Saturated fat limit: 7–10% of calories
Based on the consensus of randomized controlled trial evidence, Layne Norton recommends limiting saturated fat to 7–10% of daily caloric intake.
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Essentials: The Science of Eating for Health, Fat Loss & Lean Muscle | Dr. Layne Norton
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Jun 25, 2026
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Sponsor: AG1
At 30:50 · chapter starts 30:34
Huberman takes a break for AG1, his longest-tenured sponsor and, he claims, the supplement he'd choose if limited to only one. He describes AG1 as a comprehensive foundational product covering gut health, immune support, and energy, designed to fill nutritional gaps in any diet. He shares that he has taken it daily since discovering it in 2012, well before starting the podcast. The special offer for this episode includes a free bottle of AG1's new Omega-3 Coenzyme Q10 product — both compounds Huberman takes personally for cardiovascular, cellular, and brain health — with the first subscription at drinkag1.com/huberman.
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