Podcast: Huberman Lab
Episode: Using Salt to Optimize Mental & Physical Performance | Huberman Lab Podcast #63
Here’s a list of all the books mentioned in this episode, complete with an Amazon buy link and quotes from the episode.
The Salt Fix
Buy on Amazon"The resource is a book authored by Dr. James DiNicolantonio, who is a scientist in cardiovascular physiology and a doctor of pharmacy. The title of the book is "The Salt Fix.""
The Salt Fix
Buy on Amazon"That's when things really do seem to get hazardous, and it makes sense to avoid very high salt intake, so "The Salt Fix" describes the rationale behind those recommendations."
The Salt Fix
Buy on Amazon""The Salt Fix" also describes, in detailed terms, the relationship between salt intake, potassium intake, and the relationship to sugar consumption."
The Salt Fix
Buy on Amazon"Several reviews and studies, including those discussed in "The Salt Fix," indicate that when people increase their sodium intake against a backdrop of minimally processed foods, their cravings for sugar can indeed be significantly diminished, which syncs with how the neural pathways for salty and sweet interact."
The Salt Fix
Buy on Amazon"I mentioned 'The Salt Fix,' which I believe is an interesting read, noting that much of the information runs counter to conventional narratives about salt."