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Understanding the Neural Mechanisms Regulating Salt Cravings
09:00 - 19:03 (10:03)
This episode delves into the neural mechanisms that regulate our salt cravings and how the brain and body interact in the context of salt seeking and avoidance, as well as how salt sensing can affect our cravings for other things like sugar and water.
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The gut microbiome's interaction with the brain and immune system and how salt and salt sensing can affect our cravings for things like sugar and water are explored in this episode.
09:00 - 11:57 (02:57)
Summary
The gut microbiome's interaction with the brain and immune system and how salt and salt sensing can affect our cravings for things like sugar and water are explored in this episode. Additionally, the importance of vitamin D3 for brain and body health is discussed.
ChapterUnderstanding the Neural Mechanisms Regulating Salt Cravings
EpisodeUsing Salt to Optimize Mental & Physical Performance
PodcastHuberman Lab
InsideTracker is a personalized nutrition platform that uses data from your blood and DNA to provide specific lifestyle, nutrition, and supplement recommendations to optimize your health goals.
11:57 - 15:02 (03:04)
Summary
InsideTracker is a personalized nutrition platform that uses data from your blood and DNA to provide specific lifestyle, nutrition, and supplement recommendations to optimize your health goals.
ChapterUnderstanding the Neural Mechanisms Regulating Salt Cravings
EpisodeUsing Salt to Optimize Mental & Physical Performance
PodcastHuberman Lab
This podcast explores the neural mechanisms behind salt-seeking and salt-avoidance behaviors, including how our brain and body interact to determine when we need more or less salt.
15:02 - 19:03 (04:01)
Summary
This podcast explores the neural mechanisms behind salt-seeking and salt-avoidance behaviors, including how our brain and body interact to determine when we need more or less salt. The episode also discusses the circumstances in which we may crave salt even if we don't need it, and how to distinguish between table salt and sodium.