“Insulin slows the metabolic rate of fat cells and causes them to enlarge, releasing pro-inflammatory cytokines,” says Ben Bikman, PhD Sunday at Metabolic Health Summit in Los Angeles. Check out the show notes and references: http://bit.ly/2Ou8pMa Join us live in 2021 in Santa Barbara, CA! https://metabolichealthsummit.com

Nerd Alert #7: Insulin Slows Metabolism of Your Fat Cells w/ Ben Bikman, PhD

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Hormones play a pivotal role in every aspect of a woman's life, from mood to fertility and beyond, understanding how to optimize their function is paramount. Dr. Elena Zinkov shares actionable strategies and insights that empower women to take control of their hormonal health and thrive. Support Your Sleep and Hormonal Balance with innovative Myo Relax and Calm: https://bit.ly/myo-relax-sleep-blend Save with code Podcast at checkout Link to Video & Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3vC0hSK  Show Notes: 0:00 Intro 4:50 Hormonal birth control and xenoestrogens from our environment push women into perimenopause and premature ovarian failure. 6:30 Women who come off birth control may experience early perimenopause. 9:30 Bioidentical hormones can help women coming off hormonal birth control to recuperate. 11:30 Women have more testosterone than estrogen. 13:40 PCOS is an insulin and low progesterone issue. 15:40 Women’s estrogen and progesterone are produced in the ovarian follicles. Adrenal glands also produce estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. 18:25 AMH levels reflect the ovarian reserve. 18:50 Egg quality depends upon balanced levels of estrogen and testosterone. 21:30 DHEA is important for energy, healthy estrogen levels, blood sugar metabolism, immune system, muscle mass, and post workout recovery. 29:05 All hormones are at their peak between 8 and 10 am. 29:45 Blood/serum testing is the most accurate. 32:30 Follicle-stimulating hormone FSH helps the egg to mature and stimulates the release of estrogen and progesterone. 34:15 We are starting to see late perimenopause and menopause levels of FSH in young women. 34:40 Optimal estradiol is between 70 to 150. 35:00 The follicular phase starts on day one of bleeding and luteal starts with ovulation. 37:15 Body temperature and cervical fluid are effective ways to determine if you are ovulating. 42:00 Signs of low progesterone 46:50 Bioidentical oral progesterone 50:00 Helps with sleep: valerian root, CBD, magnesium, GABA, and L-theanine (am and pm). 53:30 Growth hormone peptides can help you sleep through the night. 58:45 Oxytocin nasal spray is neuroprotective and can help with stress management and resilience, anxiety, and depression. 59:50 Women should consume 30 to 40 grams of protein at least 3 to 4 times per day, with a minimum of 120 grams/day.

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A Cochrane review of randomized controlled trials finds saturated fat doesn't clog arteries or impact your risk of heart disease.  Sponsored Message: Support your Intermittent Fasting lifestyle with the Berberine Fasting Accelerator by MYOXCIENCE: https://bit.ly/berberine-fasting-accelerator Save with code Podcast at checkout Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4aazuvD Research Cited: Hooper, L. et al. Reduction in saturated fat intake for cardiovascular disease. Cochrane Database Syst. Rev. 5, CD011737 (2020).  Show Notes: 00:00 A review of randomized control trials of at least 24-month duration. 00:45 There are nutrients/vitamins in fat. 01:30 There was little or no effect on cardiovascular or all-cause mortality by reducing saturated fat for 2 years. 01:38 Reducing saturated fat possibly reduced cardiovascular events. 04:00 Heart attack risk and saturated fat reduction has no clear correlation. 05:30 Replacing saturated fat with polyunsaturated or monounsaturated fat, carbs, or protein effects did not differ. 06:15 There may be a prevention of second heart attacks with saturated fat reduction. 07:00 Other cardiovascular events and cancer outcomes effects were very small or unclear. 08:00 Carbohydrates and processed foods are often used to replace saturated fat in the diet.

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New evidence suggests fructose and sugar are major drivers of obesity and metabolic disease. Support your Intermittent Fasting lifestyle with the Berberine Fasting Accelerator by MYOXCIENCE Save with code Podcast at checkout Video, Research and Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3PK2BxZ  Show Notes:  0:00 Intro 0:25 The Fructose Survival Hypothesis theory of obesity. 1:10 Fructose reduces the active energy within your cells. 2:50 Table sugar contains glucose and fructose. 2:55 Excessive glucose can be converted into fructose. 4:10 Fructose kinase enzyme is a key initiator of deleterious fructose/glucose effects. 4:55 Leptin causes you to seek more food. Excess fructose/glucose drives hyperleptinemia. 6:45 Fruit sugar increases body fat storage to help you survive the winter. 7:24 Aging pathways are disrupted with high levels of blood sugar. 10:00 Uric acid, and liver enzyme elevation may be biomarkers. 12:10 High carb/high salt diets increase risk of diabetes.  

Nerd Alert #7: Insulin Slows Metabolism of Your Fat Cells w/ Ben Bikman, PhD

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