Essentials: Healthy Eating & Eating Disorders - Anorexia, Bulimia, Binging

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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss both healthy eating and clinically recognized eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder.

I explain how brain circuits, hormones such as leptin and reward systems interact to regulate appetite, satiety and overall eating behaviors. I also discuss the serious health risks associated with anorexia, explain how disrupted eating habits contribute to its development and highlight evidence-based treatments for anorexia. Finally, I explore binge eating and bulimia, discussing the underlying causes and the pharmacological treatments commonly used to support recovery.

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  • 00:00:00 Eating Disorders
  • 00:01:05 Fasting, Intermittent Fasting, Healthy Eating
  • 00:06:10 Self-Diagnosis Caution
  • 00:07:20 Eating Disorders, Anorexia Nervosa
  • 00:11:07 Hunger & Satiety; Appetite, Body Fat & Brain
  • 00:15:48 Homeostasis & Reward Systems, Eating Disorders
  • 00:19:40 Anorexia, Puberty, Hyperacuity & Food
  • 00:22:46 Decision-Making vs Reflexes/Habits, Anorexia
  • 00:26:20 Anorexia & Breaking Habits, Therapies & Family-Based Models
  • 00:28:59 Distorted Self-Image & Anorexia
  • 00:31:53 Bulimia & Binge-Eating Disorder, Impulsivity & Prescription Treatments
  • 00:35:39 Recap & Key Takeaways

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Healthy Eating & Eating Disorders - Anorexia, Bulimia, Binging

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