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Photobiology, Sunlight, Firelight, Incandescent Bulbs vs. LEDs, Mitochondria, Melatonin, Sunscreen & the Optics of the Body | Scott Zimmerman | M&M 146
Mar 19, 2024
The podcast delves into how light impacts our cells, discussing melatonin as an antioxidant, the effects of red & near-infrared light on mitochondria, sunlight vs. artificial light, incandescent bulbs vs. LEDs, negative health effects of artificial light, sunscreen & makeup, red light therapy, and the optical properties of the human body.
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- Different types of light sources affect the body differently, with near-infrared light influencing mitochondria and melatonin production.
- Red and near-infrared light impact physiological functions like glucose levels and neurological processes by stimulating mitochondrial activity.
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Optics and Photobiology of the Human Body
The podcast delves into the optics of the human body and how it responds to light, including different types of light sources like sunlight, firelight, LED, and incandescent light bulbs. Discussions reveal that light, especially near-infrared light, affects various aspects of physiology such as influencing mitochondria and melatonin production. The impact of artificial light compared to sunlight, the effects of red and near-infrared light therapy, and how skin color influences light absorption are explored.
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