The Gabby Reece Show

#210 Mastering Gut Health and Defeating Chronic Inflammation with Professor Ben Bikman, PhD | Understanding Glucose & Insulin, Unveiling Insights for Optimal Insulin Sensitivity, and Harmonizing Stress & Sleep


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My guest today is Benjamin Bikman, a teaching professor and author. Ben holds a degree in bioenergetics and is an associate professor at BYU. His research focuses on understanding the role of elevated insulin in regulating obesity and diabetes, including the relevance of ketones in mitochondrial function.


This conversation revolves around chronic inflammation, how to avoid it, and the difference between measuring glucose and true insulin sensitivity. Ben is clearly on a mission to not only keep people healthy but also to help us understand the impact on our insulin sensitivity and the importance of factors such as movement, food, sleep, stress management, and more, in protecting our gut and maintaining insulin sensitivity. There are numerous useful takeaways from this conversation that can be immediately implemented, regardless of our conditioning or health level.


Ben explains how certain oils (hidden in many of our foods) can harm our microbiome wall and how fruit juice can lead to fatty liver. He also discusses universal health principles that can benefit everyone. Additionally, Ben shares insights on the best time to eat dinner or consume calories throughout the day, and why he advocates for fasting and its benefits. Enjoy!


Key Talking Points:


  • Why inflammation is at the root of chronic disease
  • Key factors that lead to chronic inflammation
  • Things you can do today to promote gut health
  • Understanding the product ingredients at the grocery store

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    Connect with Ben


    Instagram: @benbikmanphd


    Books: Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease - and How to Fight It


    Website: www.gethlth.com


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    For the full show notes visit gabriellereece.com


    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.

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