AMA #15: Fluoride Benefits/Risks & Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Welcome to a preview of the 15th Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode, part of Huberman Lab Premium. Huberman Lab Premium was launched for two main reasons. First, it was launched in order to raise support for the main Huberman Lab podcast — which will continue to come out every Monday at zero-cost. Second, it was launched as a means to raise funds for important scientific research. A significant portion of proceeds from the Huberman Lab Premium subscription will fund human research (not animal models) selected by Dr. Huberman, with a dollar-for-dollar match from the Tiny Foundation. If you're an existing Premium member, you can log in to access the full episode at https://hubermanlab.supercast.com. If you're not a member, you can join Huberman Lab Premium at https://www.hubermanlab.com/premium to enjoy exclusive content, including monthly Ask Me Anything (AMA) episodes, AMA transcripts, podcast episode transcripts, early access to live events and help advance human scientific research. *Resources* How to Optimize Your Water Quality & Intake for Health (Huberman Lab episode): https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/how-to-optimize-your-water-quality-and-intake-for-health Optimize Your Water Quality and Intake for Health ( Neural Network newsletter): https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter/optimize-your-water-quality-and-intake-for-health CDC Drinking Water: https://bit.ly/3OscFuK Lighting the Brain (The New Yorker): https://bit.ly/48VhS6x *Timestamps* 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:46 Why Is Fluoride in Water and Is It Harmful? 00:26:44 Huberman Lab Premium *In the full AMA episode, we discuss:* - What Are the Effects of the Vagus Nerve on Calming the Body and the Brain? *Social & Website* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab Twitter: https://twitter.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com Newsletter: https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter #HubermanLab #Science #AMA Title Card Photo Credit: Mike Blabac - https://www.blabacphoto.com The Huberman Lab podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

Andrew Hubermanhost

Feb 1, 202429mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: February 1, 2024
Duration: 29m
Channel: Huberman Lab
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Welcome to a preview of the 15th Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode, part of Huberman Lab Premium. Huberman Lab Premium was launched for two main reasons. First, it was launched in order to raise support for the main Huberman Lab podcast — which will continue to come out every Monday at zero-cost. Second, it was launched as a means to raise funds for important scientific research. A significant portion of proceeds from the Huberman Lab Premium subscription will fund human research (not animal models) selected by Dr. Huberman, with a dollar-for-dollar match from the Tiny Foundation. If you're an existing Premium member, you can log in to access the full episode at https://hubermanlab.supercast.com. If you're not a member, you can join Huberman Lab Premium at https://www.hubermanlab.com/premium to enjoy exclusive content, including monthly Ask Me Anything (AMA) episodes, AMA transcripts, podcast episode transcripts, early access to live events and help advance human scientific research. *Resources* How to Optimize Your Water Quality & Intake for Health (Huberman Lab episode): https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/how-to-optimize-your-water-quality-and-intake-for-health Optimize Your Water Quality and Intake for Health ( Neural Network newsletter): https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter/optimize-your-water-quality-and-intake-for-health CDC Drinking Water: https://bit.ly/3OscFuK Lighting the Brain (The New Yorker): https://bit.ly/48VhS6x *Timestamps* 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:46 Why Is Fluoride in Water and Is It Harmful? 00:26:44 Huberman Lab Premium *In the full AMA episode, we discuss:*
• What Are the Effects of the Vagus Nerve on Calming the Body and the Brain? *Social & Website* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab Twitter: https://twitter.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com Newsletter: https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter #HubermanLab #Science #AMA Title Card Photo Credit: Mike Blabac - https://www.blabacphoto.com The Huberman Lab podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

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Andrew Huberman
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EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Huberman Lab, featuring Andrew Huberman, AMA #15: Fluoride Benefits/Risks & Vagus Nerve Stimulation explores fluoride’s Double-Edged Role: Stronger Teeth, Potential Systemic Health Risks Andrew Huberman uses an AMA format to unpack why fluoride is added to drinking water and how its benefits for oral health must be weighed against potential systemic risks. He explains that fluoride is not a nutrient but a compound that can create teeth that are stronger than normal by altering mineral bonds in enamel, thereby reducing cavities. Huberman emphasizes that toxicity is dose-dependent: at higher exposures fluoride may disrupt thyroid function and could be neurotoxic, while low levels are considered safe by agencies like the CDC. He outlines practical steps for individuals to assess their own fluoride exposure, decide whether to filter their water, and look toward non-fluoride strategies for dental health that he will cover in a forthcoming oral-health episode.

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