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The Effects of Melatonin and Androgens on the Body
33:21 - 40:21 (06:59)
This episode discusses the potential effects of high doses of melatonin and androgens on the human body, including impaired testosterone production and recovery issues. Additionally, the unique processing of these substances for blind individuals is explored.
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People who are blind due to damage to the visual cortex may have different reactions to melatonin due to their unique condition as the light signals from their optic nerves affect their brain differently.
33:21 - 36:08 (02:46)
Summary
People who are blind due to damage to the visual cortex may have different reactions to melatonin due to their unique condition as the light signals from their optic nerves affect their brain differently. Not getting the light signal, however, can confuse a person's brain about the time of day.
ChapterThe Effects of Melatonin and Androgens on the Body
Episode#654: Dr. Matthew Walker, All Things Sleep Continued — The Hidden Dangers of Melatonin, Tools for Insomnia, Enhancing Learning and Sleep Spindles, The Upsides of Sleep Divorce, How Sleep Impacts Sex (and Vice Versa), Adventures in Lucid Dreaming, The One Clock to Rule Them All, The IP Addresses of Your Memories, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The use of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) can have negative effects on testosterone production, libido and adolescent development, as evidenced by case studies, although it's important not to overinterpret these anecdotal reports.
36:08 - 38:21 (02:13)
Summary
The use of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) can have negative effects on testosterone production, libido and adolescent development, as evidenced by case studies, although it's important not to overinterpret these anecdotal reports.
ChapterThe Effects of Melatonin and Androgens on the Body
Episode#654: Dr. Matthew Walker, All Things Sleep Continued — The Hidden Dangers of Melatonin, Tools for Insomnia, Enhancing Learning and Sleep Spindles, The Upsides of Sleep Divorce, How Sleep Impacts Sex (and Vice Versa), Adventures in Lucid Dreaming, The One Clock to Rule Them All, The IP Addresses of Your Memories, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this podcast, experts discuss the risks and benefits of using melatonin for sleep and the potential dangers of taking high doses of this supplement.
38:21 - 40:21 (01:59)
Summary
In this podcast, experts discuss the risks and benefits of using melatonin for sleep and the potential dangers of taking high doses of this supplement.