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Andrew Huberman

08/08/22

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If you eat a large meal, it can divert blood away from your brain, making you feel sleepy afterward.

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Sleep Toolkit: Tools for Optimizing Sleep & Sleep-Wake Timing | Huberman Lab Podcast #84

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Sleep Toolkit: Tools for Optimizing Sleep & Sleep-Wake Timing | Huberman Lab Podcast #84

08/08/22

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Andrew Huberman

05/22/25

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I typically eat my first meal around noon, and it's important to avoid large volumes of food to maintain alertness and cognitive function.

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Andrew Huberman

05/22/25

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Ingesting starchy carbohydrates at dinner can significantly increase serotonin levels, helping with sleep onset and quality.

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Andrew Huberman

05/22/25

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To enhance the transition to sleep, focus on consuming carbohydrates at dinner to promote a sense of calm and replenish glycogen stores after physical training.

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Andrew Huberman

08/08/22

@ Andrew Huberman

If you wake up feeling groggy after a late night, delay caffeine intake for 90 to 120 minutes after waking to avoid disrupting your sleep architecture.

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Matthew Walker

04/17/24

@ Andrew Huberman

Caffeine can enhance metabolic activity in the brain, which may lead to an earlier onset of sleepiness later in the day.

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Andrew Huberman

08/08/22

@ Andrew Huberman

If you nap, avoid napping too long or too late in the day to prevent disrupting your nighttime sleep.

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Jordan Peterson

12/30/24

@ Andrew Huberman

When consuming highly processed foods, the brain cannot effectively learn about nutrient content, leading to continued foraging for food even when satiated.

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Andrew Huberman Cast

04/17/24

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Delaying caffeine intake by 90 to 120 minutes after waking can help offset afternoon crashes and improve nighttime sleep quality.

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Matthew Walker

04/17/24

@ Andrew Huberman

A 20-minute nap can enhance alertness and concentration without causing sleep inertia, which is the grogginess some people feel after longer naps.