Chapter
The Surprising Relationship Between Light, Breathing and Hormones
54:52 - 1:05:10 (10:18)
Bright light viewing can have a direct effect on hormone levels and fertility. For those who naturally have ovaries, viewing bright light early in the day promotes more estrogen and subtle increases in testosterone.
Clips
Dr. Ronesh Sinha explains the close relationship between light, hormones, dopamine, and fertility.
54:52 - 1:00:15 (05:23)
Summary
Dr. Ronesh Sinha explains the close relationship between light, hormones, dopamine, and fertility. High levels of dopamine can lead to the release of hormones such as estrogen and testosterone, which can impact fertility.
ChapterThe Surprising Relationship Between Light, Breathing and Hormones
EpisodeHow to Optimize Testosterone & Estrogen
PodcastHuberman Lab
The breathing and light viewing behavior, which indirectly supports sleep behavior, can positively affect the levels of sex steroid hormones in many individuals.
1:00:15 - 1:05:10 (04:55)
Summary
The breathing and light viewing behavior, which indirectly supports sleep behavior, can positively affect the levels of sex steroid hormones in many individuals. Bright light viewing early in the day promotes more estrogen and subtle increases in testosterone for those with natural ovaries and higher levels of estrogen than testosterone.