Chapter
The Effect of Food on Circadian Rhythm
1:23:45 - 1:31:05 (07:19)
The timing and composition of meals can impact circadian rhythm and wakefulness, with foods that contain tyrosine and amino acids being associated with a boost in dopamine and epinephrine production.
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Ingesting certain food compounds can influence neuromodulator levels to some degree, and foods that lend themselves toward the production of dopamine and epinephrine can be associated with wakefulness.
1:23:45 - 1:27:24 (03:38)
Summary
Ingesting certain food compounds can influence neuromodulator levels to some degree, and foods that lend themselves toward the production of dopamine and epinephrine can be associated with wakefulness. Light and temperature are the major levers in shifting one's circadian rhythm and sleep times though, and eating large quantities of anything can lead to sleepiness due to blood diversion caused by the distended stomach.
ChapterThe Effect of Food on Circadian Rhythm
EpisodeUsing Science to Optimize Sleep, Learning & Metabolism
PodcastHuberman Lab
Certain foods rich in tryptophan and complex carbohydrates can help in accessing more depth of sleep.
1:27:24 - 1:28:47 (01:22)
Summary
Certain foods rich in tryptophan and complex carbohydrates can help in accessing more depth of sleep. Consuming carbohydrate-rich meals, like pasta and rice for dinner, and low-carb meals during the day can help prolong wakefulness in the late afternoon.
ChapterThe Effect of Food on Circadian Rhythm
EpisodeUsing Science to Optimize Sleep, Learning & Metabolism
PodcastHuberman Lab
The type of food you eat can affect your circadian rhythm, wakefulness, and energy levels.
1:28:47 - 1:31:05 (02:18)
Summary
The type of food you eat can affect your circadian rhythm, wakefulness, and energy levels. Carbohydrate-rich meals tend to make us feel more tired due to their impact on tryptophan and serotonin levels.