Chapter
The Neuroscience of Hunger and Appetite
06:16 - 11:54 (05:37)
The ventromedial hypothalamus is responsible for hunger and satiety, and there are multiple entry points for regulating hunger levels and meal timing.
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This episode talks about the biology behind the neural control over feeding and hunger, specifically the role of the hypothalamus in regulating hunger, sexual behavior, circadian rhythms, and more.
06:16 - 09:13 (02:56)
Summary
This episode talks about the biology behind the neural control over feeding and hunger, specifically the role of the hypothalamus in regulating hunger, sexual behavior, circadian rhythms, and more. It also discusses various tools, such as supplements and brain-machine interface devices, that can be used to regulate hunger and meal timing.
ChapterThe Neuroscience of Hunger and Appetite
EpisodeHow Hormones Control Hunger, Eating & Satiety
PodcastHuberman Lab
Some people enjoy the act of chewing and find it pleasurable.
09:13 - 10:21 (01:07)
Summary
Some people enjoy the act of chewing and find it pleasurable. Chewing on foods like celery or cucumber slices or even chewing gum, provided it doesn't have any sugar or caloric content, is not going to drive increased hunger.
ChapterThe Neuroscience of Hunger and Appetite
EpisodeHow Hormones Control Hunger, Eating & Satiety
PodcastHuberman Lab
This episode discusses how the tactile essence of food affects how we taste and enjoy eating.
10:21 - 11:54 (01:32)
Summary
This episode discusses how the tactile essence of food affects how we taste and enjoy eating. It also explores a study on rats with linked blood supplies but separate brains and mouths, and how lesioning a certain part of the brain affected one of the rats' weight.