort, I would love to see more of this. First, Dr. Lustig and now Dr. Bikman! I can only imagine what the future holds. Great, discussion!

[@tgtg4512]

I'm so glad that young American doctors are aware now about the wrong north American diet and I'm so hopeful they will be the one to bring the change! Please do not give up!!!😍😍😍

[@ladyjatheist2763]

I can attest to the carb/heartburn connection! When I was vegetarian then vegan, I ate fruits and veggies and oatmeal and high fiber toast...(trying to get rid of my diabetes).. and I ate tums almost a roll a day. once I went back to omnivore, the heartburn started easing, up... now as a primarily carnivore (still working on curing the diabetes, but a lot closer now than I ever was before)... I haven't had heartburn other than maybe once or twice (on a carb binge) in the last 2 years. TRUE relief!

[@levels]

Amazing - Thanks for sharing 💪 You can always find more info about reflux on our blog! www.levelshealth.com/blog/how-glucose-and-insulin-affect-our-digestive-system

[@pennylacombe4763]

I began carnivore at 76. Was diabetic 2 for 20 years as a mostly vegetarian with fish. In one month my doctor took me off all meds, including insulin, and told me that I had probably added another 20 years to my life. I’m 81 now. Still carnivore and staying as close to zero carbs as I can every day. ❤

[@ladyjatheist2763]

@@pennylacombe4763 You give any of us who read your comment hope that we can get better too! Thank you! :D

[@Acts-1322]

​@@levels​Casey & Ben: I beg you to read these research articles on B1. They match perfectly with what you're saying about the dangers of high carb/ high sugar/ frequent booze. I agree we're getting more insulin resistant, BUT those "manmade carbs" & sugars or frequency of alcohol are actually depleting our B1 thiamin during krebbs cycle! Actually very common mimicking other diseases as the first article says. -"Hiding in Plain Sight: Modern Thiamine Deficiency" -"Sugar intake and thiamine" BY DERRICK LONSDALE MD, FACN, CNS -"Thiamin Deficiency (Beriberi; Vitamin B1 Deficiency)" By Larry E. Johnson, MD, PhD -"A Patient With Thiamine Deficiency Exhibiting Muscle Edema Suggested by MRI" -"Wet Beriberi Associated with Hikikomori Syndrome"

[@mandelharvey3429]

His book is on rotation with the Bible right now on my audible list. Every chapter in his book corresponds to somewhere in scripture. Makes me reread my bible and points out a lot of what I missed.

[@nanapoku5259]

Oh wow that's good to know - that his book corresponds with something in the bible/scripture. Need to get this book Asap!!

[@adrianplatt6328]

Years ago there was a book produced by two doctors called “none of these diseases” This fully supports the biblical standpoint .

[@mandelharvey3429]

@@nanapoku5259 ancient texts about people have to be accurate about what they say about people because the readers see people.

[@wackymontederamos]

I can vouch to all of these topics, Dr. Bikman is part of my healing without ever meeting him in person just listening to all of his lectures and reading his book, “why we get sick”

[@alicebair1811]

Does he have a solution to Gerd/heartburn?

[@tezk8470]

One of the best introductions I've ever heard😊 well done Casey!!!

[@pamreeves5168]

I'm sitting here stunned!!! I've suffered from pulsatile tinnitus for several years now...seen numerous doctors...had a surgical procedure, and no help. I was told there was no cause or cure. Now, only because I can't lose weight no matter what I do, I'm hearing that maybe the insulin resistance is the culprit???

[@Termoil2650]

I had that until I started keto and it went away! Good luck

[@Acts-1322]

100%. Our "SAD", Standard American Diet... and lack of muscle STRENGTH (obviously also the inactivity), are killing us.

[@LK-jn4uj]

Yes, it could be but honestly, get a blood glucose/ketone Monitor (keto mojo) by his book, titled why we get sick. Used copies are available. I bought four to hand out to friends if that tells you anything! and follow his suggestions. Just work your way gradually into a more protein, heavy diet and cut the carbs,Not the fat. It’s remarkable I’m gaining muscle and losing my own body fat. When we burn our own fat, ketones, are the result which can feel your brain to a new level of sharpness, give it a try, don’t give up!

[@amyfriedlander7850]

Fantastic interviewer. The questions are intelligent and they elicit in brilliant, informative and useful answers. A real find.

[@TerrapinSuite]

Excellent discussion! Thank you Dr. Means and Dr. Bikman. You touched on so many important topics in a short period of time. The structure of the conversation matched the excellence of the content.

[@joomeestephaniekyler3966]

Wow this interview answered so many questions I had, especially ENT conditions. Dr Bikman always has the best interviews!

[@TopgunB]

What a great video. I am an ENT about to lecture 40 skeptical doctors in my hospital on the scope of "Insulin Resistance"--the mechanistic stuff of ear pathology is not in Dr Bikmans book nor is the details of GERD so this video a big win for me.

[@scotchfillet]

Re tinnitus. A couple of months into a ketogenic diet, I noticed that the sound of my tinnitus began to change. It went from a constant sound to a broken sound. It actually sounded like crickets. Eventually that changed too and became very quite, almost non existent. I also used to have these incidents where I'd get a sudden loud tinnitus in one ear which would actually affect my balance momentarily. That no longer happens.

[@KenJackson_US]

That's very encouraging.

[@marlenegold280]

Could be the auditory nerves progressively healing.

[@scotchfillet]

@@marlenegold280 as most of us eating within our carbohydrate tolerance experience, many things resolve. From my 40's I began developomg short sightedness. I had very dry eyes too. I attributed this to age and the fact that I'd been a web developer for years. This also resolved a few months in. Also the usual suspects including chronic indigestion, palpitations, memory, cognition, mood, sleep, skin, migraines. I used to experience all of them. Not any more. Awesome!

[@AussieRon]

Wow! Keep it up 👍

[@meomeo8956]

Wow.. I just started my keto diet about 3 weeks ago. My tinnitus is getting better

[@bobcocampo]

What is the relationship of Insulin Resistance to prostate? My PSA normalized with Low Carb Diet and Vitamin D from the Sun 🌞

[@michaelhiggins2562]

I had daily heartburn for several years starting in my mid 70s. I started low carb diet two months ago. No more heartburn.

[@audrey3042]

That’s amazing Michael!

[@kicknadeadcat]

My acid reflux that I had for 2 decades went away in less then 2 weeks on keto. I’m low carb now and have not even had heartburn in 4 years. Gastro specialist told me I would be on pills the rest of my life. Turning 70 this year.

[@michaelhiggins2562]

@@kicknadeadcat Solved my acid problem as well. Having purchases any OTC acid reducing products in a while.

[@tonymai1844]

I got same problem, also going to low carb diet too. But I got OSA sleep apnea. Sleep apnea causing A LOT of problems and it all started from HIGH CONSUMPTION OF SUGAR added food.

[@raymondc5473]

Well done Michael, I'm in my 60s but thinking it's too late to change things.

[@nathansilitonga4127]

Absolutely wonderful interview. Ben is just so credible and is instrumental in promoting lifelong health. Massive fan of the Levels channel and I'm really looking forward to hearing your interview with Dr Richard Johnson. Thanks and keep up the brilliant content, Casey.

[@99issatou]

Such a brilliant interview. These are the best questions I have seen posed when an interviewer meets this wonderful guy. Great issues are discussed here.

[@federicoytbe]

This conversation is pure gold.

[@giulierichards588]

I have learned so much from Ben Bikman. He explains everything so clearly, in layman's terms, and Casey is so good at asking all the right questions. The quality of your videos are excellent and I have used your videos to help me lose a lot of weight (20 percent of my body weight, without medication) , and this weight loss has increased my overall health. I find your videos so informative and they motivate me and help me understand how my body works! Thank you both!

[@annspires8380]

I've been hospitalized for asthma exacerbation numerous times I was on IV Solumedrol. If my sugars were under 150 they said I didn't need insulin. Thank you for mentioning that historically blood sugars were considered normal at 150. I'm glad I found this channel. I'm using Keto & IF to get my diabetes under control. My concern is when my allergies & asthma act up and I need steroids. I've had sugars as high as 460 on steroids. I have noticed less pain and less phlegm since starting Keto.

[@mystrength5640]

Check for Samters Triad, and for LOW zinc, D3, K2 m7, Magnesium levels! Zinc and these others, by them being corrected have helped me soo much! And CORRECT Levels of Water Soluble Vitamin B’s especially Thiamine B1 And Riboflavin B2.. B12.. with CORRECT Diet and Corrected by a doctor…with an interest in Nutrition… !

[@annspires8380]

@@mystrength5640 Since I put this comment up I've had a follow up Doctor appt. All of my labs are Normal!! I've put Diabetes into "Resolved" and my Anemia (37 years) is gone!! The only lab my doctor was concerned about was LDL it was 129 (which was still in the "normal range"). I'm now getting on my treadmill a couple times a week and I am up to 2 miles per session. Thank you so much for all that you and the other "Keto" doctors do here on You Tube!🤩

[@mystrength5640]

@@annspires8380 Hi Ann., I’m soo happy to hear that you are really well! I’m a R.N, with a special interest in Vitamins. And Food as medicine.. ! I’ve had to help myself.. ! Soo I’m really HOT on all B Vits, omegas in Balance after the age of 40 and 50.. I went to mostly Specialists over 20 yrs.. I was really Sick most of the time!!! It took, myself standing in a queue seeing an allergists no. On a rotational pamphlet stand. My throat would start Closing immediately, after eating many different FOODS… and I’d get lightheaded and diarrhoea instantly.!!!! It’s permanently affected my Family, as they never believed me.. After genetic Tests and this wonderful lady DOC who Helped change my life.. ! Since seen other Docs who’ve confirmed it too! , From only being able to EAT 10 Foods for 10 yrs. !!! ! Take Care. Jenny 💕🌸

[@heide-raquelfuss5580]

I cured my asthma when i stopped milk from the shop, bread, pasta, and high carbs. Also. By removing mold, carpets. It took me a while. But this horrible attacks, thinking that i would die... I did use only symbicort ( with corticoids ) 4x this inhaler the last 7 years. Before everyday for years.

[@rickybaby69]

Brilliant analysis of this topic. I’m 71 years old and lost 30 lbs on a carnivore diet. Now I’m on a keto diet but my blood pressure has been steadily increasing over the last few months. My BP meds are not bringing it under control. I did discover from your video that elevated uric acid can increase BP. My UA level is now 7.8. So I’m taking action to try to lower the UA, but my Dr. doesn’t want to address the UA issue. So I’m trying to wade through all this information you provide. I guess I’ll need to find a wellness Dr.

[@katiewagner7447]

Loved this conversation! I've had ear problems my whole life; tubes multiple times as a kid, ear infections as a kid and an adult now, hearing loss, definitely tinnitus and never would have guessed the connection with IR, which I'm now addressing decades later. Also had gall bladder removed at 17 yo after trying to lose weight during puberty with a low fat diet!! 😂 This explains a lot of my physical issues. Doing ketovore now. Still get ear infections so I'm hoping those will go away the longer I'm addressing the IR, stress and inflammation. Thank you for your videos!

[@chaz6399]

Another data point for you... On day four of a five-day fast my long standing tinnitus shut off _completely_ and didn't come back until about 36 hours after I started eating again. I know that not all tinnitus is metabolic but this gave me a strong clue that _mine_ was metabolic. I haven't done another long fast but I do notice that tinnitus waxes and wanes according to the carb content of my diet.

[@dahof2789]

Fascinating! I'm hoping for T relief from Carnivore. After 3 weeks, no noticeable change.

[@tinakathleen8571]

Your both so knowledgeable and generous in sharing your truth and.are greatful. 😊❤

[@ericskinner7355]

Thanks for the video, for me it started in 1993 with tinnitus and hearing loss, mostly in my left ear. Since then, I have been diagnosed with MS, hypothyroidism and more specifically hashimotos. Now I'm have symptoms and am being tested for cushing's disease. I'm not very impressed with any of my doctors, so I've been looking for answers, and hoping to find a doctor that can guide me through this.

[@danielrichwine2268]

I had so many issues related, as it turned out, to IR. Tinnitus, GERD, Plantar fasciitis, and so on. been IF'ing for a while now, some of the issues have cleared up, looking forward to the rest!

[@SteveMark-v9w]

Excellent interview - two great doctors, and Casey really does a good job of asking the right questions to drag the knowledge out of Ben.

[@deborahjoyvalentine6180]

I will look into testing myself effectively. Thank you BOTH Doctors for fantastic Metabolic Health and wellbeing conciderations.

[@juliahanna1457]

So much talk. Discouraging in the long run. Simple info us needed with simple help for all us simple people.

[@Sharon-v3f5s]

I was 13 when I was diagnosed with hiatal hernia and put on a bland low-fat diet I now know this is why I never healed and this lead to my gallbladder being removed. So sad to learn to late

[@soteriacharis6338]

Amazing interview!! I could listen to you both all the time!! I want more info about fat cells. People keep talking about obesity but not really how fat cells operate in the body. Thanks for touching on this a bit. I think I may have to buy Ben's book!!

[@patriciagriffin1505]

Dr William Li is writing a book on our fat cells stating our fat cells are another one of our organs.. interesting concept he’s great too

[@cathy3701]

Fascinating discussion and Dr. Bickman’s explanations are so easy to follow and understand. I would have loved to participate in the glucagon/insulin experiment as I am carnivore. And just the mention of Frosted Mini Wheats (my favorite cereal that I haven’t had in years) has me salivating.

[@desertviews]

What's needed is an easy way to measure insulin. Seems like everyone is moving towards the opinion that insulin and its effects are more important than glucose, but doctors still don't measure insulin except for fasting insulin. Dr. Kraft measured both for some 14,000 patients back in the 1970's and was sounding the alarm about insulin then. Here we are 50 years later and still not doing as much as he did back then. I really like what Dr. Bikman has to say and how well he explains it. Maybe he can wake up our medical community.

[@littlevoice_11]

It would be good to have Dr Perlmutter on the podcast as he has great research in brain atrophy and glucose levels

[@levels]

Soon enough! In 2022, we'll have him on :)

[@EvgeniiaDolinenko]

I need to listen to this videos like 5 times to absorb all the good information. ❤ Thank you ❤

[@gregorycickavage8503]

I have been vegan keto lifestyle for past 5 months, lost over 60 lbs and weigh as much as I did in high school (185 lb, 40 years ago) had been up over 400lbs in my 20's.

[@LK-jn4uj]

Gregory! This life change has been phenomenal for you! Delighted to hear it. Wanted to share one thing though. Check out dr. Ken BERRY’s video on strong bones. It indicates, and I say this lovingly, that vegans, overtime have the most bone breaks. Pescatarians and carnivores or meat eaters have the fewest. There may be a time and what you may want to integrate these other items minus the carbs but with all of the delicious fat. I just wanted to share that information because with information we can make choices in our life.🎉

[@gregorycickavage8503]

@@LK-jn4uj yeah thanks, but no thanks, been vegan over 20 years, never a broken bone in 58 years. I will stick to what I know. You may want to check your studies.

[@karneymac]

Well done! I would suggest caution about sarcopenia at your/our age and a reassessment of sufficient complete protein intake. Using cronometer app and plugging in the TRUE daily intake revealed my protein was not as adequate as I believed. Anyone over 40 should be getting at least 1.5g per KG of LEAN body weight. Sufficient complete protein especially via plant only routes is tricky, most especially at our age. Be well!

[@lindamcneil711]

This was a great dialogue. My question for both of you is, “is there a MAST Cell disorder related to all this also? And “is insulinemia the root cause to metabolic disorders or histamine from a Mast Cell Activation overload or is this a dynamic disease progression?” The disease list for MCAS seems so similar to hyoerinsulinemia issues, that I can’t help but think there is something going on there.

[@heide-raquelfuss5580]

Very interresting to ask yourself this! I would like to know this too.

[@cassielavoie2122]

Wow, so incredibly mind blowing! I feel a bit smarter, thank you for this great interview! Respect to both of you!

[@EduardQualls]

Wow. From tinnitus to GERD right "off the bat"! I went keto 5 months ago and was almost immediately no longer bothered by GERD. And, one of the things that has snuck up on me (because it gets to the point that it's just _there,_ and it has to be ignored) has been the slow, but steady, reduction in my tinnitus, and the return of my musician's ear acuity. I hadn't tied those health improvements to my change of food (it's not just a _diet,_ by any means), but their explanation of the biochemistry behind the improvements makes great sense, since (for the first time in many years) my A1C was finally within bounds two months ago.

[@Ethiopis7]

Thank you Dr you are just Brilliant

[@brendadudderar8230]

You two perfecting explained this subject thru your q&a’s. So informative. Light bulb moments keep going thru my head from when I was a nurse and patients didn’t get better despite giving insulin. The dietitians still allowed them too many carbs on their trays. I used to give argue this point constantly with the patients in my care about too many carbs and basically minuscule amounts of protein but always lost the battle to the all knowing dietitians. Thank you for validating my battles.

[@pennylacombe4763]

Dietician’s get in a lot of trouble when they tell patients that truth. Read “The Dietician’s Dilemma .”

[@Qplus-tc5hh]

Dietitians are following the diet standards put out by the American dietetic association and the American diabetes association, which have been corrupted by the American medical association and food companies that are pushing an agenda. If you think outside the box, you have a MD that will shut it down or an anal RD that will try to get you fired or possibly risk losing your license.

[@HEARTANDSOULOFMINE]

The most unhealthy food served to humans is in the hospital where you become sicker as a result of the misinformed dietitians. So ridiculous!

[@KLF-1057]

Really great interview. It's so helpful to get this info; empowering! Additionally Dr. Casey Means is a WONDERFUL interviewer. Keep up the great work!

[@jlombardfnp-c]

Loved his book. It has helped with how I practice now.

[@geoffreylevens9045]

Thank you! This was a stellar interview.

[@ricardopyrros]

I'm going to buy this kind man's book right away

[@kathiefleming2830]

So impressive! I’ve been asking for long time, why my glucose levels go high 250->300 when I’m 24’fasting 3x/week and on keto. Ketones 1.8 , I feel better than when I’m trying to get BS level down with insulin. I can see the levels now that I finally got doc to get CGM continuous glucose monitor.

[@gabrielaunderwood3360]

Kathie, your glucose levels are really high for someone your age. It takes time for some people but maybe you want to consider finding out if you may possible have PCOS or some other condition.

[@LK-jn4uj]

Dear Katie, I heard beckman or perhaps Dr. Ken Berry, said when someone else had a case like yours, they needed to check and make sure they, hadn’t become a type one diabetic. I do not mean to scare you, but that was a concern with such a good well structured program as as yours and you’re still having the high blood glucose. God bless. I hope you are able to resolve this issue simply.

[@obumnemeokoli4447]

How can one become a subject in your research and studies. I want to volunteer. Your deep understanding of cause of disease rather than symptoms is mind-blowing.

[@FFE-js2zp]

Alternate book title: “Medical industry gets caught keeping patients sick.”

[@mastandstars]

add the word “again” to the end of that title.

[@Mo-yj3wf]

a lot of new info in this podcast. Thanks.

[@michaeltillery4531]

I am one of those individuals whose fasting glucose is high (90s-110, occasionally higher). This is after 18 hour fast. Meanwhile, my ketones are around 2 on average. I’ve been on a keto diet for 3 1/2 years and it seems glucose keeps going up.

[@pennylacombe4763]

Try going to Dr Berry’s channel for some specific questions about your concerns. He is Live on KZbin Monday nights.

[@Sabastianspreadworth]

Dr Ben Bikman & Dr Casey Means, What a Great talk that was.

[@johannas.l.brushane2518]

The question in the beginning, I have Hashimoto and have had enormous amounts of coughs, flu symptoms and also some degree of hearing loss with time. I also had a visit at an infection clinic with pneumonia with ground glass patches on both lungs and they couldn't find any reason, no detectable virus or bacteria. When my latest TSH test was up to 7.3 despite I had made an effort to eat "a lot of fruits and greens, choose wholegrains, lean protein and cautious with fat" I started to look around and decided to try keto for at least the next three months to next regular test. I'm just one week in and I have less itchy eyes, they're not as dry. And it seems as my nose does have been running (what I'm referring to is that the inside of the nose becomes too dry and you get these watery drippings). So already after one week I notice changes I see as improvement in less issues that I think is related to the thyroid dysfunction.

[@MrChezyoung]

Could sudden idiopathic hearing loss be caused by insulin resistance ? I recovered mine through immediately getting steroid treatment, however since going low carb I’ve noticed an improvement in my overall hearing. Fascinating interview. Thanks

[@marlenegold280]

Yes.

[@tonymai1844]

I used to have GERD. It first happened when I eat a lot of donuts in the morning at work. I then often went to buffet in week end , this contribute to my over weight. I was pre-diabetes for a long time since I was around 40 yo. Yes, 40 YO, I got joints problems, sleep apnea problem, high blood pressure problem and skin allergy... BUT, I was never know It was all from condition of pre-diabetes. Until 12 years later I got a badly car accident , doctor found out and I got treatment with CPAP. After 3 to 6 months, I am off all high blood pressure med, and my GERD is gone. I notice my problem of short term memory has some improved but sugar may have been hurt my brain. It all started from SUGAR. You will get over weight, OSA sleep apnea... then GERD. From there, all problems will show up. You got hooked on medicine. But I found out the video of Dr. Lustig about the sugar. "Sugar: The bitter truth". I started searching youtube and got on low carb diet. I started walking to exercise in the local park . I lost 30-35LB. My cholesterol little high at 235 but I did not take any Lipitor. I have all the symptoms that Dr Bikmen talked in this video. I got feet pain, hearing noise in my ears, like tinnitus problem but low carb diet helps little every thing in control. Now any time I eat just little rice, I will get hurt in the feet, hearing very crazy sensitive even just little noise from normal talking from people around me. Sugar killed me.

[@TheAnnestube]

Dr Bikman is a gift to this world

[@ROM-FE]

Fascinating discussion. Thank you for bringing Dr. Bikman which I respect a lot and I owe him so much for what I have learned from him!

[@mbrochh82]

Here's a ChatGPT summary: - Part of the hope of the book and Dr. Ben Bickman's message is that when we acknowledge a metabolic underpinning to chronic disorders, there is a ray of hope because there can be a metabolic solution. - Dr. Ben Bickman is a professor at Brigham Young University and the director of its diabetes research lab. - He is the author of the book, Why We Get Sick, which focuses on insulin resistance as a foundational pillar of much of the chronic illnesses we see today in the Western world. - Dr. Bickman discusses the relationship between insulin resistance and ear, nose, and throat conditions, such as hearing loss, ear ringing, and vertigo. - He explains that insulin resistance can lead to higher levels of reactive oxygen species, which can activate apoptosis and the death of relevant cells of hearing. - It can also lead to compromised blood flow, which can cause damage to the fine capillaries in the ear tissue. - Dr. Bickman also discusses the correlation between insulin resistance and tinnitus, which is ear ringing, and Meniere's disease. - He explains that 92% of people with tinnitus and 76% of Meniere's disease patients are insulin resistant. - Lastly, Dr. Bickman discusses the relationship between insulin resistance and gastroesophageal reflex disease, otherwise known as GERD. - There may be a relationship between insulin resistance and GERD and reflexesophagitis. - Chronic GERD can lead to Barrett esophagus, which is one step away from esophageal cancer. - Insulin resistance can increase the risk of GERD by 15%, even independent of visceral adiposity. - Cholecystectomies are becoming more common due to hyperinsulinemia, which increases the production of cholesterol from the liver, making the bile thicker and promoting the formation of stones. - Low-fat, low-calorie diets slow down the emptying of the gallbladder, increasing the risk of stones. - Bile salts stimulate mitochondrial uncoupling in fat cells, increasing metabolic rate. - More than 30% of liver transplants are caused by the downstream effects of fatty liver disease. - There are a lack of effective therapies for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. - Fatty liver disease is a newer problem, with the primary problem being too much fat in the liver. - Most of the fat in the liver is leaking from fat cells that have become insulin resistant. - Fructose is a major contributor to fatty liver disease, especially in children. - Fat cells can grow through hypertrophy or hyperplasia. - Hypertrophic fat cells become insulin resistant and start to leak free fatty acids, contributing to lipotoxicity. - Inflammation and elevated insulin promote the accumulation of ceramide 1-phosphate, which promotes hypertrophy. - High levels of linoleic acid from seed oils can also alter fat cells. - Oxidation is the normal burning of fat, which linoleic acid can do very readily. - Eating more linoleic acid than the body knows what to do with can push it down a peroxidation pathway, which can turn into numerous harmful molecules. - One of these molecules is HNE, which can push the fat cell down the path of hypertrophy, making it insulin resistant and pro-inflammatory. - Eating whole foods and avoiding processed foods, refined seed and vegetable oils, and fructose can help avoid this path. - Ben is working on a research project to understand the paradoxical rise in blood glucose in the context of a low carbohydrate diet. - Glucagon is a hormone that increases glucose, and it is important to understand its role in metabolism. - Glucose levels were once considered normal up to 150, but now the threshold is much lower. - Insulin resistance is the primary problem, not glucose, and Ben is more worried about insulin than glucose. - Glycation is a biochemical problem when glucose is chronically elevated, but it is unclear how much of a difference there is between 80 and 110 mg/dL. - Glucose intolerance can be caused by insulin resistance, but not always - Eating a carbohydrate heavy snack can cause glucose levels to spike and take a long time to clear - Fasting static blood glucose tests are not always accurate - Continuous glucose monitors can provide more accurate results - Research is needed to understand different metabolic phenotypes - Funds are needed to support research on this topic

[@timber750]

Thanks for this.

[@Brani1974]

This was so good!!! I've been on low carb for 3 years and keto for last month ... And I've noticed very early on much less ear ringing than before. Almost never! I thought it had something to do with lower triglycerides despite having sky-high cholesterol. Dr scared telling me I need statins but none had an explanation about the less ringing .. And I'm also one who has higher morning blood sugar making my doctor think I'm getting prediabetic which obviously is a BS in my diet... So many questions explained here!! Thank you guys!

[@tracy3812]

Talking about visceral adiposity & its effects on health, makes me think of Sean O’Mara MD & his work. I think he’d be an excellent interview for this channel.

[@angelman4164]

This is me exactly. 57yo male on keto for 2 1/2 years. Fasting Insulin 3.0 morning bgl 94. After daily 6 mile walk bgl goes to 114. Very strict diet. Ketone are always low in am. 0.03

[@lorianderson870]

I’ve had hearing aids and tinitis for 15 years. Can the damage be corrected or improved

[@Steady61]

I had tinnitus every now and then. 11 months ago I have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Now that I managed to get it into remission,that sound in my ears disappeared.

[@horse__power7891]

This was a fascinating discussion! I can't help but wonder if any of this answers the questions about LIPEDEMA.

[@barrittstephen2169]

I really get a lot out of these conversations. However, It is difficult to get a total understanding fluently, when the levels are quoted in the US units of practice in, g/ dl as opposed to mmol/ l, as in Canada. I really wish our two countries would get together on this. It becomes as confusing as ⁰F and ⁰C. Never an issue of understanding hot and cold until the conversation expects you to transition simultaneusly in both units of measurement. When you are quoting 70, 80 and 90 etc. g/ dl, I'm stuck in conversion, trying to relate it to my Glucose levels in the range of 4.5- 5.5 mmol/ l. Lol, just trying to wrap my head around the units of measurement with out missing the context. It would be nice to see it charted, like looking at a tape measure that is providing both imperial inches and feet, and metric mm and cm units all showen on the same tape. Great conversation. Shout out from Alberta to professor Bikman.

[@pennylacombe4763]

Just make educated guesses….. that’s probably good enough.👍

[@barrittstephen2169]

​@penny laCombe Thank you for your response, I've taken the time to Google what the conversion factor is. Amazing times we are living in. Nice to know, there are careing people like yourself who will take the time offer a response to others queries.

[@millyroberts1523]

Great info! Wondering what one does when they are hypoglycaemic? When blood sugar already drops to low when there is no carb, how can a hypoglycaemic person be in ketosis?

[@marlenegold280]

What was the hypoglycemic number? Did you test with a Glucometre when you had symptoms of feeling hypo?

[@wkroutz]

If you on the keto diet your body running on ketones not really glucose so your diabetic medicine needs adjusting . because your body is insulin sensitive now.

[@quisge]

I would love to see a discussion between Dr. Ben Bikman and Dr. Robert Lustig to see where they agree and where they disagree. I am a fan of both of them.

[@marlenegold280]

Insulin Resistance adversely affects nerve function throughout the body. Ears, nose and throat have nerves that are needed, and the ENT adverse symptoms could also be damage to nerves, just like peripheral neuropathy on feet, there could be a form of neuropathy in the ENT area of the body.

[@annetcell-ly4571]

Brilliant discussion. Thank you. In 2021, two Australian doctors in the state of Victoria discovered the gene responsible for lipidema (faulty and painful fat deposition in the limbs of millions of females). Keto sort of helps, but not really. Can Dr Bikman comment on the role of insulin resistance on lipedema?

[@scarletohara6743]

Plenty of men get them too, you see it on nearly every male on "600 Lb life"

[@pk1342]

The adaptive glucose sparing response is so fascinating. I found that it took about 1-2 years of eating

[@highrzr]

Just an awesome discussion. So much knowledge dropped.

[@giantatlas7393]

Outstanding honesty and depth of knowledge. So refreshing to get to this level above the dumb media. Thank you.

[@Reason-fg4ik]

I watched this video 2 days ago, at 46:16 Dr Bikman talks about protein spiking blood glucose. Protein, spikes my blood glucose by 20 to 30 points from 90 to about 120. So the last two days I've only eaten egg yokes, butter, and MCT, no protein. And my blood glucose is back into the 80s and 90s. Thanks for the information Dr Bikman! I think I'll go back to eating proteins after I hit my goal weight, only 15 lbs to go!

[@elsahernandez7257]

Great information. I’m one of those low carber and glucose never below 110 fasted, but more worrisome my insulin has gone up as well. Looking forward to more information.

[@GregariousAntithesis]

For me, so far, on a low carb mostly meat diet i have figured out two issues. My fasting and average blood glucose was tending to run from mid 90s to mid 100s. One of two things or both seem to be causing this. Taking a multi vitamin and the Vitamin C level, 500 mg and or not eating enough low glycemic carbs. When i quit taking the Multi vitamin and eat more salad leafy greens, onion, peppers, olives. My theory is when the liver converts protein to glucose, the conversion level is higher than what we want for a basal blood glucose level. If you eat a modest amount of good low glycemic vegetables then the liver doesn’t have to convert the protein to glucose and then the pancreas can maintain a proper blood glucose level. Its like there is a liver pancreas disconnect when relying on gluconeogenisis. We shall see as in about a week i will take the vitamin again and see if the basal blood glucose goes up again. My blood sugar is now running mid 80s during the day right now and even down into the 70s during sleep. One thing is certain, Free Style Libre 2 reads around 10 higher than actual blood results pretty consistently.

[@marlenegold280]

Do you still eat fruit?

[@leeyost9917]

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[@marlenegold280]

@@GregariousAntithesis Vitamin C in pill form does raise blood sugar

[@marlenegold280]

@@truthwins1426 I just know as a Type 1 Diabetic the effect after taking it. You can test on yourself with a Glucometre.

[@bobcocampo]

Can be ear Neuropathy similar to retinopathy of our eyes

[@سلوىعادل-ب4ش]

Great interview. Thanks Doc! You are really doing a great job for the entire world. If people realize the importance of what being said, more people will definitely enjoy a long vibrant life and the term 'longevity' will be on the rise in future years.

[@brucehutchinson9527]

Question: can excessive visceral fat, Brown fat, cause or contribute to inguinal hernias due to the mass of the fat causing excess pressure in the inguinal area. I thought of this as you were describing the fact that excessive visceral fat causes pressure on the diaphragm can cause contribute to herniation of the stomach and hiatal hernia.

[@heide-raquelfuss5580]

Very interresting.

[@kyxxit3664]

Dr. Bikman is so well-spoken that I can't help but wonder if he used the word regiment intentionally and I'm not understanding something. 32:12 Regimen vs regiment Regimen might make you think of medicine or exercise. Generally speaking, a regimen is a systematic plan or course of action. It is often specifically applied to a plan for, say, administering medication, or following a diet. A regiment is a body of soldiers commanded by a colonel and consisting of a variable number of companies, troops, or batteries

[@marynayna6327]

That explains when I changed my very thin under weight husband’s diet to Keto his blood sugar dropped from 10 to 6.5 (Australian)something that’s his low carb and medication has never been able to do but then climbed back up to 10.His liver took over the job of his pancreas. At least he put on 3 kgs

[@brucehutchinson9527]

So much Insight wisdom and good research going on with Levels and Dr Bixman.

[@michaelstearns3231]

Thank you for making this video

[@thewellnessroom6574]

Fantastic conversation as always with Dr. Bikman!