Natural sun exposure
For circadian biology and light exposure
The experts we follow agree on this.
Natural sunlight is strongly supported for circadian health and mitochondrial function.
Who is behind it
Voices including a Princeton-trained molecular biology PhD, a board-certified cardiologist and an optometrist of twenty years.
How strong the research is
Mostly expert experience so far, with published research still catching up.
In their words
“if we could get them in the working from home and could we get them working outside so they're at least getting natural light on themselves to protect their muscle”
a Princeton-trained molecular biology PhD
Sunlight provides essential infrared light that energizes structured water in the body, supporting vascular health and mitochondrial function.
UVA sunlight hitting the skin liberates nitric oxide from artery walls which helps reduce plaque deposits and improve endothelial function
The sun is a perfect recipe for our eyes and supports healthy physiology.
Sunlight provides balanced UVA, blue, red, and infrared light essential for eye health and circadian signaling.
Natural sunlight provides NIR wavelengths missing from modern artificial lighting, which supports mitochondrial function and protein folding in retinal cells.
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How this reading was made
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None of the statements here come with a declared commercial interest. Last refreshed 23 September 2026.
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