Episode · Huberman Lab · 2021-04-12
Books mentioned on How to Optimize Testosterone & Estrogen
In this episode, I discuss testosterone and estrogen hormones and how they impact the brain, body, and behavior after puberty. I also discuss how various behaviors such as exercise (resistance and endurance training) and sex or observing sex impact these hormones and their levels.
Andrew Huberman discussed Jaws by Sandra Kahn and others and Breath by James Nestor.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Jaws
Jaws: A Hidden Epidemic by Sandra Kahn and Paul R.
Discussed“this was first well-established by my colleagues at Stanford in a book called "Jaws: The Story of a Hidden Epidemic," this is by Sandra Kahn and Paul Ehrlich, who are both faculty at Stanford, has a forward by Robert Sapolsky, the great Robert Sapolsky, and it also has a heavy endorsement upfront by Jared Diamond, the author of "Guns, Germs,”
Where to get it
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Breath
Breath by James Nestor is an eye-opening exploration of how modern humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly and how altering breathing habits can radically transform physical health, mental states, and overall well-being.
Discussed“James Nestor talked about his book, "Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art," that simply taping shut the mouth, with some tape that will allow you to open your mouth if you really need to, during sleep can allow people to shift over from being mouth-breathers and snorers to nose-breathers.”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (3) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Ad read Livewired
“Blinkist has some terrific science category books, for example, my colleague and friend David Eagleman's book, "Livewired," which came out recently, is all about neuroplasticity, it's a fantastic book, I read the full-length book, and I've listened to it on Blinkist, and it's a terrific synopsis of "Livewired," that's in there.”
Ad read Lifespan
“David Sinclair's book, "Lifespan," many of you probably know that David Sinclair, professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School, is a real pioneer in the aging and longevity field, his book "Lifespan" is terrific, I've read the full-length book, I've listened to it, and I've listened to it on Blinkist, and so it really captures a lot of the essential”
Passing Guns, Germs and Steel
“forward by Robert Sapolsky, the great Robert Sapolsky, and it also has a heavy endorsement upfront by Jared Diamond, the author of "Guns, Germs, and Steel," the Pulitzer winner, so a lot of heavy hitters on this book, "Jaws."”