Alcohol and Insulin Resistance with Dr. Ben Bikman

One study that has fascinated me is where a rodent group was fed pure ethanol diet, they did not even get fatty liver. When a bit of linoleic acid acid was added to that diet the mice rapidly developed fatty liver, cirrhosis and death.

Not mentioned today is the well documented data that alcohol users even heavy regular use, have lower blood sugar and HbA1c. I expect this is because alcohol inhibits glujconeogeneis at the level of the liver. I have done many experiments with CGMs to prove to myself without any question that blood sugar drops quite precipitously after alcohol ingestion. This is well known in the Medical field where bad alcoholics can have life threatening hypoglycaemia. In my case where I am fat adapted my blood sugar can drop to what would be considered normally as life threatening levels (below detection on the CGM) yet I am completely asymptomatic. I assume because my brain is used to ketone metabolism. This is not to encourage ethanol ingestion, just some interesting side notes. I choose to drink very rarely in moderation.

I believe everything you say so i must be a weirdo.i am female and have had hardcore insomnia for 40 years.i have run marathons with no sleep.hiked big peaks with no sleep and no food.i don't get tired during the day,never take a nap.easy to fall asleep,never stay asleep.the most i sleep i get at one time is 3.5 hours.yes, have had sleep studies.no one can help with the insomnia.i have been offered sleeping pills.i don't take them.i don't have sleep apnea.whether i have some wine or not the nights are the same.i have followed advice from everyone who offers it.i have always exercised..in the seventies i was deemed a health nut.even though you can't help me i believe in you and watch every lecture you make. i have learned so much from you.

Well you have convinced me that even though I have reduced my alcohol consumption considerably since going Keto, even the occasional wine Spritzer is probably not a good idea when it comes to recovering from my insulin resistance. And my own experience when I disregard this advice has proven it to me. It is good to know why however - Thank you!

A lecture on time line and stages from Alcohol cessation to recovery of IR, ROS, A1C, and healing of the endothelial layer would be watched by many. 👍 TY!

5 year as 100% free from alcohol will not ever more drink alcohol in my life..

Thanks Extremely useful data. Clear and very easy to understand. Now i have a better insight of this topic.

I'll raise a glass to this one! (I mean, it's just electrolytes and water, but still ....🍺🤓)

Listening in my car, thx Ben 👍🏻

Thank you, great topic

Thank you for the update and information it’s excellent!!

Great discussion, Ben and very helpful.

Whoa. Thank you so much, Dr. Bikman for the deep dive. I will be sharing this video with family members

Thanks, Ben, for another important teaching. Always helpful, always clear. God bless!😊

Very helpful. Looks like I need to eliminate alcohol from my diet. Thank you

Thank you Sir .,Great lecture

Once again, you are spot on with content, presentation, and that adorable face. Thank you Dr. Bikman.

Great lecture!

That was brilliant... 2nd time listening.

Thanks, Ben! Great message