Improving Health With Stronger Brain-Body Connection | Huberman Lab Essentials
Andrew Huberman
Jun 5, 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Trick your gut to beat sugar cravings with omega-3s and amino acids
You can reduce sugar cravings by eating foods high in omega-3s or amino acids, as these satisfy the same gut neurons that drive the craving for nutrients.
Choose fermented foods over high-fiber diets to reduce inflammation
A Stanford study found that consuming several servings of fermented foods daily was far more effective at reducing inflammatory markers than a high-fiber diet.
Debunk the myth: psychedelics do not promote neurogenesis
Contrary to popular reports, there is no scientific data supporting the claim that psychedelics cause the growth of new neurons in the brain.
Cool palms, soles, and face to effectively reduce fever
Cooling the back of your neck when overheated is a mistake that can cause your brain to heat your body further; instead, cool the palms, soles of the feet, and face.
Reframe understanding of vagus nerve as a complex communication network
The vagus nerve is not simply a calming system; it is a complex communication network that is often stimulatory, driving you to seek food or react to nausea.
Practice feeling your heartbeat to boost intuition
You can enhance your interoceptive awareness, or 'sixth sense', by simply practicing the skill of consciously feeling your own heartbeat.
Control heart rate and alertness through breath techniques
You can directly control your heart rate and state of alertness by making inhales more vigorous to speed the heart up, or making exhales longer to slow it down.
Use deep breathing to boost adrenaline and energy
Performing 25 to 30 cycles of deep inhales followed by short exhales will cause a significant release of adrenaline, waking you up as effectively as a couple of espressos.
Listen to your gut's nutrient signals, not taste cravings
Specialized neurons in your gut sense the presence of fatty acids, amino acids, and sugars, sending signals to the brain to seek more of those foods, independent of taste.
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