Chapter
The Impact of Light on Sleep and How to Optimize Your Exposure to It
27:40 - 35:49 (08:09)
Bright light exposure in the middle of the night, regardless of its wavelength, can suppress melatonin production and disrupt sleep patterns. It's important to optimize exposure to bright light during the day and limit exposure to bright light, including blue light, at night.
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Bright light exposure of any wavelength, not just blue light, can disrupt the body's circadian rhythm and suppress melatonin production.
27:40 - 32:37 (04:56)
Summary
Bright light exposure of any wavelength, not just blue light, can disrupt the body's circadian rhythm and suppress melatonin production. The suprachiasmatic nucleus in the brain is responsible for regulating the 24-hour rhythm that is matched to our external world.
ChapterThe Impact of Light on Sleep and How to Optimize Your Exposure to It
EpisodeDr. David Berson: Understanding Your Brain's Logic & Function
PodcastHuberman Lab
The podcast discusses the importance of managing photon intake throughout the day and how blue light plays a key role in this process.
32:37 - 35:49 (03:12)
Summary
The podcast discusses the importance of managing photon intake throughout the day and how blue light plays a key role in this process. It suggests getting as much bright light in your eyes, ideally from sunlight, anytime you want to be alert and doing the opposite when wanting to sleep or get drowsy.