Insulin IQ

09/08/2025

Millions of women are prescribed statins to lower cholesterol… but here’s the truth: cholesterol isn’t the strongest predictor of heart disease in women.

The real driver is insulin resistance, the root of diabetes, high blood pressure, and belly fat. And the twist? Statins may actually make insulin resistance worse, raising the risk of type 2 diabetes.

If you want to protect your heart, don’t just focus on lowering cholesterol, focus on improving your metabolic health.

Watch Dr. Ben Bikman’s full lecture in the link in bio.



09/08/2025

We’re proud of Dr. Bikman’s work with this organization.

You can learn more here: https://coalitionformetabolichealth.org/news/coalition-for-metabolic-health-launches-as-part-of-50-million-investment-to-tackle-americas-health-crisis/

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09/03/2025

Can you really build muscle on a ketogenic diet? The answer might surprise you.

In our latest Metabolic Classroom, Dr. Ben Bikman breaks down the science of how ketones and amino acids protect your muscles, even with lower insulin levels. From preserving muscle during fat loss to powering performance without carb-loading, keto might be your secret weapon for strength and longevity.

In this lecture, Ben explains how ketones like BHB fuel muscle cells, reduce breakdown, and activate key growth pathways… plus why protein, resistance training, and metabolic adaptation make all the difference.

Click the link in bio to watch the full lecture!



09/03/2025

Can you build muscle on a low carb or ketogenic diet? Our latest Metabolic Classroom, Episode #116

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08/27/2025

Migraines might not just be in your head… they could be in your metabolism.

New research links chronic migraines to insulin resistance and mitochondrial dysfunction.

What does that mean?

Your brain could be starving for energy, and ketones might help.

In our latest Metabolic Classroom, Dr. Ben Bikman dives into the science behind migraines and how improving metabolic health could be a missing piece of the puzzle.

Tap the link in bio to watch the full lecture.

08/25/2025

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08/25/2025

Migraines and Metabolism - this week's Metabolic Classroom, Lecture #115

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08/21/2025

Dear Insulin IQ Community,

We are at a critical moment for the future of health policy in America. The MAHA Commission—the group tasked with creating a national strategy on chronic disease—is preparing to release its final report in just a few weeks.

Shockingly, the draft contains no mention of low-carb nutrition. Despite decades of science and millions of lives improved, this life-saving approach is once again being ignored.

This is where you come in.

We need thousands of voices demanding that the administration recognize low-carb/keto as a powerful, evidence-based tool in the fight against obesity, diabetes, and chronic disease. If they don’t hear from us now, our silence will be taken as consent.

Here’s what to do right now:

1. If you are a U.S. resident, take two minutes to send your message to the administration by signing this petition: https://lowcarbmaha.org/

2. Share this message with your friends, family, and colleagues who care about health and freedom of choice.

We number in the millions, but unless we speak up together, we will remain unheard. Let’s make sure low-carb is included in the final MAHA strategy.

Your voice matters. Please act today.

With gratitude,

-- Ben

Benjamin T. Bikman, Ph.D.

Professor

Department of Cell Biology

Brigham Young University

08/20/2025

If you’ve ever wondered why some people gain fat even when they don’t eat more, the answer isn’t laziness or willpower, it’s hormones. Insulin, leptin, and brain signals can all push the body toward fat storage.

In my latest Metabolic Classroom, I explain how this works, and why looking at hormones, not just calories, can completely change how we think about weight gain.

Click the link in bio to watch the full lecture!

08/19/2025

The Real Cause of Fat Gain: Genetics, Hormones, and Insulin - This week's Metabolic Classroom, Episode #114

📢 Dr. Bikman’s Community & Coaching Site, Insulin IQ: https://insuliniq.com📢 Become an Insider, Ben’s website: https://www.benbikman.comIn this Metabolic C...

08/13/2025

Yerba mate isn’t just a trendy tea, it’s a metabolic powerhouse!

From boosting GLP-1 to burning fat and curbing hunger, this South American brew delivers more than just energy.

Click the link in my bio to watch the full lecture!



08/12/2025

Yerba Mate and Metabolism, in our latest Metabolic Classroom, Episode #113

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