Chapter
The Influence of Processed Foods on Gut-Brain Circuit
1:55:20 - 2:05:48 (10:28)
The presence of intestinal sugar can influence the gut-brain circuit which can be hijacked by highly processed foods, leading to continuous reinforcement of wanting, not only of palatable foods but also appetitive ones. The brain is able to couple the taste of sweet drinks with the experience of nutrient extraction in the gut which is a slow system but is important for our survival.
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Cells within our gut sense not only sugar but also amino acids and fatty acids, and modulating these circuits can have a dramatic impact on human health.
1:55:20 - 1:59:34 (04:14)
Summary
Cells within our gut sense not only sugar but also amino acids and fatty acids, and modulating these circuits can have a dramatic impact on human health.
ChapterThe Influence of Processed Foods on Gut-Brain Circuit
EpisodeDr. Charles Zuker: The Biology of Taste Perception & Sugar Craving
PodcastHuberman Lab
This podcast explores the two pathways in our brain when we eat: the liking pathway, which triggers immediate responses to taste, and the wanting pathway, which allows us to form an association between a particular food and the feeling of nourishment it provides.
1:59:34 - 2:01:27 (01:53)
Summary
This podcast explores the two pathways in our brain when we eat: the liking pathway, which triggers immediate responses to taste, and the wanting pathway, which allows us to form an association between a particular food and the feeling of nourishment it provides.
ChapterThe Influence of Processed Foods on Gut-Brain Circuit
EpisodeDr. Charles Zuker: The Biology of Taste Perception & Sugar Craving
PodcastHuberman Lab
Highly processed foods are manipulating our brain's natural reward system, leading to cravings and reinforcing unhealthy eating habits.
2:01:27 - 2:05:48 (04:21)
Summary
Highly processed foods are manipulating our brain's natural reward system, leading to cravings and reinforcing unhealthy eating habits. Our brain can even associate the taste of certain foods with nutrient extraction, leading us to crave unhealthy sources of food.