In this episode, I discuss cannabis (aka marijuana), including the biological mechanisms underlying its effects on the mind and body, its known medical applications, its impact on libido, creativity, hunger, hormones and more. I also cover the known adverse health consequences of chronic and even acute (one-time) use and the factors that determine if cannabi ... Show More
Oct 29
Essentials: How Smells Influence Our Hormones, Health & Behavior | Dr. Noam Sobel
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Noam Sobel, PhD, a Professor of Neurobiology at the Weizmann Institute of Science and an expert on the human sense of smell. We discuss how the brain processes odors and how smell shapes our lives more than we realize, infl ... Show More
34m 55s
Oct 22
Essentials: Developing a Rational Approach to Supplementation for Health & Performance
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how to develop a rational supplementation protocol tailored to your specific needs, nutrition and budget. I discuss foundational supplements and single-ingredient supplements for sleep, hormone support and cognitive enhancement a ... Show More
38m 23s
Aug 2024
Your Brain On... Marijuana
<p>The neuroscience behind the benefits and risks of marijuana, explained.</p> <p>Splintered legislature, evolving taboos, and new forms of consumption have created a fragmented market for cannabis, and made it challenging for scientists to research its effects on our brains and ... Show More
46m 6s
Jun 2023
Ep. #1083: How Marijuana Affects Muscle Growth and Performance
<p>Many gym-goers want to know if using marijuana can interfere with their gains or negatively impact their progress.</p>
<p>However, the controversial ban of American sprinter, Sha’Carri Richardson, from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics due to a positive marijuana test also ignited a glo ... Show More
20m 38s
Apr 2021
A Cannabis Masterclass - Historical Roots, Decoding Your DNA, The EndoCannabinoid System and Life Lessons With Len May.
You’ve probably heard of these letters: THC, CBD, but what about CBG or CBN, how about terpenes, or phytocannabinoids?What do they really mean and how can we optimize our experience with them.Now you may be thinking this is a weed show for stoners, but it’s not. Not even close!Th ... Show More
1h 19m