Essentials: Food & Supplements for Brain Health & Cognitive Performance
Huberman Lab
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss science-supported nutrients that directly support brain structure, function and long-term cognitive health.
I highlight specific nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids, creatine, phosphatidylserine, anthocyanins, choline and glutamine, and discuss their recommended doses and dietary sources. I also describe how taste perception, gut-brain signaling and learned associations shape what foods we prefer and crave. Finally, I share practical behavioral tools to help rewire your food preferences toward healthier choices.
Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com.
Thank you to our sponsors
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Raw Description
<p>In this <a href="https://www.hubermanlab.com/essentials">Huberman Lab Essentials</a> episode, I discuss science-supported nutrients that directly support brain structure, function and long-term cognitive health.</p> <p>I highlight specific nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids, creatine, phosphatidylserine, anthocyanins, choline and glutamine, and discuss their recommended doses and dietary sources. I also describe how taste perception, gut-brain signaling and learned associations shape what foods we prefer and crave. Finally, I share practical behavioral tools to help rewire your food preferences toward healthier choices.</p> <p>Read the episode show notes at <a href="https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/essentials-food-supplements-brain-health-cognitive-performance">hubermanlab.com</a>.</p> <p><strong>Thank you to our sponsors</strong></p> <p>AGZ by AG1: <a href="https://drinkagz.com/huberman">https://drinkagz.com/huberman</a></p> <p>David: <a href="https://davidprotein.com/huberman">https://davidprotein.com/huberman</a></p> <p>LMNT: <a href="https://drinklmnt.com/huberman">https://drinklmnt.com/huberman</a></p> <p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p> <p>00:00:00 Food & Brain Health </p> <p>00:01:32 Structural Fat & Neurons, Tools: Omega-3s, EPA; Phosphatidylserine</p> <p>00:05:11 Acetylcholine & Focus, Tool: Dietary Choline</p> <p>00:06:48 Creatine & Brain Health, Tool: Creatine Supplementation</p> <p>00:08:26 Sponsor: David</p> <p>00:09:41 Anthocyanins & Brain Function, Tool: Blueberries & Berries</p> <p>00:10:52 Glutamine & Brain, Tool: Glutamine & Offset Sugar Cravings</p> <p>00:12:48 Brain-Boosting Nutrients, Foods & Supplements</p> <p>00:15:03 Food Preference; Yum, Yuck or Meh; Mouth, Taste & Palatability</p> <p>00:19:30 Gut, Nutrients & Subconscious Signaling </p> <p>00:21:56 Learned Food Preferences</p> <p>00:23:36 Sponsors: AGZ by AG1 & LMNT</p> <p>00:26:16 Food & Learned Associations, Tool: Unpair Artificial Sweeteners</p> <p>00:30:18 Belief Effects, Satiety, Tool: Rewiring Food Preferences</p> <p>00:35:48 Recap & Key Takeaways</p> <p><a href="https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer">Disclaimer & Disclosures</a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>
Chapters (1/15)
Show Notes
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss science-supported nutrients that directly support brain structure, function and long-term cognitive health.
I highlight specific nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids, creatine, phosphatidylserine, anthocyanins, choline and glutamine, and discuss their recommended doses and dietary sources. I also describe how taste perception, gut-brain signaling and learned associations shape what foods we prefer and crave. Finally, I share practical behavioral tools to help rewire your food preferences toward healthier choices.
Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com.
Thank you to our sponsors
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Raw Description
<p>In this <a href="https://www.hubermanlab.com/essentials">Huberman Lab Essentials</a> episode, I discuss science-supported nutrients that directly support brain structure, function and long-term cognitive health.</p> <p>I highlight specific nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids, creatine, phosphatidylserine, anthocyanins, choline and glutamine, and discuss their recommended doses and dietary sources. I also describe how taste perception, gut-brain signaling and learned associations shape what foods we prefer and crave. Finally, I share practical behavioral tools to help rewire your food preferences toward healthier choices.</p> <p>Read the episode show notes at <a href="https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/essentials-food-supplements-brain-health-cognitive-performance">hubermanlab.com</a>.</p> <p><strong>Thank you to our sponsors</strong></p> <p>AGZ by AG1: <a href="https://drinkagz.com/huberman">https://drinkagz.com/huberman</a></p> <p>David: <a href="https://davidprotein.com/huberman">https://davidprotein.com/huberman</a></p> <p>LMNT: <a href="https://drinklmnt.com/huberman">https://drinklmnt.com/huberman</a></p> <p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p> <p>00:00:00 Food & Brain Health </p> <p>00:01:32 Structural Fat & Neurons, Tools: Omega-3s, EPA; Phosphatidylserine</p> <p>00:05:11 Acetylcholine & Focus, Tool: Dietary Choline</p> <p>00:06:48 Creatine & Brain Health, Tool: Creatine Supplementation</p> <p>00:08:26 Sponsor: David</p> <p>00:09:41 Anthocyanins & Brain Function, Tool: Blueberries & Berries</p> <p>00:10:52 Glutamine & Brain, Tool: Glutamine & Offset Sugar Cravings</p> <p>00:12:48 Brain-Boosting Nutrients, Foods & Supplements</p> <p>00:15:03 Food Preference; Yum, Yuck or Meh; Mouth, Taste & Palatability</p> <p>00:19:30 Gut, Nutrients & Subconscious Signaling </p> <p>00:21:56 Learned Food Preferences</p> <p>00:23:36 Sponsors: AGZ by AG1 & LMNT</p> <p>00:26:16 Food & Learned Associations, Tool: Unpair Artificial Sweeteners</p> <p>00:30:18 Belief Effects, Satiety, Tool: Rewiring Food Preferences</p> <p>00:35:48 Recap & Key Takeaways</p> <p><a href="https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer">Disclaimer & Disclosures</a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>