Huberman Lab
Huberman Lab
Scicomm Media
Essentials: Healthy Eating & Eating Disorders - Anorexia, Bulimia, Binging
44 minutes Posted Jul 17, 2025 at 8:00 am.
Eating Disorders
Fasting, Intermittent Fasting, Healthy Eating
Self-Diagnosis Caution
Sponsor: LMNT
Eating Disorders, Anorexia Nervosa
Hunger & Satiety; Appetite, Body Fat & Brain
Homeostasis & Reward Systems, Eating Disorders
Sponsor: AG1
Anorexia, Puberty, Hyperacuity & Food
Decision-Making vs Reflexes/Habits, Anorexia
Anorexia & Breaking Habits, Therapies & Family-Based Models
Distorted Self-Image & Anorexia
Sponsor: Function
Bulimia & Binge-Eating Disorder, Impulsivity & Prescription Treatments
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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.
Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com.
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