We’ve all heard of ultra-processed foods. What about ultra-processed light? Ultra-processed food drives obesity and chronic disease but ultra-processed light does the same. → Unprocessed light (sunlight) sets your circadian rhythm, supports mitochondrial health, improves mood, regulates hormones, and so much more. → Processed light (fire, candle, incandescent) is more aligned with human biology. Just like some processed foods it can be good for you. → Ultra-processed light (LEDs, screens, blue-rich bulbs at night) disrupts melatonin, sleep, metabolism, and hunger cues. If you’ve cleaned up your food. Now it’s time to clean up your light. → Get outside within 30 minutes of waking. → Work near an open window & take light breaks. → Avoid bright overhead LEDs after sunset. → Use circadian friendly low level lighting. → Wear blue blockers at night. Natural light is a nutrient. Ultra-processed light is a junk input. If you want optimal health, eat real food and live under real light. image

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The quality of light as a health benefit is quite compelling. I have always done better in bright sunny climes and been miserable in sunlight-deprived houses. Ditto I prefer later sunlit nights. Is there also not some connection to Heat? The Closer to body temperature our environment, the better we perform.
If you're in a warmer climate you're getting more infrared, which provides most of the heat aswell. Closer to body temperature means reducing the energy cost of keeping the body war. So more cellular energy for repair, cognition, and performance. Also your your mitochondrial haplotype (maternal lineage of your mitochondria) may influence this too. Maybe your haplotype evolved in warmer climates and your mitochondria run more efficiently in heat and light.
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1776 6 months ago
I’ve noticed a big difference in sleep quality since I started wearing legit blue light blocking glasses at night, two hours before bed. Sure, I get accused by family of looking like Bono for a couple hours each night, but it’s worth it lol. 🤓
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serenitys forge 6 months ago
Whats your opinion on Red light therapy?? I'm on the fence. I can see the benefits but not found any equipment i trust..
It can be beneficial, lots of good studies. You can go out any time of day and get red/infrared light. An incandescent bulb is the cheapest option. There are some very reputable brands aswell.