Regenerative Health with Max Gulhane, MD

49. How Sunlight Helps you Lose Weight with Zaid K. Dahhaj

Dec 21, 2023

Men's health coach Zaid K. Dahhaj discusses the benefits of sunlight on weight loss, the importance of melanin, and the impact of light on metabolic health. The podcast explores the paradox of sunlight exposure, the significance of melanin for health, and optimizing skin health through sunlight and nutrition.

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Zaid K. Dahhaj

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Sunlight exposure reduces mortality risk, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases.

Melanin offers antioxidant and immune benefits, crucial for health optimization.

Omega-3 intake can improve skin health, reducing photosensitivity and enhancing resilience to sun exposure.

Deep dives

Sun Exposure Benefits for Health

Sun exposure has proven health benefits like reducing the risk of all-cause mortality, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. Studies show a strong inverse relationship between UV light exposure and mortality, highlighting the importance of sunlight for longevity and overall well-being.

Geographical Impact on Disease Incidence

00:48

The Impact of Natural Blue Light on Blood Vessels

01:04

Sunlight and Metabolic Health Relationship

01:56

Embrace the Sun's Benefits

01:56

Introduction

4min

Exploring a Journey of Health Obsession and Curiosity

2min

The Role of Non-Visual Photo Receptors in Human Health

11min

The Impact of Light on Metabolic Health

21min

The Sunlight Paradox

14min

The Power and Significance of Melanin

5min

Optimizing Skin Health Through Sunlight and Nutrition

8min

In this podcast we discuss the non-visual photoreceptor system, mealonpsin, why sunlight helps your lose weight, pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC), why building melanin is an important health strategy, and much more.

Zaid K. Dahhaj is a men's health coach & co-host of The 2AM Podcast with extensive self education into the underlying drivers of chronic diseases. He has extensive knowledge of circadian biology and his current focus is on simplifying concepts surrounding our light environment and sunlight.

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Higher ultraviolet light exposure is associated with lower mortality: an analysis of data from the UK Biobank cohort study https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.07.11.23292360v1

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