This episode covers the physiology of growth hormone, growth hormone deficiency and acromegaly. Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/physiology/endocrine/growthhormone/ or in the endocrinology section of the 2nd edition of the Zero to Finals Medicine book. The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.
Feb 2025
Essentials: How to Optimize Testosterone & Estrogen
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how to optimize hormones—particularly testosterone, estrogen, and related sex steroids—to enhance fertility and overall well-being.
I discuss the sources of testosterone and estrogen and how their levels fluctuate with age in bo ... Show More
37m 2s
Feb 2025
Essentials: How Hormones Shape Sexual Development
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain the crucial role hormones play in shaping the sexual development of both the brain and body.
I discuss how biological masculinization and feminization depend on factors such as genetics, hormone ratios, and receptor availability ... Show More
44m 59s
May 2023
Testosterone Supplements: why are so many men taking them?
<p>Testosterone is a hormone that is naturally produced in the body, but young men are taking testosterone supplements now more than ever. The industry is growing, and the science is WILD! In this episode, we'll be discussing the pros and cons of testosterone supplements, their p ... Show More
59m 17s
Feb 2025
#92 - The Healing Powers of Sleep
<p>This week Matt explores dreams, questioning if their specific content matters beyond the normal benefits of REM sleep. This episode examines dreaming's significance for creativity, memory integration, and its role as emotional first aid.</p><p>The discussion then introduc ... Show More
22m 38s
Mar 2025
Bitesize | 3 Surprising Truths about Female Hormones and ADHD
Did you know about the women's hormone MOT, and how you can use it to greatly improve your ADHD traits? Adele Wimsett is a leading expert on the link between women's hormones, menopause and ADHD. Today, she shares some simple steps you can take to see an increase in your mood, pr ... Show More
12m 48s
Sep 2024
Episode 115: AML Series, Pt. 1 - CHIP, CCUS, ICUS, oh my!
<p>This week, we kick off a new series focusing on myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML). In this first episode, we discuss the alphabet soup of premalignant hematologic conditions including CHIP, CCUS, and ICUS, before moving onto MDS and AML in future ... Show More
35m 14s
Sep 18
Essentials: How to Exercise for Strength Gains & Hormone Optimization | Dr. Duncan French
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Duncan French, PhD, the vice president of performance at the UFC Performance Institute and a world-class performance specialist. We explain how resistance training and acute stress impact hormones and outline specific weigh ... Show More
40m 2s
Nov 2021
26 | Celui où on parlait des effets du sport sur le cerveau
<p>Dans cet épisode nous allons voir comment le sport impacte notre attention, notre concentration, notre mémoire, notre capacité d’apprentissage, nos émotions et notre gestion du stress. Nous rappelerons aussi que le sport n’est absolument pas un élan naturel pour le cerveau. Gr ... Show More
15m 26s