Ben Bikman’s Blog

Ben Bikman’s Blog

How Metabolic Health Can Impact Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Jan 19, 2025

When managing chronic conditions like multiple sclerosis (MS), the link between metabolic health and symptom improvement is gaining attention. Dr. Bikman sheds light on how addressing insulin resistance and adopting a ketogenic diet can benefit individuals with MS.

The Link Between Insulin...

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Debunking the Myth: Can Low-Carb Diets Impair Your Ability to Process Carbs? Jan 11, 2025

In a recent live session with our Insulin IQ Certified Coaches, I received a question from Coach Carrie that I believe deserves some thorough clarification.

Carrie asked, “Some say that eating low-carb for a long while will cause your body to not be able to process healthy carbs eventually....

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Science and Application: The Synergy Between BenBikman.com and InsulinIQ.com Jan 04, 2025

For years, my passion and work have centered around unraveling the science of metabolic health. Through Insulin IQ, we’ve built a coaching platform designed to empower individuals with practical tools and guidance to improve their metabolic health and, for many, reverse chronic conditions...

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The Red Meat-Cancer Debate: What the Science Really Says Dec 29, 2024

A couple of years ago during one of our livestreams, Dr. Bikman critically examined the widespread notion that red meat consumption causes cancer. The clip got buried in a mountain of content and was never published—so we’d like to share it today.

Ben begins by highlighting the World...

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Why Elevated Cortisol Doesn’t Always Raise Insulin Dec 22, 2024

During a live Q&A session this last week, one of the questions was from Catherine V., a practicing rheumatologist. I thought it was quite fascinating and I’d like to share it.

Catherine’s question centered on her observation of patients with normal fasting insulin levels (around 7...

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Five Quick Q&As Dec 15, 2024

Hello Friends,

The video I’ve posted below is a special one that we recorded over four years ago, back in August of 2020. It was part of a nearly three-hour livestream that I did with my Insulin IQ cofounders when we launched Insulin IQ online, but I’ve taken just a few small snippets...

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My New Website Launch Dec 09, 2024

Dear Friends,

As I sit down to write this, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude. Over the years, your interest in my research, your thoughtful questions, and your commitment to improving your own health and the health of others have been a source of constant inspiration to me.

The launch of my...

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