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75. Sunlight, Mitochondria & Decentralized Science | Alexis Cowan, PhD

Regenerative Health with Max Gulhane, MD

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Sunlight, POMC, and Health Benefits

Exploring the relationship between sunlight exposure, POMC, and health benefits, this chapter discusses the physiological effects of POMC cleavage products on appetite reduction and satiety, along with the impact of UV light exposure on weight loss and energy balance. It challenges the common narrative of sun avoidance for fear of skin cancer by highlighting the positive effects of sunlight exposure on preventing diseases like obesity, diabetes, and certain types of cancer.

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