What's Light Got to Do with It? Part 3: Light is the Missing Nutrient

24/06/2025 49 min Temporada 1 Episodio 33

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Interview with: Rachel Maurice, MDIn this episode we explore: We live in light, like fish live in water.Why is light so NB to our health? Light holds the key to our health.What impact does modernization have on that?Full spectrum sunlight – qualities Natural light – full spectrum, dynamic, always>50% red and infrared (IR) sunrise to sunset regardless of weatherBenefits of red and IR Differences with artificial light: Indoors – artificial light, limited frequencies, imbalanced, lacking in red, IR & Ultraviolet (UV)Light from sunriseUVA rise – starts many hormones and neurotransmitter production, including POMC and NO(we have UV receptors in our body)UVB – vitamin D and Melanin production (Melanin has many incredible functions), also stops hormones incl sex hormonesThe sun converts cholesterol into vitamin DCholesterol – brain, nervous system, hormonesLight from sunsetHarms from sunscreen and Skin CancerWrap up: Type of light we live under is the driver of our physiologyDISCLAIMER: All of the information provided in the podcast series is provided by Mynd Myself for your general knowledge only. All the Website Information (including the information in this podcast series) is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition…