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Leptin: The Hormone That Regulates Hunger and Reproductive Health
39:34 - 52:31 (12:56)
Leptin is a hormone secreted by the body fat that regulates hunger, and plays an important role in reproductive health. The subconscious relationship between this hormone, our food choices, and brain activity can lead us to better understand healthy eating and improve treatment of eating disorders.
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The relationship between how we think and the decisions we make about what we eat can be better understood by exploring the subconscious processes that drive those behaviors, and can lead to increased compassion and improved treatment for eating disorders.
39:34 - 41:22 (01:47)
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The relationship between how we think and the decisions we make about what we eat can be better understood by exploring the subconscious processes that drive those behaviors, and can lead to increased compassion and improved treatment for eating disorders. The presence of baroreceptors in our lungs affects our ability to hold our breath, as full lungs signal to the brain that there is likely oxygen present, while empty lungs signal a need to breathe regardless of oxygen levels.
ChapterLeptin: The Hormone That Regulates Hunger and Reproductive Health
EpisodeHealthy Eating & Eating Disorders - Anorexia, Bulimia, Binging
PodcastHuberman Lab
The hypothalamus contains neurons that regulate sexual activity, body temperature, appetite, and cessation of eating.
41:22 - 44:01 (02:39)
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The hypothalamus contains neurons that regulate sexual activity, body temperature, appetite, and cessation of eating. Neurons in the gut also signal to the brainstem to control satiety and the feeling of having enough food.
ChapterLeptin: The Hormone That Regulates Hunger and Reproductive Health
EpisodeHealthy Eating & Eating Disorders - Anorexia, Bulimia, Binging
PodcastHuberman Lab
The hormone leptin is secreted by body fat and plays a crucial role in regulating hunger and satiety signals to the brain.
44:01 - 46:43 (02:41)
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The hormone leptin is secreted by body fat and plays a crucial role in regulating hunger and satiety signals to the brain. However, individuals with excess body fat may develop a resistance to leptin, leading to overeating and weight gain.
ChapterLeptin: The Hormone That Regulates Hunger and Reproductive Health
EpisodeHealthy Eating & Eating Disorders - Anorexia, Bulimia, Binging
PodcastHuberman Lab
Leptin is a hormone that signals to the brain about the body's energy stores and can affect reproductive function, as well as hunger signals.
46:43 - 52:31 (05:48)
Summary
Leptin is a hormone that signals to the brain about the body's energy stores and can affect reproductive function, as well as hunger signals. Neurons in the gut respond to specific types of foods, and disruptions in leptin signaling can lead to metabolic disorders.