Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body

by Andrew D. Huberman

Dr Andrew Huberman, host of the world’s leading health podcast, Huberman Lab, and neuroscientist and tenured professor at Stanford School of Medicine, introduces Protocols, an essential guide to improving brain function, enhancing mood and energy, optimising bodily health and physical performance, and rewiring your nervous system to learn new skills and behaviours that can transform your life.

Protocols provides simple, powerful and evidence-based solutions to life’s most common challenges. Designed to improve your mental health, physical health and performance, these guidelines are customisable, allowing you to adapt them to your specific needs. With his clear and engaging style, Dr Huberman explains the scientific principles behind each protocol and how they can deliver immediate, effective results. Protocols is your essential road map for achieving optimal health.

Genres: Nonfiction, Health, Self Help, Science, Psychology, Productivity, Personal Development

384 pages, Hardcover

Expected publication September 15, 2026

About the author

Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the department of neurobiology, ophthalmology, and, by courtesy, psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine. He has made numerous significant contributions to the fields of brain development, brain function, and neural plasticity. His laboratory at Stanford School of Medicine has published work in top journals such as Nature, Science, and Cell and in top media outlets like the BBC, Time, Scientific American, and Discover.

Dr. Huberman is a McKnight Foundation and Pew Foundation Fellow and was awarded the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology’s Cogan Award in 2017, given to the scientist making the most significant discoveries in the study of vision.

In 2021, Dr. Huberman launched the Huberman Lab podcast. The podcast is often ranked in the global top ten and regularly ranks #1 in the categories of Science, Education, and Health & Fitness.

Reviews

[Poiboy · Rating 1 out of 5]

Please stop adding fake 5 star reviews for a book that comes out TEN months from now!

[Fred Ayres]

Low expectations with likely underwhelming references.
Huberman's popularity is waning; surprised this wasn't published in April 2024 instead.

[Zed M · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book was supposed to come out September 2025 I’m so annoyed

[Kanan Jain · Rating 5 out of 5]

Protocols translates complex neuroscience into practical, evidence-based steps for improving mental and physical performance. As a celebrated neuroscientist and podcast host, Huberman offers clear, actionable guidance on topics ranging from improving sleep to enhancing focus and mood. Reviewers appreciate the customizable format, which empowers readers to adapt the strategies to their specific needs and deliver effective results. The book is celebrated for being an engaging and accessible roadmap for anyone looking to upgrade their health using principles from the Huberman Lab podcast.

[Santosh Kumar · Rating 1 out of 5]

see I want to clear that I want to read his work but the delaying of books is keeping me off and also and the Kindle the price of around is inr 580 to 630 but the delaying makes me even worse than purchasing the book. 8 current date when I am reviewing the book is the costliest on even while ordering pre-order and it is about around 1500

[arina]

omg !

[Amanda Tower · Rating 1 out of 5]

All reviews are fake. Book was supposed to come out April 2025, then September 2025, now September 2026, all with no communication from the author.

[Mike Malyshev · Rating 1 out of 5]

The book was delayed several time without a single word from the author. Now the publishing date is Sepetember 2026.