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Healthy Eating & Eating Disorders - Anorexia, Bulimia, Binging | Episode 36
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Healthy Eating & Eating Disorders - Anorexia, Bulimia, Binging | Episode 36
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Andrew Huberman
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Sep 6, 2021
Healthy Eating & Eating Disorders - Anorexia, Bulimia, Binging | Episode 36
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Anorexia nervosa is the most deadly psychiatric disorder by a huge margin. And if you look statistically at the number of people with eating disorders and that die of eating disorders, it's not far off from the number of people that die from automobile
accidents.
Anorexia Nervosa Is the Most Deadly Psychiatric Disorder
Mice and humans can utilize amino acids that are ingested early in the day better than they can utilize amino acids ingested later in the day, in particular, toward muscle hypertrophy and growth or maintenance of
muscle.
For Muscle Growth, Protein Ingested Early in the Day Is Better Utilized
In fact, anorexia is the most dangerous psychiatric disorder of all—even more than depression. The probability of death for untreated anorexia is very high. And sadly, the prevalence of anorexia is very
high.
Anorexia Nervosa Is the Most Prevalent & Dangerous Eating Disorder
There are two types of neurons within a particular area of your hypothalamus that are relevant here. There are the so-called POMC neurons (proopiomelanocortin neurons) that tend to act as more of a break on appetite by way of another hormone called melanocyte-stimulating hormone ... When you're getting a lot of sunlight and you're viewing a lot of sunlight, that system is ramped up. This is why appetite is lower in the summer months than it is in the winter months. This is true in animals, and this is true in
humans.
POMC & AgRP Neurons in the Hypothalamus Regulate Appetite
Anorexics have a hyper-acuity, a hyper-awareness, of the fat content of foods—almost to the point of being sort of fat content savants. Now, they don't necessarily know that they're doing this ... They start to do this, more or less,
reflexively.
Anorexics Are Subconsciously Hyper-Aware of a Food's Fat Content
If you are interested in maintaining or enhancing muscle tissue volume... you might want to consider eating quality protein and amino acids early in the
day.
Why Ingesting Protein Early in the Day Causes More Muscle Synthesis
Anorexia nervosa is extremely common; it's anywhere from 1-2% of women. And the typical onset is in adolescence close to puberty, but it can show up later in life as
well.
Anorexia Nervosa Affects 1-2% of Females, 10x the Rate of Males
Men can be anorexic as well, but anorexia nervosa does seem to occur at 10 times the rate in women and young girls than it does in men and young
boys.
Anorexia Nervosa Affects 1-2% of Females, 10x the Rate of Males
Nobody, not the government, no nutritionists, no individual, no matter how knowledgeable they are about food and nutrition and food intake, can define the best plan for eating for any one
individual.
Nobody, No Matter Their Nutrition Knowledge, Knows What 'Healthy Eating' Is
This is one of the first times in human evolution where we mostly eat out of a desire to consume food, not out of a need for food. Most everybody could go a fairly long period of time just ingesting water and electrolytes. And not that I'm suggesting people do that, but let's face it—we largely eat nowadays because of a desire to eat, not a need to
eat.
Nutrition Is Nuanced; There's No One-Size-Fits-All Approach to Healthy Eating
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Andrew Huberman Intro
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Ingesting Electrolytes While Fasting Is Crucial for Neuron Function
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Time-Restricted Eating Improves Liver Enzymes & Insulin Sensitivity
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For Many People, Intermittent Fasting Is Easier Than Portion Control
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Most Intermittent Fasters Either Skip Breakfast or Dinner
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Nobody, No Matter Their Nutrition Knowledge, Knows What 'Healthy Eating' Is
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For Muscle Growth, Protein Ingested Early in the Day Is Better Utilized
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Why Ingesting Protein Early in the Day Causes More Muscle Synthesis
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Every Nutritionist Has a Different Definition of 'Healthy Eating'
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Disclaimer
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AD: Belcampo
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AD: Headspace
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Athletic Greens
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Don't Self-Diagnose Eating Disorders; Speak With a Healthcare Professional
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Anorexia Nervosa Is the Most Prevalent & Dangerous Eating Disorder
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Despite Popular Belief, Social Media Hasn't Increased Anorexia Rates
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Anorexia Nervosa Affects 1-2% of Females, 10x the Rate of Males
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Bulimia & Binge Eating Isn't Associated With Childhood Trauma
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Besides Bulimia & Anorexia, There Are Several Other Eating Disorders: Pica, EDNOS, & OSFEDS
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Hunger & Satiety Are Regulated By Chemical & Mechanical Signaling
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POMC & AgRP Neurons in the Hypothalamus Regulate Appetite
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Body Fat Secretes Leptin, Which Goes to the Brain & Suppress Appetite
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Leptin Deficiencies from Low Body Fat Can Cease Sperm Production & Menstrual Cycles
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Multiple Biochemical Pathways Influence the Decision to Eat More/Less
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Brain Circuits Reward Eating Often, Fast, & As Much as Possible
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How Disruptions in Homeostatic Processes Influence Symptoms of Anorexia & Bulimia
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Anorexia Exists in Cultures Where Food Is Scarce & Isn't Caused By Unrealistic Imagery
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Often Starting Around Puberty, Anorexia Has Several Downstream Adverse Health Effects
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Why Anorexics Often Have High Cholesterol Levels
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Genetic Predispositions Can Make People More Likely to Become Anorexic
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Because They Reduce Anxiety, Serotonergic Drugs Can Treat Anorexia Nervosa
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Anorexics Are Subconsciously Hyper-Aware of a Food's Fat Content
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A Caltech Study Illustrates How Robotic Most People Are
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The Best Way to Treat Anorexia? Target Brain Areas Associated With Habit Formation & Execution
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Rewiring Habits Is Crucial for the Treatment of Anorexia
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Family-Based & Cognitive Behavioral Therapies Can Treat Anorexia
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MDMA & Psilocybin Are Being Studied for the Treatment of Eating Disorders
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Habit-Breaking Through Self-Awareness Is Essential for Beating Anorexia
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Because of Its Anabolic Nature, Resistance Training Can Treat Anorexia
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Anorexics Often Have a Distorted Self-Image Fixable Via Habit Rewiring
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Inability to Control Food Intake Is a Hallmark Feature of Bulimia & Binge Eating Disorder
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Serotonergic Drugs Like Adderall & Wellbutrin Can Treat Bulimia
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Deep Brain Stimulation Effectively Treats Binge Eating Disorder
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Anorexics & Bulimics Have Different Reward Sources: Restriction vs. Gorging
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Nutrition Is Nuanced; There's No One-Size-Fits-All Approach to Healthy Eating
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Anorexia Nervosa Is the Most Deadly Psychiatric Disorder
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Addiction to Plastic Surgery Results from Body Dysmorphia
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Andrew Huberman Outro (Part I)
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Andrew Huberman Outro (Part II)
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Andrew Huberman Intro
Ingesting Electrolytes While Fasting Is Crucial for Neuron Function
Time-Restricted Eating Improves Liver Enzymes & Insulin Sensitivity
For Many People, Intermittent Fasting Is Easier Than Portion Control
Most Intermittent Fasters Either Skip Breakfast or Dinner
Nobody, No Matter Their Nutrition Knowledge, Knows What 'Healthy Eating' Is
For Muscle Growth, Protein Ingested Early in the Day Is Better Utilized
Why Ingesting Protein Early in the Day Causes More Muscle Synthesis
Every Nutritionist Has a Different Definition of 'Healthy Eating'
Disclaimer
AD: Belcampo
AD: Headspace
Athletic Greens
Don't Self-Diagnose Eating Disorders; Speak With a Healthcare Professional
Anorexia Nervosa Is the Most Prevalent & Dangerous Eating Disorder
Despite Popular Belief, Social Media Hasn't Increased Anorexia Rates
Anorexia Nervosa Affects 1-2% of Females, 10x the Rate of Males
Bulimia & Binge Eating Isn't Associated With Childhood Trauma
Besides Bulimia & Anorexia, There Are Several Other Eating Disorders: Pica, EDNOS, & OSFEDS
Hunger & Satiety Are Regulated By Chemical & Mechanical Signaling
POMC & AgRP Neurons in the Hypothalamus Regulate Appetite
Body Fat Secretes Leptin, Which Goes to the Brain & Suppress Appetite
Leptin Deficiencies from Low Body Fat Can Cease Sperm Production & Menstrual Cycles
Multiple Biochemical Pathways Influence the Decision to Eat More/Less
Brain Circuits Reward Eating Often, Fast, & As Much as Possible
How Disruptions in Homeostatic Processes Influence Symptoms of Anorexia & Bulimia
Anorexia Exists in Cultures Where Food Is Scarce & Isn't Caused By Unrealistic Imagery
Often Starting Around Puberty, Anorexia Has Several Downstream Adverse Health Effects
Why Anorexics Often Have High Cholesterol Levels
Genetic Predispositions Can Make People More Likely to Become Anorexic
Because They Reduce Anxiety, Serotonergic Drugs Can Treat Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexics Are Subconsciously Hyper-Aware of a Food's Fat Content
A Caltech Study Illustrates How Robotic Most People Are
The Best Way to Treat Anorexia? Target Brain Areas Associated With Habit Formation & Execution
Rewiring Habits Is Crucial for the Treatment of Anorexia
Family-Based & Cognitive Behavioral Therapies Can Treat Anorexia
MDMA & Psilocybin Are Being Studied for the Treatment of Eating Disorders
Habit-Breaking Through Self-Awareness Is Essential for Beating Anorexia
Because of Its Anabolic Nature, Resistance Training Can Treat Anorexia
Anorexics Often Have a Distorted Self-Image Fixable Via Habit Rewiring
Inability to Control Food Intake Is a Hallmark Feature of Bulimia & Binge Eating Disorder
Serotonergic Drugs Like Adderall & Wellbutrin Can Treat Bulimia
Deep Brain Stimulation Effectively Treats Binge Eating Disorder
Anorexics & Bulimics Have Different Reward Sources: Restriction vs. Gorging
Nutrition Is Nuanced; There's No One-Size-Fits-All Approach to Healthy Eating
Anorexia Nervosa Is the Most Deadly Psychiatric Disorder
Addiction to Plastic Surgery Results from Body Dysmorphia
Andrew Huberman Outro (Part I)
Andrew Huberman Outro (Part II)
Thorne
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