Boost Your Energy & Immune System with Cortisol & Adrenaline | Episode 18

<p>This episode I describe the biology of two essential hormones we all make: cortisol and adrenaline (also called epinephrine). Cortisol and adrenaline powerfully regulate our levels of energy, focus and immune system function. I describe various science-supported tools and practices to increase or decrease cortisol and/or adrenaline, depending on one's specific needs and goals. I also describe the biology of nootropics, and how cortisol and adrenaline can improve or degrade learning. Finally, I review the scientific data and tools for timing the release of these hormones to improve memory, energy and immune system function.</p> <p> </p> <p>Thank you to our sponsors:</p> <ul> <li>InsideTracker - <a href= "https://insidetracker.com/huberman">https://insidetracker.com/huberman</a></li> <li>Athletic Greens - <a href= "https://athleticgreens.com/huberman">https://athleticgreens.com/huberman</a></li> <li>Headspace - <a href= "https://headspace.com/specialoffer">https://headspace.com/specialoffer</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Our Patreon page:</p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.patreon.com/andrewhuberman">https://www.patreon.com/andrewhuberman</a></li> </ul> <p>Supplements from Thorne:</p> <ul> <li><a href= "http://www.thorne.com/u/huberman">http://www.thorne.com/u/huberman</a></li> </ul> <p>Social:</p> <ul> <li>Instagram - <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab">https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab</a></li> <li>Twitter - <a href= "https://twitter.com/hubermanlab">https://twitter.com/hubermanlab</a></li> </ul> <p>Links:</p> <ul> <li>Intermittent Fasting & Growth Hormone Mechanism <a href= "https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29233536/">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29233536/</a></li> <li>Habitual Coffee Drinking & Changes In Brain Connectivity <a href= "https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33875801/">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33875801/</a></li> </ul> <p>Timestamps:</p> <ul> <li>00:00:00 Introduction</li> <li>00:05:41 Energy & Your Immune System, & Learning Faster</li> <li>00:08:34 Why & How Intermittent Fasting