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Andrew Huberman

05/01/25

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Sweet receptors signal the presence of energy from sugars, while salty receptors detect electrolytes essential for bodily functions.

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How Smell, Taste & Pheromones Shape Behavior | Huberman Lab Essentials

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How Smell, Taste & Pheromones Shape Behavior | Huberman Lab Essentials

05/01/25

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Andrew Huberman

05/01/25

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Sour receptors help detect spoiled or fermented food, which can be harmful.

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Andrew Huberman

05/01/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Taste receptors on the tongue detect five primary tastes: sweet, salty, bitter, sour, and umami, with potential for a sixth receptor for fat.

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Jordan Peterson

12/30/24

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The gut has neurons that respond to nutrients, signaling the brain when essential amino acids are consumed, which is crucial for understanding hunger and satisfaction.

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Andrew Huberman

07/20/20

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Sensation is bound by the body's receptors, which perceive various stimuli like light, pressure, and sound.

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Andrew Huberman

05/01/25

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Bitter receptors protect against poison by triggering the gag reflex when detecting bitter substances.

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Andrew Huberman

06/05/25

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Neurons in the intestines, such as GLP1R neurons, detect stretch and nutrient presence, sending signals to the brain to regulate eating behavior based on gut status.

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Andrew Huberman

04/10/25

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Sufficient salt intake is crucial for nerve-to-muscle communication; without it, performance can suffer significantly.

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Andrew Huberman

06/19/25

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The brain interprets electrical signals from sensory neurons, creating experiences of pleasure and pain based on both innate and learned factors.

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Jordan Peterson

12/30/24

@ Andrew Huberman

The brain learns to associate the taste and caloric content of whole foods with feelings of satisfaction, while highly processed foods make it difficult to establish this connection.