My guest today is scientist Dr. Benjamin Bikman, author of Why We Get Sick. He is a leading metabolic research scientist, author of 'Why We Get Sick,' and a member of The Golden 30 (the list of the most influential health leaders who are driving the needle for podcasters). His work focuses on the things that disrupt or accompany metabolic disorders, like obesity, type two diabetes, and dementia. Ben discusses his appreciation for having healthy glucose levels but how important it is for us to focus on maintaining our insulin sensitivity and the long-term health impacts if we become insulin resistant. Dr. Bikman communicates a very clear path to managing some of these challenges based on science and what continues to show up in his research. He has created a brand called HLTHcode in an effort to support us in our fast paced lives with some of the right nutrition. Dr. Bikman offers a lot of information and helpful takeaways in this episode. Enjoy. Timestamps: On Insulin Resistance [00:03:14] Lifestyle and Genetics Factor [00:07:43] The Domino Effect of Fat Cells [00:20:12] Glucose and Insulin are Different [00:25:53] Focus on Muscle, Protein and Healthy Fats [00:33:34] On Seed Oils and Linoleic Acids [00:38:54] Fasting [00:44:16] What is Ketosis? [00:50:58] On Autophagy [01:00:04] Wrong Information to Wrong Habits [01:07:20] Gaining Pounds as We Age [01:22:24] Does Estrogen Store Body Fat? [01:25:29] Filling the Health Gaps [01:33:55] Dr. Bikman's Website: www.gethlth.com Dr. Bikman's Instagram: @benbikmanphd Dr. Bikman's Book: Why We Get Sick Connect with Gabby @gabbyreece | Linktree For the full show notes, visit gabriellereece.com/podcast The Gabby Reece Show talks to top experts with the goal of extracting the best information you will need to navigate the universe of health, fitness, relationships, parenting, and business. Gabby keeps it simple but gets to the heart of the conversation with the hopes of providing you with realistic takeaways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices