#350 Dr. Benjamin Bikman - How To Fix Your Metabolism
Dr. Benjamin Bikman is a university professor and author of the book 'How Not To Get Sick'. He has a PhD in Bioenergetics and his research focuses on metabolic disorders, including obesity and type 2 diabetes. In this episode, Zuby and Dr. Bikman discuss metabolic health, insulin resistance, and the drawbacks of calorie counting. Dr. Bikman shares tips on weight training, the role of the glycemic index, and weight loss drugs - including their potential benefits and risks. He also shares his non-negotiable health protocols and how you can apply them to your routine today.Sponsors:Sambrosa - Wake up ready to embrace life's opportunities. Try Sambrosa and get 10% off at https://sambrosa.com/zuby10Stash - Don't let your savings sit around, make them work harder for you. Go to https://get.stash.com/zuby to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase.Huel - Healthy, satisfying nutrition on the go. Get 15% off plus a free gift at https://huel.com/zuby and use the code 'zuby' at checkout.Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction(02:24) What is metabolic health?(07:06) Why are countries prone to insulin resistance?(17:43) Fat cell variations(20:59) Metabolic syndrome trends & impacts(38:55) Viewing calories in isolation is bad?(46:08) Weight training(52:05) Glycemic index(54:55) Is Ozempic and Wegovy depleting your muscle mass?(1:05:38) Do you need Ozempic and Wegovy?(1:09:32) How can people improve their health?(1:17:12) Outro_Follow Zuby:https://x.com/zubymusichttps://instagram.com/zubymusichttps://facebook.com/zubymusicFollow Dr Benjamin Bikmanhttps://www.benbikman.com/https://x.com/BenBikmanPhD_Subscribe to the 'Real Talk With Zuby' podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & more - https://fanlink.tv/zubypodcastMerch, Music & Books - https://teamzuby.com'Strong Advice: Zuby's Guide to Fitness For Everybody' eBook - https://gumroad.com/l/zubyfitnessOur Sponsors:* Check out CoinFlip Preferred and use my code ZUBY for 50% off transaction fees. Valid until May 30th, 2025 - https://coinflip.tech/otcSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-talk-with-zuby/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy