Published Jul 18, 2022

Dr. Charles Zuker: The Biology of Taste Perception & Sugar Craving | Huberman Lab Podcast #81

Dr. Charles Zuker delves into the intricacies of taste perception, exploring the neural pathways influencing cravings and how the gut-brain axis impacts sugar addiction, revealing profound insights into the biology that drives our eating behaviors.

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Taste System
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Neural Circuitry
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Gut-Brain Axis
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Dr. Charles Zuker: The Biology of Taste Perception & Sugar Craving | Huberman Lab Podcast #81

Topics covered

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Perception and Behavior

Sweet vs. Bitter

Taste and Saliva

Smell and Taste Insights

Perception vs. Sensation

Taste Perception Myths

Beyond Basic Tastes

Tastes and Flavors

Exploring Taste Perception

Sugar and Craving

Taste and Olfaction

Quality Supplements Partnership

Custom Nootropics Explained

Vagus Nerve Insights

Episode Highlights

Taste System

Neural Circuitry

Gut-Brain Axis

Dr. Charles Zuker: The Biology of Taste Perception & Sugar Craving | Huberman Lab Podcast #81

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Taste SystemDr. Charles Zuker, a leading expert in taste biology, uncovers the complexities of taste perception and its impact on behavior. He explains the distribution of taste receptors, the rapid neural processing of taste signals, and the integration of taste with other sensory inputs.

Taste System

Neural Circuitry

Gut-Brain AxisThe gut-brain axis is a vital communication pathway that influences our taste perceptions and eating behaviors. Charles Zuker and Andrew Huberman explore how this system affects sugar cravings and the neural circuits involved in taste.

Gut-Brain Axis