How Our Hormones Control Our Hunger, Eating & Satiety

A supplement previously discussed on the podcast for its role in power output, ATP production, and sperm/egg quality.

A fatty acid that, along with omega-3s, stimulates the release of CCK, helping to blunt appetite and regulate consumption to healthy levels.

A supplement shown in 29 studies to have a minor effect on reducing blood glucose.

A supplement that can have slight effects in reducing blood glucose levels.

An acidic substance that, along with lemon or lime juice, can slightly lower blood glucose by altering food absorption in the gut.

Mentioned as a year's supply offered by Athletic Greens, highlighting Vitamin D3's involvement in metabolic and hormonal processes crucial for health.

A caffeinated tea that increases glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP1) and leptin levels, acting as an appetite suppressant and providing alertness and electrolytes. It helps extend fasting windows.

A stimulant that reliably increases blood glucose levels slightly. Also acts as a diuretic, potentially affecting electrolyte balance.

An artificial sweetener that appears to slightly lower blood glucose. While its impact on the gut microbiome is still unclear, it's considered an attractive alternative if using artificial sweeteners.

Fatty acids from sources like algae, krill, or fish oil that stimulate CCK release, reducing appetite and supporting a healthy omega-3 to omega-6 ratio, which is also antidepressant and good for gut microbiome.

A B vitamin that stimulates appetite by triggering increases in blood glucose.

An essential amino acid that potently triggers CCK release and can reduce sugar cravings. It can also slightly increase blood sugar levels, which diabetics should note.

A non-prescription compound derived from plants and tree bark, often compared to Metformin due to its strong effects in lowering blood glucose and cholesterol, activating the AMPK pathway. Andrew Huberman experienced headaches and severe hypoglycemia from it.

A mineral that appears to lower blood glucose.

Discussed as a tool for enhancing sleep, especially threonate and bisglycinate forms. Can also modestly reduce blood glucose.

Host of the Huberman Lab Podcast and a professor of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine.

A colleague of Andrew Huberman and a pioneer in restricted feeding window research, author of 'The Circadian Code,' known for work on circadian eating and its health benefits.

A colleague of Andrew Huberman at Stanford who conducted a study comparing various diets (vegan, vegetarian, omnivore, intermittent fasting) and found adherence to be the most powerful determinant of success.

A doctor at the University of California, San Francisco, whose YouTube lecture on the history of processed foods and the food industry's practices is highly recommended.

A specific area of the hypothalamus involved in hunger, feeding, and satiety, with paradoxical effects due to different neuron populations either promoting or inhibiting feeding.

Molecules involved in shuttling glucose to muscle and glycogen stores and away from body fat stores, stimulated by movement and intense exercise.

Stands for Adenosine Monophosphate-activated protein kinase pathway, which is activated by Metformin and Berberine, and is associated with fasting and low blood glucose states.

A nerve that carries subconscious signals from sugar-sensing neurons in the gut to the brain, triggering dopamine release and promoting cravings for more sugar.

A measure obtainable from a blood test that provides an average readout of blood sugar levels over the previous two to three months.

An area in the forebrain containing neurons that control sexual behavior, body temperature, circadian rhythms, and feeding.

A brain area that processes interoception and receives input from mouth touch receptors, powerfully controlling the enjoyment, avoidance, and satiety related to eating.

A diet that emphasizes very low carbohydrate intake, shown in 22 studies to significantly decrease blood glucose due to the absence of foods that cause insulin and glucose spikes.

Neurons in the arcuate nucleus that stimulate eating, with activity increasing significantly when animals or people haven't eaten for a while.

A type of lipoprotein that transports fats in the bloodstream; high levels are generally considered unhealthy and can be negatively impacted by elevated glucose.

A type of lipoprotein considered 'healthy' because it delivers fats and cholesterol to tissues that manufacture hormones like testosterone and estrogen, as well as supporting adrenal and liver function.

A supplement company known for high stringency and accurate ingredient amounts, partnering with Mayo Clinic and major sports teams, offering a discount through Huberman's platform.

A personalized nutrition platform that analyzes blood and DNA data to help individuals understand their body and reach health goals.

An all-in-one vitamin, mineral, and probiotic drink that Andrew Huberman has taken since 2012 to cover nutritional bases and support gut health.

A website recommended for researching supplements, compounds, or biological goals, providing information on effects in humans based on studies.

A company making keto-friendly snacks with one gram of sugar or less, praised for their taste and lack of unhealthy ingredients like soy or trans fats.

A prescription drug developed for diabetes treatment, it potently reduces blood glucose by changing mitochondrial action in the liver via the AMPK pathway and increasing insulin sensitivity. Requires caution due to hypoglycemia risk.

An excellent book by Satchin Panda, highly recommended by Andrew Huberman for its insights on feeding windows and health.

A Cell Press journal that published a study showing how ingesting highly processed foods leads to increased overall food intake and weight gain, even when matched for calories with unprocessed diets.