Humans are solar powered.

And I have only touched the surface.

Each wavelength of sunlight has a job to do.

Infrared, red, blue, UVA, UVB... they all trigger different systems.

Sunlight is a biological signal that helps to regulate:

→ Mitochondrial energy production.

→ Gene expression & circadian rhythm.

→ Appetite, fat-burning, and blood sugar.

→ Brain function, sleep, and mental clarity.

→ Immunity, wound healing, and inflammation.

→ Hormones like serotonin, cortisol, and melatonin.

Next time sometimes tells you to avoid or block the sun, you can tell them that's not a good idea.

Sunlight is a nutrient, we are solar powered.

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? = Circumstantial evidence but likely in my eyes.

There is an overlap between some wavelengths e.g. Red & Infrared and visible light has not been extensively studied.

Credit to great teachers:

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Jack Schroeder https://x.com/jack_schroder_

George Ferman https://x.com/Helios_Movement

Malcolm Kendrick https://drmalcolmkendrick.org/

Sam Soete https://x.com/sam_soete

Sarah Kleiner https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/

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Zaid K. Dahhaj https://x.com/zaidkdahhaj

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