Benjamin Bikman Books
Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a professor of physiology and developmental biology at Brigham Young University. His research focuses on the regulation of metabolism and the role of insulin resistance in disease.
Known for: Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease—and How to Fight It
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Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease—and How to Fight It
In this book, scientist Benjamin Bikman explores the central role of insulin resistance in the development of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, cancer, and Alzheimer's disease. Drawing on decades of metabolic research, Bikman explains how modern lifestyles contribute to this hidden epidemic and offers practical strategies to restore metabolic health through diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes.
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Understanding Insulin and Its Central Role in the Body
Insulin is often misunderstood as just the “diabetes hormone,” but it is far more fundamental. In my work as a physiologist, I’ve come to see insulin as a master regulator—a signal that dictates whether the body is in a state of storage or utilization. When you eat carbohydrates, they are broken dow...
From Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease—and How to Fight It
How Modern Living Drives Insulin Resistance
In earlier generations, our ancestors ate sparingly and moved often. Their meals were composed mostly of whole foods, and their days involved physical effort. Today, we eat frequently, snack constantly, and find ourselves bombarded by processed foods rich in sugars and refined grains. The human body...
From Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease—and How to Fight It
About Benjamin Bikman
Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a professor of physiology and developmental biology at Brigham Young University. His research focuses on the regulation of metabolism and the role of insulin resistance in disease. He is recognized for his work on metabolic health and has published extensively in scientific ...
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Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a professor of physiology and developmental biology at Brigham Young University. His research focuses on the regulation of metabolism and the role of insulin resistance in disease. He is recognized for his work on metabolic health and has published extensively in scientific ...
Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a professor of physiology and developmental biology at Brigham Young University. His research focuses on the regulation of metabolism and the role of insulin resistance in disease. He is recognized for his work on metabolic health and has published extensively in scientific journals.
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