The Primalhacker Podcast Episode 14 Why Your Office Light is Killing You w/ Thaddeus Owen
May 31, 2024
Thaddeus Owen, a biohacking expert focused on optimizing health through ancestral practices, dives deep into the benefits of UV light. He dispels myths about sunlight, emphasizing its necessity for vitamin D production and overall well-being. Listeners learn practical tips for maximizing sunlight exposure, especially in winter, and explore innovative tools like specialized eyewear to balance UV and blue light. Thaddeus also discusses the power of red light therapy and encourages listeners to embrace natural rights to sunlight in pursuit of health and fulfillment.
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Vitamin D Is Actually a Hormone
- Vitamin D is not truly a vitamin but a corticosteroid hormone produced by our skin when exposed to UVB light.
- This explains why ingesting vitamin D as a pill is less effective than producing it naturally in the body.
Vitamin D's Wide-Ranging Benefits
- Vitamin D provides many health benefits including reducing cancer risk, diabetes, chronic inflammation, and infections.
- Despite its importance, over 85% of Americans are deficient in vitamin D, highlighting a widespread health issue.
Test and Optimize Vitamin D Levels
- Get a blood test to know your vitamin D levels; normal levels should be 50-70 ng/mL, not the average 20 or less.
- Aim to optimize your vitamin D, especially if you live in northern climates, to maintain health during winter.