Controlling Sugar Cravings & Metabolism with Science-Based Tools | Huberman Lab Podcast #64

I explain how to blunt sugar cravings through fundamental knowledge of how sugar is sensed, metabolized, and utilized within the body. I explain how sugar is processed through the digestive tract and nervous system and how both the taste and nutritive components of sugar can lead to specific appetite changes and cravings. I discuss the connection between sugar, dopamine, and cravings and outline many tools to curb sugar cravings, specifically craving highly processed refined sugars. #HubermanLab #Sugar #FatLoss Thank you to our sponsors Thesis - AG1 (Athletic Greens): InsideTracker: See Andrew Huberman Live: The Brain Body Contract Tuesday, May 17th: Seattle, WA Wednesday, May 18th: Portland, OR Our Patreon page Supplements from Thorne Social & Website Instagram - Twitter - Facebook - TikTok - @hubermanlab Website - Newsletter - Subscribe to the Huberman Lab Podcast: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: Google Podcasts: Other platforms: Article Links “Neocortex saves energy by reducing coding precision during food scarcity“: “Impact of sugar on the body, brain, and behavior“: “Sugar consumption, sugar sweetened beverages and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis“: “The preference for sugar over sweetener depends on a gut sensor cell“: Book Links “Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence“: Timestamps 00:00:00 Sugar & Physiology 00:02:25 The Brain-Body Contract 00:03:13 Thesis, AG1 (Athletic Greens), InsideTracker 00:07:40 Sugar & the Brain 00:10:06 Appetite & Hormones: Ghrelin & Insulin 00:14:17 Glucose & Brain Function 00:24:19 Glucose & Physical Activity 00:26:16 Fructose vs. Glucose 00:32:41 When to Eat High-Sugar Foods? 00:35:01 Sugar’s Taste vs. Nutritive Pathways, Sugar Cravings 00:41:46 Tool: Sugar & the Dopamine, Pleasure – Pain Dichotomy 00:48:43 Subconscious Sugar Circuits, Hidden Sugars in Food 00:58:03 Glucose Metabolism in the Brain 01:03:00 Tool: Glycemic Index, Blunting Sugar Cravings 01:12:08 Sugary Drinks, Highly Refined Sugars 01:14:33 Artificial Sweeteners 01:22:36 ADHD, Omega-3s 01:30:18 Tools: Reduce Sugar Cravings with EPA Omega-3s & Glutamine 01:35:15 Tool: Blunt Sugar Peaks & Craving with Lemon Juice 01:43:09 Tool: Reduce Sugar Cravings & Spikes with Cinnamon 01:45:10 Berberine, Sustained Low Blood Glucose Levels 01:51:24 Tool: Sleep & Sugar Cravings 01:56:33 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube Feedback, Spotify, Apple Reviews, Sponsors, Patreon, Instagram, Twitter, Thorne, Neural Network Newsletter Please note that The Huberman Lab Podcast is distinct from Dr. Huberman’s teaching and research roles at Stanford University School of Medicine. The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Huberman Lab Podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed. Title Card Photo Credit: Mike Blabac -