In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss both healthy eating and clinically recognized eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder.
I explain how brain circuits, hormones such as leptin and reward systems interact to regulate appetite, satiety and overall eating behaviors. I also discuss the serious health risks associated with anorexia, explain how disrupted eating habits contribute to its development and highlight evidence-based treatments for anorexia. Finally, I explore binge eating and bulimia, discussing the underlying causes and the pharmacological treatments commonly used to support recovery.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Eating Disorders
00:01:05 Fasting, Intermittent Fasting, Healthy Eating
00:06:10 Self-Diagnosis Caution
00:07:20 Sponsor: LMNT
00:08:52 Eating Disorders, Anorexia Nervosa
00:12:39 Hunger & Satiety; Appetite, Body Fat & Brain
00:17:20 Homeostasis & Reward Systems, Eating Disorders
00:21:12 Sponsor: AG1
00:22:49 Anorexia, Puberty, Hyperacuity & Food
00:25:55 Decision-Making vs Reflexes/Habits, Anorexia
00:29:29 Anorexia & Breaking Habits, Therapies & Family-Based Models
00:32:08 Distorted Self-Image & Anorexia
00:35:03 Sponsor: Function
00:36:43 Bulimia & Binge-Eating Disorder, Impulsivity & Prescription Treatments
00:40:28 Recap & Key Takeaways
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