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Understanding Emotionality within the Brain & Body
1:25:50 - 1:38:45 (12:54)
This podcast discusses the importance of understanding emotions as elements of the brain and body rather than just labels, and how melatonin can prime the system for slightly increased oxytocin release.
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Melatonin and vitamin D may have positive effects on oxytocin release, whereas low doses of caffeine may also increase oxytocin release.
1:25:50 - 1:28:42 (02:51)
Summary
Melatonin and vitamin D may have positive effects on oxytocin release, whereas low doses of caffeine may also increase oxytocin release. However, the evidence is not always robust and should be further studied.
ChapterUnderstanding Emotionality within the Brain & Body
EpisodeThe Science of Emotions & Relationships
PodcastHuberman Lab
Vasopressin, a compound used as a treatment for diabetes insipidus can have diverse effects on the body such as water retention, inhibition of alcohol consumption, and it can enhance feelings of love and memory.
1:28:42 - 1:30:01 (01:19)
Summary
Vasopressin, a compound used as a treatment for diabetes insipidus can have diverse effects on the body such as water retention, inhibition of alcohol consumption, and it can enhance feelings of love and memory. Additionally, it is believed to have similar effects to oxytocin and influences monogamous/non-monogamous behavior.
ChapterUnderstanding Emotionality within the Brain & Body
EpisodeThe Science of Emotions & Relationships
PodcastHuberman Lab
The vagus nerve plays a crucial role in emotionality, with stimulating it increasing alertness and inducing widespread cortical and behavioral activation.
1:30:01 - 1:33:03 (03:01)
Summary
The vagus nerve plays a crucial role in emotionality, with stimulating it increasing alertness and inducing widespread cortical and behavioral activation. Studies have even found a possible link between vasopressin levels and monogamy in humans.
ChapterUnderstanding Emotionality within the Brain & Body
EpisodeThe Science of Emotions & Relationships
PodcastHuberman Lab
The episode discusses enhancing mood using electrical stimulation and mentions the Mood Meter app and oxytocin.
1:33:03 - 1:35:25 (02:22)
Summary
The episode discusses enhancing mood using electrical stimulation and mentions the Mood Meter app and oxytocin. There is also a story shared about someone who underwent a remarkable change after receiving electrical stimulation for insomnia and low mood.
ChapterUnderstanding Emotionality within the Brain & Body
EpisodeThe Science of Emotions & Relationships
PodcastHuberman Lab
This podcast emphasizes the importance of not just exploring compounds and their therapeutic benefits but to understand emotions as elements of the brain and body that encompass levels of alertness, dynamic perception of internal state and rich emotional experiences that can help understand depression and anxiety better.
1:35:25 - 1:38:45 (03:19)
Summary
This podcast emphasizes the importance of not just exploring compounds and their therapeutic benefits but to understand emotions as elements of the brain and body that encompass levels of alertness, dynamic perception of internal state and rich emotional experiences that can help understand depression and anxiety better.