Don’t Eat This Before Bed – It Blocks Muscle Growth & Disrupts Sleep | Andrew Huberman
Most people sabotage their gains and deep sleep without realizing it — all because of what they eat before bed. In this science-backed episode, Dr. Andrew Huberman explains how certain nighttime eating habits disrupt growth hormone release, elevate cortisol, block muscle recovery, and ruin sleep quality. You’ll learn the exact foods and drinks to avoid after dinner, how meal timing impacts your hormones, and the simple sleep-nutrition protocols you can use to dramatically enhance recovery, muscle growth, and mental clarity. Backed by neuroscience and physiology, this video gives you actionable tools that could change how you train, recover, and sleep — for life. ⏰ TIMESTAMPS WITH EMOJIS 00:00 – Intro: The Big Mistake Before Bed 🍽️ 02:12 – How Late-Night Eating Affects Muscle Growth 💪 05:38 – Insulin Spikes vs. Growth Hormone Release 📉 09:44 – Cortisol, Stress, and Shallow Sleep 😫 13:17 – Why You Wake Up Tired (Even After 8 Hours) 💤 17:05 – Melatonin, Mitochondria & Muscle Regeneration 🌙 20:40 – The Truth About Alcohol & Caffeine Before Sleep 🍷☕ 24:15 – Sleep Temperature & Muscle Recovery 🔥❄️ 27:50 – Best Nighttime Protocols for Hormonal Health 🧠 30:12 – 7-Day Challenge: No Food 2–3 Hours Before Bed ⏳ 32:30 – Final Reflections & Tools for Daily Use 🛠️ muscle growth, sleep science, Andrew Huberman, late-night eating, growth hormone, cortisol levels, melatonin, insomnia, bodybuilding sleep, sleep protocols, optimize recovery, night eating effects, stop eating before bed, deep sleep, performance recovery, circadian rhythm, hormone health, neurobiology of sleep, muscle recovery, sleep disruption, Andrew Huberman , Don't eat before bed, mind mechanics, Don't eat this before bed, Andrew Huberman sleep, leg strength in 12 hours #AndrewHuberman #SleepOptimization #MuscleGrowth #Cortisol #Melatonin #Neuroscience #HubermanLab #Biohacking #RecoveryTips #PerformanceScience #LateNightEating #SleepScience #HealthTips #GrowthHormone #CircadianRhythm #FitnessScience #NoFoodBeforeBed #WellnessHabits #TestosteroneBoost #BrainAndBody ⚠️ DISCLAIMER This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, sleep, or supplementation routines. The views expressed are based on current scientific literature and are intended to support general wellness and educational understanding.
