Dr. Michael Snyder on Huberman Lab: Why One Diet Fails All

Snyder found people spike on potatoes but not grapes, or vice versa. He explains why glycemic index misleads; and how a two-week CGM reveals your true pattern.

Andrew HubermanhostMichael Snyderguest

Sep 8, 20252h 45mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: September 8, 2025
Duration: 2h 45m
Channel: Huberman Lab
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

My guest is Dr. Michael Snyder, PhD, professor of genetics at Stanford and an expert in understanding why people respond differently to various foods, supplements, behavioral and prescription interventions. We discuss how to optimize your health and lifespan according to what type of glucose responder you are, which genes you express, your lifestyle and other factors. Dr. Snyder also explains the key ages when you need to be particularly mindful about following certain health practices. We also discuss how people respond in opposite ways to different fiber types. This episode ought to be of interest and use to anyone seeking to understand their unique biological needs and how to go about meeting those needs. Episode show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/yQHG6sg *Thank you to our sponsors* AGZ by AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Wealthfront*: https://wealthfront.com/huberman David: https://davidprotein.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman _*This experience may not be representative of the experience of other clients of Wealthfront, and there is no guarantee that all clients will have similar experiences. Cash Account is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. The Annual Percentage Yield (“APY”) on cash deposits as of December 27,‬ 2024, is representative, subject to change, and requires no minimum. Funds in the Cash Account are swept to partner banks where they earn the variable‭ APY. Promo terms and FDIC coverage conditions apply. Same-day withdrawal or instant payment transfers may be limited by destination institutions, daily transaction caps, and by participating entities such as Wells Fargo, the RTP® Network, and FedNow® Service. New Cash Account deposits are subject to a 2-4 day holding period before becoming available for transfer._ *Follow Huberman Lab* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: 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 *Dr. Michael Snyder* Stanford academic profile: https://med.stanford.edu/snyderlab/about.html Lab website: https://med.stanford.edu/snyderlab.html AI Longevity Lab: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stanford-genetics-department-ai-longevity-lab-certificate-tickets-1641608327699 Book: https://amzn.to/4m3ILuM X: https://x.com/snydershot LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpsnyder1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snyder.labs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNId-2r6JNxEHXqJXqsbe_h3RnZuBlfe5 *Timestamps* 00:00:00 Michael Snyder 00:03:33 Healthy Glucose Range, Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM), Hemoglobin A1c 00:09:02 Individual Variability & Food Choice, Glucose Spikes & Sleepiness 00:12:18 Sponsors: AGZ by AG1 & Wealthfront 00:15:16 Glucose Spikes, Tools: Post-Meal Brisk Walk; Soleus “Push-Ups”; Exercise Snacks 00:21:06 Glucose Dysregulation, Diabetes & Sub-Phenotypes, Tool: Larger Morning Meal 00:28:34 Exercise Timing, Muscle Insulin Resistance 00:30:49 Diabetes Subtyping, Weight, Glucose Control; Incretins 00:35:41 GLP-1 Agonists, Diabetes, Tool: Muscle Maintenance & Resistance Training 00:38:40 Metformin, Berberine, Headaches 00:41:01 GLP-1 Agonists, Cognition, Longevity, Tool: Habits Support Medication; Cycling 00:47:41 Subcutaneous vs Visceral Fat, Organ Stress 00:49:10 Sponsors: David & Eight Sleep 00:51:58 Meal Timing & Sleep, Tools: Post-Dinner Walk, Routines, Bedtime Consistency 00:57:16 Microbiome, Immune System & Gut; Diet & Individual Variability 01:02:52 Fiber Types, Cholesterol & Glucose, Polyphenols 01:09:50 Food As Medicine; Fiber, Microbiome & Individual Variability; Probiotics 01:18:48 Sponsor: Function 01:20:35 Profiling Healthy Individuals, Genomes, Wearables 01:26:31 Whole-Body MRIs, Nodules, Healthy Baseline, Early Diagnosis 01:34:07 Sensors, CGM, Sleep, Heart Rate Variability (HRV), Tools: Mindset Effects, Increase REM 01:39:30 HRV, Sleep, Exercise, Tool: Long Exhales; Next-Day Excitement & Sleep 01:42:48 Organ Aging, “Ageotypes”; Biological Age vs Chronological Age 01:49:41 Longevity, Health Span, Genetics, Blue Zones 01:52:19 Epigenetics, Viral Infection & Disease 01:58:54 ALS, Heritability; Neuroprotection, Nicotine 02:03:47 Air Quality, Allergies, DEET & Pesticides, Inflammation, Mold; Microplastics 02:15:02 Single-Drop Blood Test & Biomarkers, Wearables, Observational Trials 02:20:33 Acupuncture, Blood Pressure 02:26:40 Immersive Events & Mental Health Benefits 02:34:59 Data, Nutrition & Lifestyle; Siloed Health Care vs Personalized Medicine 02:43:06 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer

SPEAKERS

Andrew Huberman
host
Michael Snyder
guest

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Huberman Lab, featuring Andrew Huberman and Michael Snyder, Dr. Michael Snyder on Huberman Lab: Why One Diet Fails All explores decode Your Biology: Personalize Nutrition, Metabolic Health, Longevity, Lifestyle Andrew Huberman and Stanford geneticist Michael Snyder discuss how massive individual biological differences make one-size-fits-all advice on diet, exercise, drugs and longevity largely obsolete. Snyder explains how continuous glucose monitoring, multi-omics (genomics, proteomics, metabolomics) and wearables reveal highly personal responses to foods, fibers, drugs, sleep, and psychological interventions.

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