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How Food Choices Shape Memory, Cognition & Cravings | Dr. Scott Kanoski
Huberman Lab US
A neuroscience professor explains how diet shapes memory and cognition, diving into the mechanisms behind today's popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and how they work in the brain. The episode explores the bidirectional relationship between what we eat and how we think, including surprising findings about artificial sweeteners, the gut microbiome, and why our memory systems influence food cravings—offering practical insights into an issue affecting millions navigating modern nutrition choices.
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