86. Biology of Human-Friendly Lighting | Scott Zimmerman & Andrew LaTour

Two world-leading experts in photobiology join me to discuss the negative health effects indoor lighting, what we currently know about how light interacts with biological systems and what this means for your health.

Watch my previous episodes with Scott and Andrew: Scott Zimmerman I - Near Infrared Light & Melatonin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYqT7i8teGs Scott Zimmerman II - Problem of Indoor Lighting & NIR deficiency https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXiOEGuIDfM Andrew LaTour I - Introduction to Photobiomodulation & Red Light Therapy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alntrkUDq8E Andrew LaTour II - Best Lighting for Optimal Health & Circadian Rhythms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR1GMyFETuU

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction to Indoor Lighting and Health 05:04 Government Regulations and LED Lighting Challenges 07:10 Addressing Near-Infrared Deficiency 12:23 The Importance of Wavelengths and Dosing in Light Therapy 16:02 Circadian Rhythms and Light Exposure 21:06 Melatonin Production and Its Implications 24:06 The Role of Dimming and Spectrum in Lighting 28:54 The Need for Bright Light During the Day 35:02 The Body as a Solar Collector 40:47 The Evolution of Human Light Exposure 49:17 Exploring Systemic Effects of Light Therapy 52:40 The Historical Context of Light and Health 54:22 Understanding the Impact of Sunlight on Health 59:59 Dosing and Indoor Lighting: A Historical Perspective 01:06:15 Photobiomodulation vs. Ambient Light Exposure 01:17:49 Mechanisms of Light Interaction with the Body 01:35:50 The Importance of Near Infrared in Photobiology 01:36:35 Understanding Energy at the Molecular Level 01:39:12 The Role of Light in Biological Evolution 01:40:28 Photon Behavior and Biological Implications 01:46:28 Criteria for Human-Friendly Lighting 01:58:42 The Importance of Balanced Blue Light 02:01:41 Integrating Light into the Health Movement

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