Jason Fung

A Conversation with Dr. Ben Bikman | Jason Fung

Jason Fung

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🌟 Welcome to the Fasting and Longevity Podcast Series! 🌟A Conversation with Dr. Ben Bikman | Jason Fung📢 Don’t Miss the Fasting & Longevity Summit 2.0!Get exclusive access to interviews with top experts and game-changing insights. Sign up now before it’s too late!👉 https://drtalks.com/summit/fasting-longevity?uid=828&oid=87&ref=3679Subscribe, like, and comment to join the movement!Hi everyone, this is Dr. Jason Fung, and I’m thrilled to bring you a brand-new series where we dive deep into the world of health, longevity, and metabolic wellness. Each episode features insightful discussions with top experts, researchers, and thought leaders who share their best strategies for improving health and understanding the root causes of chronic illnesses.In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend Dr. Ben Bikman, a renowned biomedical scientist and professor whose research focuses on insulin resistance, mitochondrial function, and the metabolic origins of disease. Together, we’ll explore groundbreaking insights into how insulin, fat cells, and metabolism influence health and longevity.🧬 What you’ll learn:✔️ Why insulin resistance is at the core of most modern chronic diseases.✔️ The surprising connection between obesity, fatty liver, and diabetes.✔️ How metabolic syndrome affects heart disease, cancer, and longevity.✔️ Practical tips to lower insulin naturally with diet and fasting.Ready to take control of your health? Dr. Bikman reveals the science-backed strategies you need to understand your metabolism and achieve better outcomes. Whether you’re struggling with stubborn weight, prediabetes, or just want to optimize your health, this conversation is packed with actionable insights.💡 Whether you’re new to fasting or an experienced enthusiast, this series is packed with valuable knowledge to inspire you to take control of your health journey.🎙️ This episode is part of a larger series featuring Dr. Fung, Dr. David Jockers, Dr. Joseph Mercola, and over 40 world-class experts!💻 Register Now for Free Access to the Summit!👉 Click the link to explore life-changing strategies from the world’s top health and fasting experts.🔗 Watch, Learn, Transform:Take the first step towards a healthier, longer life. Join us in this conversation that could change the way you think about health forever!Subscribe & Share 💌Don't miss out on future episodes of this groundbreaking series. Hit the Subscribe button, turn on notifications 🔔, and share this video with friends and family!Let’s revolutionize health together. 🌱✨============================= 📌 BOOKS: 👉 The Obesity Code - Reviewing underlying physiology of weight loss and how low carb diets and fasting can help. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1771641258?... 👉 The Diabetes Code - Reviewing how type 2 diabetes is a reversible disease and dietary strategies. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0795BLS8D?... 👉 The Cancer Code - Scientific exploration of how cancer develops - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062894005?... 📌 Amazon: 👉 USA - https://www.amazon.com/shop/jasonfung 👉 Canada - https://www.amazon.ca/shop/jasonfung ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📌 Please visit our :- 🔹 Website - https://www.doctorjasonfung.com 🔹 Blog- https://drjasonfung.medium.com 🔹 Community- https://www.thefastingmethod.com 🔹 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jason.fung.313 🔹 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drjasonfung/ 🔹 Twitter - https://twitter.com/drjasonfung ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📌 YouTube Medical Lectures (for specialist physicians): ▶️ The Roots of the Obesity Epidemic: https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8BGYhreaco&t=0s ▶️ Therapeutic Fasting - The Two Compartment Problem:https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETkwZIi3R7w&t=0s ▶️ Does Calorie Counting work?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F5o0a4p_3U&t=0s ▶️ Two Big Lies of Type 2 Diabetes: https://www.youtub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Oct 26, 2026

The first big lie is that Type 2 Diabetes is chronic and progressive. The second lie is that treatment of blood sugar is the primary target of therapy. Check out my blog at https://medium.com/@drjasonfungMore Information:BOOKS:The Obesity Code - Reviewing underlying physiology of weight loss and how low carb diets and fasting can help. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1771641258?ref=exp_jasonfung_dp_vv_dThe Diabetes Code - Reviewing how type 2 diabetes is a reversible disease and dietary strategies. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0795BLS8D?ref=exp_jasonfung_dp_vv_dThe Cancer Code - Scientific exploration of how cancer develops - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062894005?ref=exp_jasonfung_dp_vv_dAmazon:USA - https://www.amazon.com/shop/jasonfungCanada - https://www.amazon.ca/shop/jasonfung**Fasting Aids**Pique Fasting Tea (recommended)https://www.piquetea.com/drjasonfungFasting Community and Coaching:https://www.thefastingmethod.com/YouTube Medical Lectures (for specialist physicians):1. The Roots of the Obesity Epidemic - https://youtu.be/q8BGYhreaco2. Therapeutic Fasting - The Two Compartment Problem: https://youtu.be/ETkwZIi3R7w​​3. Does Calorie Counting work? https://youtu.be/5F5o0a4p_3U​​4. Two Big Lies of Type 2 Diabetes - https://youtu.be/FcLoaVNQ3rc5. Reversing Type 2 Diabetes Naturally - https://youtu.be/mAwgdX5VxGc6. Insulin Toxicity - https://youtu.be/4oZ4UqtbB_g​​7. Saturated Fat - Friend or Foe? https://youtu.be/QetsIU-3k7Y8. Diet and Disease - https://youtu.be/2yoOx_7MLn09. Dangers of Fructose - https://youtu.be/pG89j432w-Y10. Insulin Resistance - https://youtu.be/dimP7IdM2Og11. Role of Hormones in Weight Loss - https://youtu.be/ZbnshVO4PRM12. The Obesity Code Lecture 1 - https://youtu.be/YpllomiDMX0Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoyL4iGArWn5Hu0V_sAhK2w/joinTimestamps0:00 Type 2 Diabetes8:49 Treatment of Type 2 diabetes14:55 Complications of type 2 diabetes22:02 Fatty Liver disease and type 2 diabetes29:00 Insulin Resistance explained37:07 Cure for type 2 diabetes?#jasonfung #drjasonfung #fasting #fastingbenefits #weightlosstips #intermittentfasting #drfung #fung #calories #weightlosstips #caloriesincaloriesout #weightloss #nutrition #diet #health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 26, 2026

Dr. Jason Fung provides a detailed description of the physiology of fasting, what happens to our body as we stop eating. Knowing this may help you lose weight. The body transitions by first using glucose from the food. In the second stage, it breaks down glycogen into glucose. In the third stage, it uses protein to make glucose, a phase called gluconeogenesis. After that, the body sustains itself mainly on stored fat. Check out my blog at https://medium.com/@drjasonfungMore Information:BOOKS:The Obesity Code - Reviewing underlying physiology of weight loss and how low carb diets and fasting can help. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1771641258?ref=exp_jasonfung_dp_vv_dThe Diabetes Code - Reviewing how type 2 diabetes is a reversible disease and dietary strategies. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0795BLS8D?ref=exp_jasonfung_dp_vv_dThe Cancer Code - Scientific exploration of how cancer develops - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062894005?ref=exp_jasonfung_dp_vv_dAmazon:USA - https://www.amazon.com/shop/jasonfungCanada - https://www.amazon.ca/shop/jasonfung**Fasting Aids**Pique Fasting Tea (recommended)https://www.piquetea.com/drjasonfungFasting Community and Coaching:https://www.thefastingmethod.com/YouTube Medical Lectures (for specialist physicians):1. The Roots of the Obesity Epidemic - https://youtu.be/q8BGYhreaco2. Therapeutic Fasting - The Two Compartment Problem: https://youtu.be/ETkwZIi3R7w​​3. Does Calorie Counting work? https://youtu.be/5F5o0a4p_3U​​4. Two Big Lies of Type 2 Diabetes - https://youtu.be/FcLoaVNQ3rc5. Reversing Type 2 Diabetes Naturally - https://youtu.be/mAwgdX5VxGc6. Insulin Toxicity - https://youtu.be/4oZ4UqtbB_g​​7. Saturated Fat - Friend or Foe? https://youtu.be/QetsIU-3k7Y8. Diet and Disease - https://youtu.be/2yoOx_7MLn09. Dangers of Fructose - https://youtu.be/pG89j432w-Y10. Insulin Resistance - https://youtu.be/dimP7IdM2Og11. Role of Hormones in Weight Loss - https://youtu.be/ZbnshVO4PRM12. The Obesity Code Lecture 1 - https://youtu.be/YpllomiDMX0Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoyL4iGArWn5Hu0V_sAhK2w/join#jasonfung #drjasonfung #fasting #fastingbenefits #weightlosstips #intermittentfasting #drfung #fung #calories #weightlosstips #caloriesincaloriesout #weightloss #nutrition #diet #healthTime Stamps:0:00 Intro to intermittent fasting1:16 Physiology of fasting2:40 Changes during intermittent fasting4:08 Gluconeogenesis during fasting5:04 Growth hormone during intermittent fasting6:04 Sympathetic nervous system activation during fasting6:32 Electrolytes during fasting7:19 Fasting is the transition of fuel sources8:48 Fasting regimens for weight loss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Pre-order The Hunger Code at www.doctorjasonfung.com. Check out hunger management tools at www.drinkaeira.comStop counting calories. If 'Calories In, Calories Out' really worked, why do those dietsfail 99% of the time? In this video, Dr. Jason Fung explains why obesity is not acaloric imbalance, but a hormonal imbalance—specifically involving insulin.Most people believe that weight gain is a personal choice caused by eating toomuch and exercising too little. But science tells a different story. Discover howyour body's internal thermostat (BMR) actually regulates your weight and whylowering insulin, not calories, is the key to long-term fat loss.In this video you will learn:● Why the 'Calories In, Calories Out' model is scientifically flawed.● How damage to the hypothalamus leads to massive weight gain(independent of willpower).● The role of Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) in energy expenditure.● How Insulin acts as a 'Fat Storage Hormone' and blocks lipolysis (fatburning).● Why simply eating less lowers your metabolism and makes you regainweight.medical Disclaimer: The content of this video is for educational purposes onlyand is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis,or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthprovider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.�� If you’re serious about losing weight without losing your health or youthfullook, this video is a must-watch.�� Subscribe now for more science-backed videos on fasting, weight loss, anmetabolic health. And don’t forget to like ��, comment ��, and share this vidwith anyone who still believes in the calorie deficit myth!▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps00:00 - The Big Lie: Why Do We Get Fat?00:15 - The Energy Balance Equation Myth (CICO)01:31 - BMR vs. Exercise: Where Calories Actually Go02:41 - The Body Fat Thermostat: Lessons from Rat Studies04:43 - Insulin is a Nutrient Sensor (Storage & Growth)05:48 - Why High Insulin Blocks Fat Burning (Lipolysis)06:24 - The Real Cause of Obesity: Hormones vs. Calories08:00 - Why 'Eat Less, Move More'; Fails (Metabolic Adaptation) 09:15 - How to Fix Your Internal Weight Thermostat10:11 - Conclusion: Insulin, Drugs, and The Obesity Code=============================�� BOOKS:�� The Obesity Code - Reviewing underlying physiology of weight loss anhow low carb diets and fasting can help.https://www.amazon.com/dp/1771641258?...�� The Diabetes Code - Reviewing how type 2 diabetes is a reversibledisease and dietary strategies. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0795BLS8D?...�� The Cancer Code - Scientific exploration of how cancer developshttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0062894005?...�� Amazon:�� USA - https://www.amazon.com/shop/jasonfung�� Canada - https://www.amazon.ca/shop/jasonfung▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬�� Please visit our :-�� Website - https://www.doctorjasonfung.com�� Blog- / drjasonfung�� Community- https://www.thefastingmethod.com�� Facebook - / jason.fung.313�� Instagram - / drjasonfung�� Twitter - / drjasonfung▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬�� YouTube Medical Lectures (for specialist physicians)▶️ The Roots of the Obesity Epidemic: https: // • The Obesity Epidemic,Explained▶️ Therapeutic Fasting - The Two Compartment Problem:https: // •Fasting and Weight Loss - Solving the...▶️ Does Calorie Counting work?: • Why Calorie Counting rarely leads to...▶️ Two Big Lies of Type 2 Diabetes: • Two Big Lies about Type 2Diabetes▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬If you liked the video, Please Do Subscribe My Channel ����Keep Supporting me So I can Continue to provide you with free contenteach week!!��▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬�� �� Thank you for Watching#DrJasonFung #TheObesityCode #WeightLoss #InsulinResistance#CaloriesInCaloriesOut #Metabolism #IntermittentFasting #LowCarb#HealthEducation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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