anorexia

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, anorexia has been mentioned in one podcast episode on HUBERMAN LAB (Jul 2025). Discussed as a complex eating disorder rooted in dysfunctions of brain systems, particularly those responsible for hunger, reward, emotion, and impulse control.

Anorexia nervosa (AN), commonly referred to as anorexia, is an eating disorder characterized by predominant food restriction, body image disturbance, fear of gaining weight, and an overwhelming desire to be thin. These characteristics often mean individuals undergo severe malnutrition as a result of the disorder.