Chapter
The Science of Eating Disorders
27:38 - 39:34 (11:56)
Host Rhonda Patrick speaks with Dr. Cynthia Bulik on the prevelance and classification of eating disorders today, and the biological contribution to anorexia nervosa.
Clips
Despite the idea that anorexia stems from a desire to achieve perfectionism through social media or advertising images, anorexia nervosa has remained at essentially the same prevalence for the last few centuries, indicating its strong biological contribution.
27:38 - 34:13 (06:35)
Summary
Despite the idea that anorexia stems from a desire to achieve perfectionism through social media or advertising images, anorexia nervosa has remained at essentially the same prevalence for the last few centuries, indicating its strong biological contribution.
ChapterThe Science of Eating Disorders
EpisodeHealthy Eating & Eating Disorders - Anorexia, Bulimia, Binging
PodcastHuberman Lab
The association between perfectionism and anorexia is not always the case, as well as the idea that bulimia is always associated with early sexual trauma.
34:13 - 35:59 (01:45)
Summary
The association between perfectionism and anorexia is not always the case, as well as the idea that bulimia is always associated with early sexual trauma. Psychological phenomena and trauma can have an impact on the way people approach food and behaviors.
ChapterThe Science of Eating Disorders
EpisodeHealthy Eating & Eating Disorders - Anorexia, Bulimia, Binging
PodcastHuberman Lab
This podcast episode covers everything from healthy metabolism and eating to understanding different types of eating disorders such as binge eating disorder, anorexia, and even pica, where individuals have a genuine appetite for objects like dirt or rocks.
35:59 - 39:34 (03:35)
Summary
This podcast episode covers everything from healthy metabolism and eating to understanding different types of eating disorders such as binge eating disorder, anorexia, and even pica, where individuals have a genuine appetite for objects like dirt or rocks.