The Metabolic Classroom with Dr. Ben Bikman
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Welcome to The Metabolic Classroom, a nutrition and lifestyle podcast focused on metabolism, which is how our bodies use energy, and the truth behind why we get sick and fat. Every week, Dr. Ben Bikman shares valuable insights that you can apply in your own life and share with friends and loved ones. The Metabolic Classroom is brought to you by BenBikman.com and InsulinIQ.com.
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In this Metabolic Classroom lecture, Dr. Bikman delves into the fascinating metabolic process of autophagy, the body’s natural recycling system that maintains cellular health by breaking down and reusing damaged components.
Ben explains how autophagy is essential for replacing malfunctioning organelles and proteins, thereby preventing diseases such as neurodegenerative disorders, cardiovascular conditions, and even some cancers. Autophagy also plays a crucial role in energy production during nutrient deprivation, highlighting its importance for survival and optimal cellular function.
Dr. Bikman also discusses the relationship between autophagy and metabolic health, emphasizing how impaired autophagic activity in adipose tissue contributes to inflammation and insulin resistance in obesity. He explores its role in longevity, citing evidence that enhanced autophagy can improve health span and lifespan in animal studies.
Additionally, Ben examines how factors like insulin, nutrient availability, and diets such as ketogenic diets regulate autophagy, with ketones having a direct effect on boosting this process.
Throughout the lecture, Dr. Bikman underscores the need for balance in autophagy, warning against excessive or constant activation, whether through pharmacological means like rapamycin or mismanaged dietary habits, advocating instead for natural regulation via nutrient signals.
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