How Foods & Nutrients Control Our Moods | Huberman Lab Essentials

I am a Vietnam combat veteran with VA diagnosed chronic PTSD. 4 years ago I became determined to help myself that my counselors, restricted in their approach by the VA, were not allowed to do. I eliminated all refined carbs, sugars and oils in all forms, toxins, processed food everything’s. The result is nothing short of miraculous. My base line glucose that I track 3 times daily is 101 and my blood pressure base line is 110/72. I took up running… I run 3 miles every morning at 4:00 AM. I’ll be 78 this June. My life and my 48 year relationship with my wife has never been better. These podcast by Andrew are an important component to the recipe of my success.

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Thanks Andrew! Here are some notes that I took on key findings from the video: 1. L-tyrosine (found in meats, nuts) is precursor to dopamine, affecting motivation and mood 2. Omega-3 to omega-6 ratio significantly impacts depression; 1000mg EPA shown as effective as 20mg Prozac 3. Gut microbiome influences mood through: -Altering gut environment conditions -Affecting neurotransmitter signaling -Impacting immune function

Huberman connects the dots between science and everyday life like no one else.

It's interesting and deeply humbling how, the more science advances, the more it finds out the nitty gritty details of what old wisdom already knew (in things like Ayurveda, TCM, etc.)

Until I cut out caffeine I didn't realize how much it effected me negatively when I thought it was impacting me positively. I'm also glad people are starting to acknowledge the truth about food dyes!

I had an appt at the VA last week regarding a PTSD diagnosis. Interviewer asked questions about alcohol, tobacco, heroin, opioids, etc (no use from me). Because I have slight PTSD that at times bothers me, the shrink gave me a pamphlet with a number on it and strongly told me I need to go on SSRIs. Immediately. However, I currently take no drugs, and don't want to take drugs. I pushed back on his directive. The CRAZY thing is that in the hour long interview, he NEVER asked about my diet, exercise, anything like that. He just wanted to put me on Prozac. Right away. He also told me that it might not work for several weeks, and I should stay on it... NEVER suggested exercise. NEVER suggested seeing a dietician. It just reinforces the well-demonstrated fact that the VA and doctors are nuttier than I am, LOL.

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I have a strong emotional connection to chocolate. I grew up in a violent household and chocolate was my only comfort!