In this episode, I explain the biology of the common cold and flu (influenza) and how the immune system combats these infections.
I describe behavior, nutrition and supplementation-based tools supported by peer-reviewed research to enhance immune system function and better combat colds and flu. I also dispel common myths about how the cold and flu are transm ... Show More
Apr 16
Essentials: Understand & Improve Memory Using Science-Based Tools
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how memories are formed and how key neurochemicals, such as adrenaline, can be leveraged to enhance memory formation. I also share science-based protocols to enhance learning, strengthen memory recall and reduce the number of rep ... Show More
40m 18s
Apr 13
How Women Can Improve Their Fertility & Hormone Health | Dr. Natalie Crawford
Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD, is a double board-certified OB-GYN and reproductive endocrinologist. We discuss how to improve hormone health at any age and the importance of fertility markers not just for pregnancy, but as a powerful window into overall health, vitality and longevity. ... Show More
2h 36m
Apr 9
Essentials: The Biology of Aggression, Mating & Arousal | Dr. David Anderson
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. David Anderson, PhD, a professor of biology at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and an investigator at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). We discuss the brain circuits that underlie how emotions eme ... Show More
38m 1s
Apr 2021
Can micronutrient supplements prevent or treat respiratory tract infections?
Coughing, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, fatigue. The classic collection of symptoms synonymous with an acute respiratory tract infection. From the common cold right through to the flu, it is something most people are faced with many times over in their life. So what role n ... Show More
14m 23s
May 2023
What happens when the immune system doesn't function
Right this second, your immune system is protecting you from all the many potential bugs and foreign particles that can make you sick – bacteria, viruses, fungi, pollen, even food. When you’re healthy, you don’t realise how much work your immune system is doing to keep these nast ... Show More
12m 32s
Nov 2022
Battling Pathogens and Building Immunity Begins In Your Gut – Dr. Robynne Chutkan : 998
<p><strong>IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE</strong>™… Robynne Chutkan, M.D., joins the show to talk about a topic that’s foundational to biohacking—resilience. More specifically, resilience that starts in the gut. You’ll learn:</p><ul><li>how your microbiome continually ... Show More
1h 17m