Boost Your Energy & Immune System with Cortisol & Adrenaline | Huberman Lab Essentials

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Huberman Lab Essentials episode focuses on how cortisol and epinephrine influence energy and immune function, exploring their daily rhythms, stress responses, and practical strategies to optimize hormone levels. At 00:00:00, the episode opens with an overview of hormones and energy. At 00:01:34, the focus shifts to cortisol and epinephrine. At 00:03:32, the biology of these hormones is explained. At 00:05:20, the timing of cortisol release and the role of morning sunlight are discussed. At 00:07:36, the relationship between daytime stress, learning, and cortisol is examined. At 00:08:59, tools to increase energy such as ice baths, cyclic breathing, and HIIT are introduced. At 00:13:52, building resilience through hormone balance and immune system interactions is highlighted. At 00:17:55, brief stressors and immune responses are addressed. At 00:21:37, chronic stress, hunger, and food choices are linked to cortisol. At 00:23:56, the episode touches on stress and hair greying. At 00:24:33, supplements like ashwagandha and apigenin are discussed. At 00:26:18, optimizing cortisol and epinephrine through meal timing and circadian eating is covered. At 00:28:54, the episode concludes with key takeaways.