Avoid THESE 3 Veggies to Protect Your Joints – Eat THESE Instead for More Energy | Andrew Huberman
Some vegetables commonly labeled as "healthy" may actually be harming your joints and draining your energy — especially if you're over 40. In this episode, Dr. Andrew Huberman explains the neuroscience and nutritional biochemistry behind how specific plant compounds like oxalates, lectins, and glycoalkaloids trigger inflammation, gut dysfunction, and chronic joint pain. You’ll discover which three vegetables to avoid, the science behind how they affect the gut-joint axis, and what to eat instead to restore mobility, improve focus, and boost all-day vitality. We dive into cooking methods, microbiome support, and meal timing — giving you clear, research-backed strategies to build a daily ritual that enhances joint resilience and mental clarity. This is not about avoiding vegetables — it’s about choosing the right ones, prepared the right way, at the right time. Your food is a message to your biology. Here’s how to make it a healing one. ⏱️ Timestamps with Emojis 0:00 – Intro: Are veggies harming your joints? 🧩 2:19 – Inflammation from “healthy” foods 🔥 5:48 – The science behind nightshades 🧪 9:31 – What oxalates do in your gut 🚫 13:06 – How gut health affects your joints 🦠 16:22 – Top 3 veggies to avoid ❌ 20:17 – What to eat instead (3 alternatives) ✅ 24:44 – Cooking, pairing & timing for joint health 🍽️ 28:10 – The microbiome’s message to your knees 🧬 31:04 – The daily ritual for less joint pain 🌿 32:45 – Final reflection: You have control 💪 joint pain, vegetables to avoid, inflammation, energy levels, oxalates, lectins, nightshades, gut health, microbiome, arthritis, Andrew Huberman, anti-inflammatory diet, sweet potatoes, bok choy, kale, spinach alternatives, joint stiffness, natural remedies, food science, neuroinflammation, mind mechanics, andrew huberman, huberman lab, brain wise, Mindset NeuroHacks, Senior health, Health 365, Healthy Peak, Dr. Sten Ekberg, Holistic Health, Health wisdom, Health Novity, Health mint, Dr. Catharine Arnston, mark hyman, path of the monk AAA, senior Doctor, #AndrewHuberman #JointHealth #Inflammation #EnergyBoost #GutHealth #Lectins #Oxalates #Nightshades #AntiInflammatoryDiet #FoodAsMedicine #BrainBodyConnection #MicrobiomeHealth #NeurosciencePodcast #HealthyJoints #NaturalHealing #ScienceBacked #HealthyAging #NutritionTips #HubermanLab #JointPainRelief ⚠️ Disclaimer This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, supplements, or lifestyle — especially if you have existing health conditions or are taking medications.
