Essentials: Control Sugar Cravings & Metabolism with Science-Based Tools
Huberman Lab
- Published
- April 30, 2026
- Duration
- 33:44
- Summary source
- description
- Last updated
- Jul 5, 2026
Discusses health, life.
Summary
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how the body senses and uses sugar, and why understanding those mechanisms can help reduce sugar cravings. I discuss different types of sugar and how they are processed by pathways in the gut and the brain to shape appetite and the desire for specific foods. I also share many science-based tools to help c…
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Show notes
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how the body senses and uses sugar, and why understanding those mechanisms can help reduce sugar cravings. I discuss different types of sugar and how they are processed by pathways in the gut and the brain to shape appetite and the desire for specific foods. I also share many science-based tools to help curb sugar cravings and support healthy blood sugar regulation. Read the show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://d
Themes
- health
- life