Episode
Essentials: Control Sugar Cravings & Metabolism with Science-Based Tools
Huberman Lab · Apr 30, 2026 · 34 min
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how the body senses and uses sugar, and why understanding those mechanisms can help reduce sugar cravings. I discuss different types of sugar and how they are processed by pathways in the gut and the brain to shape appetite and the desire for specific foods. I also share many science-based tools to help curb sugar cravings and support healthy…