How to Lose Fat with Science-Based Tools | Huberman Lab Podcast
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Andrew Huberman
Professor Andrew Huberman of Stanford School of Medicine is a
leader in the field of neurobiology and ophthalmology. With
InsideTracker, you can gain insight into your body and take steps
to reach your health goals. To get a 25% discount on any of
InsideTracker's plans, use the code Huberman at checkout.
ExpressVPN adds an extra layer of security by keeping your data
secure and private, no matter where you are. It runs in the
background, encrypting all the data you search for and making
sure none of it is tracked or logged. In this episode, we dive
into science-based tools related to fat loss and discuss why
maintaining a healthy body fat percentage is essential for our
health and wellbeing.
In this episode, we'll be exploring how the nervous system and
its associated cells like glia and macrophages influence fat
loss. The nervous system, which is made up of the brain and
spinal cord, controls everything in the body. You can modify a
number of things to accelerate fat loss, like getting the right
amount of sleep, exposing yourself to the right levels of light,
and avoiding bright light at night. Additionally, essential fatty
acids are critical for good health and should be obtained through
food rather than supplements. By understanding more about
neurons, lipolysis and fat oxidation, you can make sure that your
body fat will burn in response to exercise and diet.
Getting the right levels of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) is
essential for optimal fat loss and cravings control. Studies show
that a daily intake of over 1000 milligrams is ideal for
supporting your metabolism. Other key factors for a healthy
thyroid system and metabolism are selenium, glutamine, sleep and
fermented foods. Although it's not always necessary to take
probiotics, consuming two servings of fermented foods per day can
help to get your gut microbiome right. Exercise can also lead to
weight loss, body fat reduction, improved waist-to-hip ratio and
positive effects on cardiovascular health. Furthermore, research
has shown that how we approach activities can also have an impact
on our performance.
In the armory factories of World War II, a compound was
discovered by the women working there. To paint numbers onto
bombs and ammunition with a stencil, they would take a brush and
dip it in a compound or paint, resulting in extreme weight loss.
This compound, known as Dinitrophenol or DNP, has unfortunately
gained popularity in some niche cultures such as bodybuilders,
athletes and even the modeling industry. However, DNP is highly
dangerous, as hyperthermia can occur if the body temperature
#21
Andrew Huberman
Professor Andrew Huberman of Stanford School of Medicine is a
leader in the field of neurobiology and ophthalmology. With
InsideTracker, you can gain insight into your body and take steps
to reach your health goals. To get a 25% discount on any of
InsideTracker's plans, use the code Huberman at checkout.
ExpressVPN adds an extra layer of security by keeping your data
secure and private, no matter where you are. It runs in the
background, encrypting all the data you search for and making
sure none of it is tracked or logged. In this episode, we dive
into science-based tools related to fat loss and discuss why
maintaining a healthy body fat percentage is essential for our
health and wellbeing.
In this episode, we'll be exploring how the nervous system and
its associated cells like glia and macrophages influence fat
loss. The nervous system, which is made up of the brain and
spinal cord, controls everything in the body. You can modify a
number of things to accelerate fat loss, like getting the right
amount of sleep, exposing yourself to the right levels of light,
and avoiding bright light at night. Additionally, essential fatty
acids are critical for good health and should be obtained through
food rather than supplements. By understanding more about
neurons, lipolysis and fat oxidation, you can make sure that your
body fat will burn in response to exercise and diet.
Getting the right levels of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) is
essential for optimal fat loss and cravings control. Studies show
that a daily intake of over 1000 milligrams is ideal for
supporting your metabolism. Other key factors for a healthy
thyroid system and metabolism are selenium, glutamine, sleep and
fermented foods. Although it's not always necessary to take
probiotics, consuming two servings of fermented foods per day can
help to get your gut microbiome right. Exercise can also lead to
weight loss, body fat reduction, improved waist-to-hip ratio and
positive effects on cardiovascular health. Furthermore, research
has shown that how we approach activities can also have an impact
on our performance.
In the armory factories of World War II, a compound was
discovered by the women working there. To paint numbers onto
bombs and ammunition with a stencil, they would take a brush and
dip it in a compound or paint, resulting in extreme weight loss.
This compound, known as Dinitrophenol or DNP, has unfortunately
gained popularity in some niche cultures such as bodybuilders,
athletes and even the modeling industry. However, DNP is highly
dangerous, as hyperthermia can occur if the body temperature
