Artificial light exposure
For circadian biology and light exposure
Most of the experts we follow would steer you away from it.
Our sources steer away from artificial light exposure, especially at night.
Who is behind it
Voices including a Princeton-trained molecular biology PhD, a clinical nutritionist and a registered nutritional therapist.
How strong the research is
Mostly expert experience so far, with published research still catching up.
In their words
“the proliferation of artificial light artificial light at night is underlying in my opinion in the explosion in in Chic disease”
a GP with a Master of Public Health
With care
Some of the minds attach conditions. These are worth reading before you begin.
Artificial light without natural balancing wavelengths can cause oxidative stress and damage to the eyes.
Where they disagree
Both sides
For
Artificial light without natural balancing wavelengths can cause oxidative stress and damage to the eyes.
an optometrist of twenty yearsAgainst
Artificial light and screen exposure increase sympathetic nervous system activity, impairing peripheral vision and long-term thinking.
a Princeton-trained molecular biology PhDMost of the minds lean away from this, and the few in favour are shown for fairness.
More on the other side
Artificial light at night stimulates blue light receptors causing cortisol elevation and melatonin suppression, disrupting hormone balance linked to fertility issues. a clinical nutritionist
Artificial light insults the brain and contributes to modern diseases beyond diet alone. a registered nutritional therapist
Artificial light at night disrupts hormonal axes and is linked epidemiologically to cancers and chronic diseases. a GP with a Master of Public Health
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How this reading was made
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Sunglasses
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Screen time
Our sources steer away from evening screen time to support better sleep.
Most would skip it
Artificial blue light avoidance
Our sources steer away from strict artificial blue light avoidance as a primary strategy.
Most would skip it
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