Fat: Why it Matters and What to Do About It with Ben Bikman | The Metabolic Link Ep. 35

This week’s episode of The Metabolic Link features a full presentation from Metabolic Health Summit 2024. Dr. Ben Bikman, professor at Brigham Young University, dives deep into the intricacies of fat and its relationship to metabolic health. This is the full presentation he delivered at Metabolic Health Summit 2024 in Clearwater Beach, Florida. In it he shares his expertise on the link between body fat, insulin resistance, and chronic diseases such as obesity and diabetes. Throughout this talk, he covers: 💡 The role of insulin in regulating obesity and diabetes, and its direct correlation with maintaining fat mass. 💡 Understanding the concept of the personal fat threshold and how it differs among individuals, leading to insulin resistance when exceeded. 💡 Why studying weight gain provides crucial insights into the mechanisms of obesity, rather than merely focusing on weight loss. 💡 The paradox of hyperplasia and its unexpected role in improving insuli