How to Lose Fat with Science-Based Tools | Huberman Lab Podcast #21

This episode I describe the science of fat loss, including how fat is mobilized and oxidized (burned) and how to increase fat burning by leveraging the nervous system. Most people don't realize it, but our neurons connect to our fat and release epinephrine/adrenaline to facilitate fat oxidation. I explain how this can be accomplished with non-exercise movements such as fidgeting to burn thousands of calories of fat a day-- a practice is rarely discussed but very well supported by the science literature. I also discuss an optimal fat loss protocol using cold to create shiver, and how specific types and timing of exercise impact fat loss. I discuss if exercising fasted indeed increases fat oxidation-- it turns out the type and duration of exercise really matters. And I discuss the use of caffeine, GLP1 from Mate or guayusa and emerging new prescription compounds for fat loss. The episode includes a lot of tools, links to cost-free resources and explanation of the science underlying each tool for fat loss.



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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:06:00 Fat Loss: The Key Role of Neurons

00:08:44 The First Law of Fat Loss

00:11:00 Neurons Connect To Fat! (& That Really Matters)

00:13:38 5 Pillars of Metabolism: Sleep, Essential Fatty Acids, Glutamine, Microbiome, Thyroid

00:19:20 Mindset Truly Matters: Amazing Examples of Beliefs on Fat Loss

00:23:08 Our Brain Talks To Our Fat

00:25:00 The Most Incredible & Dangerous Fat Loss Agent

00:27:28 Losing Fat Is a Two-Part Process: Mobilization and Oxidation

00:32:25 The Critical Role of Adrenaline/Epinephrine, But NOT from Adrenal Glands

00:34:45 Fidgeting & Shivering: A Powerful Science-Supported Method For Fat Loss

00:41:24 How Fidgeting Works: Promotes Epinephrine Release into Fat. “N-E-A-T”

00:44:55 Two Ways of Using Shivering To Accelerate Fat Loss

00:47:30 White, Brown & Beige Fat; & Using Cold-Induced Shiver To Burn Fat

00:50:25 How To Use Cold Properly To Stimulate Fat Loss: Succinate Release Is Key/Shiver

00:52:26 Exact Protocols: (1-5X per week); Don’t Adapt! Submerge and Exit “Sets & Reps”

00:56:15 thecoldplunge.com see “protocols” tab Cold-Shiver-Fat-Loss Tool (cost free)

00:58:03 If Fat-Loss Is Your Goal, Avoid Cold Adaptation: Remember Polar Bear Swimmers

00:58:17 Irisin: Underwhelming; Succinate Is The Real Deal

01:00:00 Brown Fat, Why Babies Can’t Shiver and Becoming a Hotter Furnace, Adding Heat

01:01:55 Ice On Back of The Neck, Cold Underpants: Not A Great Idea For Fat Loss

01:04:00 A Key Paper For the Aficionados: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2826518/

01:05:00 Spot Reduction: There May Be Hope After All. Targeting Specific Fat Pads.

01:09:20 Exercising For Fat Loss: What Is Best? High Intensity, Sprinting, Moderate Intensity?

01:13:30 Exercising Fasted: Does It Truly Accelerate Fat Loss/Oxidation.

01:16:30 The 90 Minute Rule: After 90 Minutes, The Fasted Exercisers Start To Burn More Fat

01:18:15 If High-Intensity Training Is Done First, The Benefits of Fasting Arrive Before 90min.

01:22:44 Post-Exercise Metabolic Increases: How To Bias This Toward Fat Oxidation

01:26:05 A Protocol For Exercise-Induced Fat Loss; Adrenalin Is The Effector

01:28:50 Supplements/Compounds For Fat Loss Part: Caffeine Fidgeting, & Caffeine Adaptation

01:34:30 Ephedrine, Fenfluramine: Removed From Market Due to Safety Concerns

01:35:22 GLP1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide 1), Yerba Mate, Guayusa Tea, Semaglutide

01:40:30 Berberine, Metformin: Glucose/Insulin Reduction, Increase Fat Oxidation: But Caution

01:41:28 Gardner Lab Results: What You Eat May Not Matter, But Adherence Is Key Tool

01:43:00 examine.com & Enter “Yerba Mate”: Lowers Heart Rate Even Though Is a Stimulant

01:44:35 Acetly-L-Carnitine: Facilitates Fat Oxidation

01:48:00 Summary List of Tools & How Nervous System Controls Fat Loss

01:51:20 Cost Free & Other Ways To Support Our Podcast, Making Sure We See Feedback



Please note that The Huberman Lab Podcast is distinct from Dr. Huberman's teaching and research roles at Stanford University School of Medicine. The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Huberman Lab Podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed.



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