Chapter
The Science of Breathing and Ketosis
05:36 - 14:25 (08:48)
The body needs to maintain a balance between oxygen and carbon dioxide to allow for optimal cognitive and physical performance. Consuming supplements that increase blood ketones can improve cognitive function and physical output, even if one is not following a ketogenic diet.
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Consuming supplements that increase blood ketones can enhance cognitive and physical performance, even if not following a ketogenic diet.
05:36 - 07:57 (02:20)
Summary
Consuming supplements that increase blood ketones can enhance cognitive and physical performance, even if not following a ketogenic diet. These supplements can improve energy and cognitive ability for mental work and exercise, and it can be used as a nootropic, but it is not a smart drug.
ChapterThe Science of Breathing and Ketosis
EpisodeHow to Breathe Correctly for Optimal Health, Mood, Learning & Performance
PodcastHuberman Lab
Whoop is a fitness wearable device that tracks daily activity, sleep, and provides real-time feedback to adjust training and sleep schedules.
07:57 - 09:34 (01:36)
Summary
Whoop is a fitness wearable device that tracks daily activity, sleep, and provides real-time feedback to adjust training and sleep schedules. It goes beyond tracking sleep and highlights how daily activities such as exercise and caffeine affect sleep.
ChapterThe Science of Breathing and Ketosis
EpisodeHow to Breathe Correctly for Optimal Health, Mood, Learning & Performance
PodcastHuberman Lab
In order to efficiently bring oxygen to the tissues and cells while removing carbon dioxide from the body, a delicate balance between the two gases is required.
09:34 - 12:17 (02:43)
Summary
In order to efficiently bring oxygen to the tissues and cells while removing carbon dioxide from the body, a delicate balance between the two gases is required. Too little or too much of either can hinder the body's ability to perform mental and physical tasks.
ChapterThe Science of Breathing and Ketosis
EpisodeHow to Breathe Correctly for Optimal Health, Mood, Learning & Performance
PodcastHuberman Lab
Gut neurons detect the presence of different types of nutrients in our gut and send signals to the brain to either trigger or decrease hunger.
12:17 - 14:25 (02:07)
Summary
Gut neurons detect the presence of different types of nutrients in our gut and send signals to the brain to either trigger or decrease hunger. These chemical signals work in parallel with mechanical signals to maintain overall bodily health.