{"id":405,"date":"2026-02-04T08:00:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T08:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/desmondyeo.com\/diet\/?p=405"},"modified":"2026-02-04T08:00:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T08:00:34","slug":"food-supplements-for-brain-health-cognitive-performance-huberman-lab-essentials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/desmondyeo.com\/diet\/?p=405","title":{"rendered":"Food &amp; Supplements for Brain Health &amp; Cognitive Performance | Huberman Lab Essentials"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cIla9axQRyM\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In this \u2060Huberman Lab Essentials\u2060 episode, I discuss science-supported nutrients that directly support brain structure, function and long-term cognitive health.<\/p>\n<p>I highlight specific nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids, creatine, phosphatidylserine, anthocyanins, choline and glutamine, and discuss their recommended doses and dietary sources. I also describe how taste perception, gut-brain signaling and learned associations shape what foods we prefer and crave. Finally, I share practical behavioral tools to help rewire your food preferences toward healthier choices.<\/p>\n<p>Episode show notes: https:\/\/go.hubermanlab.com\/Nyby76Z<\/p>\n<p>Huberman Lab Essentials are short episodes focused on essential science and protocol takeaways from past full-length Huberman Lab episodes. Watch the full-length episode: https:\/\/youtu.be\/E7W4OQfJWdw<\/p>\n<p>Watch more Huberman Lab Essentials episodes: https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLPNW_gerXa4OGNy1yE-W9IX-tPu-tJa7S<\/p>\n<p>*Follow Huberman Lab*<br \/>\nInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hubermanlab<br \/>\nThreads: https:\/\/www.threads.net\/@hubermanlab<br \/>\nX: https:\/\/twitter.com\/hubermanlab<br \/>\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hubermanlab<br \/>\nTikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@hubermanlab<br \/>\nLinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/andrew-huberman<br \/>\nWebsite: https:\/\/www.hubermanlab.com<br \/>\nNewsletter: https:\/\/www.hubermanlab.com\/newsletter<\/p>\n<p>*Timestamps*<br \/>\n00:00:00 Food &amp; Brain Health<br \/>\n00:01:32 Structural Fat &amp; Neurons, Tools: Omega-3s, EPA; Phosphatidylserine<br \/>\n00:05:11 Acetylcholine &amp; Focus, Tool: Dietary Choline<br \/>\n00:06:48 Creatine &amp; Brain Health, Tool: Creatine Supplementation<br \/>\n00:08:26 Anthocyanins &amp; Brain Function, Tool: Blueberries &amp; Berries<br \/>\n00:09:37 Glutamine &amp; Brain, Tool: Glutamine &amp; Offset Sugar Cravings<br \/>\n00:11:33 Brain-Boosting Nutrients, Foods &amp; Supplements<br \/>\n00:13:48 Food Preference; Yum, Yuck or Meh; Mouth, Taste &amp; Palatability<br \/>\n00:18:15 Gut, Nutrients &amp; Subconscious Signaling<br \/>\n00:20:41 Learned Food Preferences, Tool: Unpair Artificial Sweeteners<br \/>\n00:26:34 Belief Effects, Satiety, Tool: Rewiring Food Preferences<br \/>\n00:31:53 Recap &amp; Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<p>Disclaimer &amp; Disclosures: https:\/\/www.hubermanlab.com\/disclaimer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this \u2060Huberman Lab Essentials\u2060 episode, I discuss science-supported nutrients that directly support brain structure, function and long-term cognitive health. 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