Fat Accumulation & Female Metabolism with Dr. Benjamin Bikman

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Benjamin Bikman, a renowned
metabolic research scientist and Professor at Brigham Young
University. In this episode, we'll dive into the complexities of
insulin resistance and sensitivity during the menstrual cycle,
and also discuss the importance of protein and the best types to
include in your diet, as well as take a fresh look at fat and how
to think about it in a positive light. 

Episode Overview:
0:00 - Intro


9:00 - What is fat & the differences between brown and white
fat 


19:52 - How ketosis affects fat 


23:05 - Is it possible to change white fat to brown fat? 


28:58 - Fat storage location is determined by sex hormones 


36:38 - How insulin sensitivity changes over the course of a
menstrual cycle 


43:02 - Differences in fat between male and females 


50:06 - How fat changes during menopause 


57:13 - What is glucagon & what does it do 


59:42 - How protein affects glucose levels 


1:05:51 - The ideal sources of protein 


1:09:24 - Challenges for women with the vegan diet 


1:11:45 - Plant vs animal protein 


1:15:42 - Protein intake as you age 


1:22:28 - How to augment the disposal of glucose 


1:29:35 - Dr. Bikman’s meal replacement 


1:35:45 - The importance of how you end a fast



Links for This Episode:
Last episode with Ben:
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ben-bikman-on-why-we-get-sick-insulin-resistance-and/id1479074542?i=1000507284064

Ben Bikman glucagon talk:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3fO5aTD6JU&ab_channel=LowCarbDownUnder

Survival of the Fattest book:
https://www.amazon.com/Survival-Fattest-Human-Brain-Evolution/dp/B00W0WAP2Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=107VPY9LAXFTD&keywords=survival+of+the+fattest&qid=1675101217&sprefix=survival+of+the+%2Caps%2C1087&sr=8-1

HLTH CODE meal replacement shake: https://gethlth.com/

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