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The Role of Sodium in Brain Function
1:48:57 - 2:02:49 (13:51)
This podcast episode discusses how the level of sodium in our body is linked to the proper functioning of our brain and nervous system, and highlights the importance of maintaining a balance of electrolytes in our body.
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This episode discusses how neurons are stimulated by electrical impulses, and how little gaps open up in the membrane of the cell due to enough neurotransmitter concentration.
1:48:57 - 1:53:35 (04:38)
Summary
This episode discusses how neurons are stimulated by electrical impulses, and how little gaps open up in the membrane of the cell due to enough neurotransmitter concentration.
ChapterThe Role of Sodium in Brain Function
EpisodeUsing Salt to Optimize Mental & Physical Performance
PodcastHuberman Lab
In this episode, the relationship between stress and the salt craving system is explored, as well as how having sufficient levels of salt in your system is crucial for proper brain and nervous system function.
1:53:35 - 1:59:57 (06:21)
Summary
In this episode, the relationship between stress and the salt craving system is explored, as well as how having sufficient levels of salt in your system is crucial for proper brain and nervous system function. Additionally, the perception of salty tastes and how they can affect other tastes is discussed.
ChapterThe Role of Sodium in Brain Function
EpisodeUsing Salt to Optimize Mental & Physical Performance
PodcastHuberman Lab
Neurons in our brain are tuned to the levels of salt in our body and positioned in a location that allows them to detect the levels of salt, drive the intake of more or less salt, fluid, and other electrolytes, illuminating the beauty of the system we have evolved to interact with our environment and make adjustments according to our daily and ongoing lives.
1:59:57 - 2:02:49 (02:52)
Summary
Neurons in our brain are tuned to the levels of salt in our body and positioned in a location that allows them to detect the levels of salt, drive the intake of more or less salt, fluid, and other electrolytes, illuminating the beauty of the system we have evolved to interact with our environment and make adjustments according to our daily and ongoing lives.