Biohacking light exposure for better health

Optimizing your light exposure can be a powerful tool in your biohacking toolbox

Light plays a critical role in regulating our body's hormones, which in turn affects our sleep, mood, and overall health.

One of the most important hormones affected by light exposure is melatonin. Melatonin is a hormone that regulates our sleep-wake cycle, and its production is triggered by darkness. When it's dark, the body produces more melatonin, which makes us feel drowsy and prepares us for sleep. Exposure to light, especially blue light emitted by electronic devices, can suppress melatonin production and disrupt our sleep cycle.1

To optimize our light exposure, it's important to reduce our exposure to blue light at nighttime. This can be done by using a blue light filter, night mode, or simply dimming the screen on our electronic devices an hour before we go to bed. It's also important to increase our exposure to natural sunlight during the day, as sunlight helps to regulate our body's circadian rhythm and increases cortisol levels, which helps us wake up feeling refreshed and energized.2

People who are sensitive to blue light may have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Incorporate Lion’s Mane and Reishi into your night time routine to support healthy sleep patterns and promote relaxation.*

Another hormone affected by light exposure is serotonin. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that regulates our mood, and its production is triggered by exposure to bright light. This is why many people experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD) during the winter months, when there's less natural light. By increasing our exposure to bright light, we can increase our serotonin production and improve our mood.3

Finally, red light has been shown to have a variety of benefits for our health. Red light therapy is a form of light therapy that uses red wavelengths of light to improve skin health, promote better sleep, and reduce inflammation.4

Optimizing our light exposure is an important aspect of biohacking that can have a significant impact on our health and well-being. By reducing our exposure to blue light at nighttime, increasing our exposure to natural sunlight during the day, and exploring the benefits of red light therapy, we can improve our sleep, mood, and overall health.

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

References
1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16219483/
2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36051910/
3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23329523/
4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3926176/