GLP-1 TV · Patient story · 5 videos
Ben Bikman
@benbikman on YouTube ↗Ben Bikman is a YouTube channel of people sharing their own GLP-1 experience, with 230K subscribers and a verified badge. GLP-1 TV holds 5 of its videos, 379K views between them, the newest from Sep 2026.
- Medications covered
- Ozempic (1), Mounjaro (1), Foundayo (1)
- Topics that come up most
- Dose change, Food, protein and eating, Food noise and cravings, How it works, The trials, Side effects
32:17150: Why Tirzepatide Works Better Than GLP-1 AloneBen BikmanDetails8 key moments
In this lecture from his Metabolic Classroom series, Ben Bikman describes tirzepatide as a single synthetic peptide that activates both the GIP and GLP-1 receptors.
- 0:00 <Untitled Chapter 1>
- 1:03 Introduction: Tirzepatide and the Incretin System
- 2:06 GLP-1 and GIP: The Two Incretin Hormones
- 4:10 GLP-1’s Effects on Appetite, Glucagon, and Gastric Emptying
- 5:13 What Tirzepatide Is
- 7:19 Why Tirzepatide Is Not Simply “Raising Insulin”
- 8:20 Tirzepatide Improves Insulin Sensitivity
- 10:54 The Insulin-Sparing Effect
- Doses mentioned: 15 mg
- Side effects mentioned: nausea, vomiting and low appetite
- Who is speaking: Patient
47:5242: What is GLP-1, What Does It Do, and Where Does It Come From with Dr. Ben BikmanBen BikmanDetails8 key moments
In this episode of his Metabolic Classroom series, Dr. Ben Bikman explains GLP-1 and the other incretin hormones made in the small intestine: GIP, peptide YY and cholecystokinin.
- 0:00 Introduction
- 0:45 Family of Hormones
- 8:15 Delayed gastric emptying
- 9:08 GLP1 and satiety
- 10:24 GLP1 and drugs
- 13:08 Lglutide
- 14:06 Adipogenesis
- 18:26 Side effects
- Side effects mentioned: nausea, vomiting, fatigue, low appetite and gallbladder
- Who is speaking: Patient
24:2293: Using GLP-1 Drugs like Ozempic & Mounjaro Better - A Smarter Weight Loss Strategy w/Dr. BikmanBen BikmanDetails8 key moments
In this mini lecture, Ben Bikman, who describes himself as a biomedical scientist and professor of cell biology, argues that GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro may be used better than they are today.
- 0:00 Introduction: Are We Using GLP-1 Drugs the Right Way?
- 1:04 What is GLP-1 & How Does It Work?
- 2:16 GLP-1’s Role in Appetite & Blood Sugar Control
- 5:21 Obesity & the Blunted GLP-1 Response to Carbohydrates
- 6:26 The Problem with Current High-Dose GLP-1 Use
- 7:40 Mental Health Risks: Depression, Anxiety, & Suicidal Thought
- 9:54 Muscle Loss & The Risk of Frailty on GLP-1 Drugs
- 11:06 Why GLP-1 Effects Fade Over Time (Diminishing Returns)
- Doses mentioned: 0.25 mg and 2.4 mg
- Who is speaking: Patient
30:2686: GLP-1 Medications Explained - Benefits, Risks, What You Need to Know with Dr. Ben BikmanBen BikmanDetails8 key moments
In this lecture from his Metabolic Classroom series, Professor Ben Bikman, who describes himself as a biomedical scientist and professor of cell biology, explains how GLP-1 works and what he sees as the benefits and drawbacks of GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs.
- 0:00 <Untitled Chapter 1>
- 0:01 Introduction and Overview
- 2:16 What is GLP-1?
- 3:15 GLP-1's Role in Metabolism
- 5:08 Appetite Regulation and Insulin Effects
- 7:05 GLP-1 and Blood Sugar Management
- 8:10 Introduction to GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
- 9:05 Key GLP-1 Drugs and Brand Names
- Doses mentioned: 2.4 mg
- Side effects mentioned: nausea, fatigue, muscle loss, gallbladder and pancreatitis
- Who is speaking: Patient
25:22162: The New GLP-1 Pills & What You Need to KnowBen BikmanDetails
A patient explains how a GLP-1 works and what the evidence says. It has no captions we could read, so this is drawn from its title and description.
- Who is speaking: Patient
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- 150: Why Tirzepatide Works Better Than GLP-1 Alone
In this lecture from his Metabolic Classroom series, Ben Bikman describes tirzepatide as a single synthetic peptide that activates both the GIP and GLP-1 receptors.
114K views · May 2026 - 42: What is GLP-1, What Does It Do, and Where Does It Come From with Dr. Ben Bikman
In this episode of his Metabolic Classroom series, Dr. Ben Bikman explains GLP-1 and the other incretin hormones made in the small intestine: GIP, peptide YY and cholecystokinin.
108K views · Feb 2024 - 93: Using GLP-1 Drugs like Ozempic & Mounjaro Better - A Smarter Weight Loss Strategy w/Dr. Bikman
In this mini lecture, Ben Bikman, who describes himself as a biomedical scientist and professor of cell biology, argues that GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro may be used better than they are today.
63.9K views · Mar 2025 - 86: GLP-1 Medications Explained - Benefits, Risks, What You Need to Know with Dr. Ben Bikman
In this lecture from his Metabolic Classroom series, Professor Ben Bikman, who describes himself as a biomedical scientist and professor of cell biology, explains how GLP-1 works and what he sees as the benefits and drawbacks of GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs.
62.6K views · Jan 2025
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