Huberman Lab · October 12, 2026 · 2h 2m

How Food Choices Shape Memory, Cognition & Cravings | Dr. Scott Kanoski

Dr. Scott Kanoski explains how food choices affect brain health, memory, and cravings. He covers GLP-1 drugs' mechanisms, the impact of Western diet on the hippocampus, the vagus nerve's role in linking eating to cognition, and artificial sweeteners' effects on appetite. He also discusses the microbiome's influence and the dopamine-driven addictive nature of processed foods.

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GLP-1 Microdosing and Hunger Suppression00:02:33

Dr. Kanoski discusses how GLP-1 agonists work and the potential for microdosing to manage hunger with fewer side effects.

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Artificial Sweeteners and Appetite00:18:39

Preclinical studies indicate that artificial sweetners may influence appetite and hunger signaling.

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