Huberman Lab Essentials: Healthy Eating & Eating Disorders - Anorexia, Bulimia, Binging
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Jul 17, 2025 Dive into the fascinating world of healthy eating and eating disorders! Discover how brain circuits and hormones regulate appetite and satiety. Explore the serious health risks of anorexia and the biological factors that influence eating behaviors. Learn about the impulsive nature of bulimia and binge eating disorder, alongside effective pharmacological treatments. The episode also highlights the importance of personalized dietary approaches and the role of family-based therapies in recovery. It's a compelling look at the complexities of our relationship with food!
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Intermittent Fasting Benefits
- Intermittent fasting shows health benefits like improved insulin sensitivity and liver enzymes.
- Metabolism depends on calorie balance, not on meal timing or frequency.
Seek Professional Eating Disorder Diagnosis
- Take symptoms of eating disorders seriously and seek expert diagnosis.
- Avoid self-diagnosis without professional evaluation to prevent inaccuracies.
Anorexia's Deadly Impact and Prevalence
- Anorexia nervosa is the deadliest psychiatric disorder with high mortality if untreated.
- It typically begins in adolescence and is more common in females than males.