Understanding Bulimia
Andrew Huberman explains how bulimia is related to impulsivity and a lack of prefrontal control. He discusses how drugs that increase serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine levels in the brain can be effective in treating binge-eating disorder.In this clip
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Healthy Eating & Eating Disorders - Anorexia, Bulimia, Binging | Huberman Lab Podcast #36
Related Questions
How can individuals with ADHD or bulimia improve impulse control?
What exactly is happening in my brain when I binge, especially in relation to the brain region discussed in the episode Dr. Casey Halpern: Biology & Treatments for Compulsive Eating & Behaviors | Huberman Lab Podcast #91 and the clip Awareness and Control? Is it an issue of dopamine or reward circuitry, or is it more about an inability to pause and reflect before acting on an urge?
Are there studies on impulse control improvement for individuals with ADHD or bulimia, specifically in the context of the episode Healthy Eating & Eating Disorders - Anorexia, Bulimia, Binging | Huberman Lab Podcast #36 and the clip Understanding Bulimia?