Understanding & Controlling Aggression | Huberman Lab Essentials

Andrew Huberman discusses the biological underpinnings of aggression, differentiating between types like reactive and proactive aggression and dispelling common myths. He explains the critical role of the ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH) and estrogen (not testosterone directly) in triggering aggressive behaviors, heavily influenced by environmental factors like day length and stress hormones. The episode concludes with actionable strategies to modulate aggressive tendencies, including lifestyle adjustments and specific supplements.