Huberman takes jumps of logic that no respectable scientist should. Matt Walker has had a paper retracked, and his book on sleep is controversial to say the least:
In this case, Huberman's neglects to address the fact that melatonin production is reduced as we age, not just in those with pineal gland calcification. He provides no sources for the argument that commercial preparations are inconsistent, and (IIRC) fails to even approach or suggest a solution to the much more problematic fact that even the lowest available dosages are an order of magnitude more than is appropriate. If he thinks it has merit for jet-lag and calcified pineal gland, at least he could instruct people how to take it appropriately.
I used to respect him, avidly listen to every show until I noticed how almost reactantly uninformed he appears to keep himself of anything he's already passed judgement on, as well as the dearth criticality with which treats the sometimes questionable guests on his show.
Also the Athletic Greens thing: someone who's pupporting to be purveying knowledge for the goodness of mankind should not be peddling snake oil, whether he likes the flavour or not.
https://guzey.com/books/why-we-sleep/
In this case, Huberman's neglects to address the fact that melatonin production is reduced as we age, not just in those with pineal gland calcification. He provides no sources for the argument that commercial preparations are inconsistent, and (IIRC) fails to even approach or suggest a solution to the much more problematic fact that even the lowest available dosages are an order of magnitude more than is appropriate. If he thinks it has merit for jet-lag and calcified pineal gland, at least he could instruct people how to take it appropriately.
I used to respect him, avidly listen to every show until I noticed how almost reactantly uninformed he appears to keep himself of anything he's already passed judgement on, as well as the dearth criticality with which treats the sometimes questionable guests on his show.
Also the Athletic Greens thing: someone who's pupporting to be purveying knowledge for the goodness of mankind should not be peddling snake oil, whether he likes the flavour or not.