Chapter
The Science of Cravings
02:48 - 09:00 (06:11)
The Borges lab has discovered a category of neurons that can differentiate between sweet foods that contain calories and those that do not, shedding light on the complexity of cravings. While it is uncertain if artificial sweeteners have the same effect on humans, animal models have shown that high doses of artificial sweeteners may have a negative impact on the gut microbiome.
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The Borges Lab has discovered a category of neurons in the gut, called neuropod cells, that can distinguish between sweet things containing calories and sweet things that don't.
02:48 - 08:06 (05:18)
Summary
The Borges Lab has discovered a category of neurons in the gut, called neuropod cells, that can distinguish between sweet things containing calories and sweet things that don't. This finding sheds light on how hidden sugars in processed foods can lead to cravings, and there is ongoing research on the potential impact of artificial sweeteners on the gut microbiome.
ChapterThe Science of Cravings
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PodcastHuberman Lab
In this episode, the host shares his personal experience with diet soda consumption and how his taste preferences changed when he quit drinking it.
08:06 - 09:00 (00:53)
Summary
In this episode, the host shares his personal experience with diet soda consumption and how his taste preferences changed when he quit drinking it. He also mentions that he consumes stevia, a plant-based non-caloric sweetener, and acknowledges that while some people may dislike artificial sweeteners, others find them useful for maintaining a healthy caloric intake.