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Using Science to Optimize Sleep, Learning & Metabolism
Huberman Lab
The Influence of Light on Mood and Metabolism
The amount of light needed early in the day and to avoid late in the day varies depending on individual factors such as melatonin receptors, metabolic types, genetic histories, and family histories./nUnderstanding the relationship between light and melatonin can help regulate mood and metabolism./nLight, including sunlight and artificial light, can be used to adjust melatonin levels./nSleep is important for restoring mood, so it's necessary to consider both light exposure and sleep in maintaining well-being./nSerotonin, which is synthesized from melatonin, is associated with feelings of well-being and calm./nLight acts as a powerful signal that can modulate sleep, wakefulness, serotonin levels, and melatonin levels./nBright light exposure in the middle of the night can reduce dopamine levels, leading to issues with learning, memory, and mood.
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