# Essentials: Control Sugar Cravings & Metabolism with Science-Based Tools

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Podcast: [Huberman Lab](https://stenobird.com/podcast/huberman-lab-7814519)
Published: 2026-04-30T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how the body senses and uses sugar, and why understanding those mechanisms can help reduce sugar cravings. I discuss different types of sugar and how they are processed by pathways in the gut and the brain to shape appetite and the desire for specific foods. I also share many science-based tools to help curb sugar cravings and support healthy blood sugar regulation. Read the show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Lingo: https://hellolingo.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Sugar (00:00:37) Hunger, Hormones & Blood Glucose (00:03:03) Fructose vs Glucose, Controlling Hunger (00:06:30) Sponsor: AG1 (00:07:54) Brain Circuits: Sweet Taste & Nutritive Pathways (00:10:51) Sweet Taste & Dopamine (00:13:22) Gut & Blood Glucose; Tool: Sugar Cravings & Hidden Sugars (00:15:44) Sponsor: Lingo (00:16:53) Glycemic Index, Tool: Food Choices, Fiber & Sugar Intake (00:20:55) Glutamine Supplementation, Leaky Gut & Sugar Cravings (00:23:17) Tool: Lemon Juice to Blunt Blood Glucose (00:26:44) Sponsor: LMNT (00:28:16) Tool: Reduce Blood Sugar Cravings with Cinnamon (00:29:10) Berberine & Potent Molecules to Regulate Blood Glucose (00:30:52) Tool: Quality Sleep & Sugar Cravings Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 🧬 DOWNLOAD THE PDF SUMMARY: Don't miss the specific dosages and timing protocols discussed today. Get the full visual guide and supplement breakdown here: 👇 https://goo.su/VOTEb Verified Science Resources.

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