Regenerative Health with Max Gulhane, MD 49. How Sunlight Helps you Lose Weight with Zaid K. Dahhaj
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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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Non-Visual Photoreception
- The human body has a non-visual photoreceptor system, including proteins like melanopsin.
- These proteins detect specific light wavelengths, influencing various physiological processes beyond vision.
Light's Non-Visual Impact
- Even blind people can entrain their circadian rhythms, demonstrating the non-visual role of light.
- This highlights the importance of light for overall health, not just sight.
Blue Light Dichotomy
- Natural blue light from the sun is beneficial, while artificial blue light from LEDs is harmful.
- This is because sunlight offers a balanced spectrum of light, unlike isolated blue light from artificial sources.