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So it's it's referred to in the literature as photobiomodulation photobiomodulation. If you want to look up any of the clinical studies, put photobiomodulation, and then put and dementia, and Alzheimer's, and skin, and inflammation, the studies will come up. But basically different nanometers of light have different effects in the body, and so they are well researched and publicized to reduce inflammation, increase microvascular circulation, so the smallest of the capillaries in our body are affected by light. They have a very specific effect in the mitochondria, the powerhouse of the cell. So if you actually went through the wall of a cell and into the cytoplasm and found the mitochondria and you went into the mitochondria, you'd see that there's a motor in there that's spinning around.

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Andrew Marino, a physicist and a lawyer, was the physicist and lawyer for Dr. Robert In fact, he was the guy that made good on Albert St. Georgie’s prediction that proteins were semiconductors. He worked for the military and did studies on the sanguine antenna built in Wisconsin to track submarines and found out that they caused problems. Information was delivered to the military in 1973, and Becker found that there was a lot more problems with electromagnetic pollution that’d be uncovered between Niagara Falls and New York City with power lines. When the military wouldn’t listen to him, he went on TV with Wallace on sixty Minutes, polled the nation, and literally a couple weeks after that, his lab was completely defunded. And remember, this guy was three times nominated for the Nobel Prize. The reason it never made waves, because remember, nobody back then had a salt on and nobody had a microwave oven, only the red. K? And just so you know, this was on the front page of the Boston Globe in 1977. So Marino was the guy, the physicist in his lab, who actually in congressional testimony in the early seventies, actually told the government, leading the congress, this is published in the archives. You can go read it yourself, satellites above the earth affected the magnetosphere, 80,000 kilometers from base stations on the surface of the earth. So the proof is there, my friend, but they've ignored it. So if you read his book, it's called Going Somewhere written by Andrew Marino. When I hear scientists tell me that non ADVMF can affect us because it's not ionizing radiation, that book alleviates all of them. The other thing I would say, his Roland Van Wyck’s book is beautiful to lay out all the stuff about biophotons and the stuff that the Russians have found and the biophoton research done by the Japanese and the Europeans. It's well researched. All the stuff about quantum mechanically has happened in biology from 2007 to current. We know that it's operational in photosynthesis. You now have books out written by Jim L. Callely and John Joy McFadden. The Life at the End where you'll learn about the Klitschko's experiment with European robins to figure out how birds navigate utilizing libido reception and free radical signaling in their eyes through cryptochromes. In other words, this science is well laid out. The problem is, it's not well known. And in your podcast, I'm laying out the reason why it's not well known because if you really knew what's really published, you probably wouldn't put he Jobs iPhone up to the side of your head and then you'll read Isaacson's biography and realize why Jobs didn't let his own kids use it. Why? Remember, every time Steve Jobs went to an iMac conference, everybody remembers his worn out popular Levi's. Remember that he died from a retroperitoneal camp. Don't ever forget that. Don't ever forget the story of the iPad that had an infrared detector based into it that Apple never marketed. Do you know why that was in there? Because when a child got an iPad and it touched its leg, you would turn off RF and microwave emission. So that tells you that Apple knew exactly what was going on. But they never marketed it because you would ask the question, why do you have an infrared turn on? The reason is simple, my friend. All the people listening to this, most of the young people, their digital babysitter is their iPhone and their iPad that they hand kids. And they're causing brain damage in every single child because that blue light is ruining the melanopsin sickling everywhere in their body. But the reason why that's good is because you're creating obedient idiots to make TikTok videos in the future.

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"You ever see a webcam with tape over it? Cute, right? But here's the twist. It's not always the camera you need to worry about. Some smart TVs, monitors, even LED lights come equipped with hidden sensors. Not to see you, but to watch your patterns. They track light changes, reflections, even your breathing rate, all in the name of optimizing your experience. That Silicon Valley's way of saying they're studying you like a lab rat. And that dead pixel in the corner of your screen might not be dead at all. It's just biding its time, waiting to gather data on your every move. So next time you settle in for a binge watch, remember, you might not be the only one watching. Welcome to the age of surveillance, where even the seemingly innocuous can be a window into your life."

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Computer screens emit blue light due to government programs like Operation Paperclip, which involved experiments on monkeys by drilling into their heads. Professor Delgado discovered behavior control wirelessly using RFID chips and semiconductors. The CIA then utilized electromagnetic radiation through screens to influence behavior. This technology is now used by companies like Google and Meta. The idea originated from the mafia in Las Vegas, who used blue-lit slot machines and free alcohol to manipulate people. This led to the CIA's MK Ultra program.

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Apple has clarified that the iPhone is not taking pictures every 5 seconds, but rather scanning our faces using infrared technology to optimize face ID and emoji features. A video shared by a follower shows that baby monitors also emit infrared lights. It is clear that this scanning is happening, but the question is whether Apple has other motives behind it. To turn off this feature, go to settings, face ID, and passcode, and toggle the attention aware features. The speaker wonders where the data collected for analysis is being stored and what others think about it.

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Your phone is not just a phone. It is the result of research that captures your attention, creating a power imbalance where you are unaware that you are being constantly monitored. They gather maximum information about you, surveilling you 24/7. In return, they know you so well that they can not only predict things about you but also manipulate your behavior. The internet of things will do the same.

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They argue that centralization—big pharma, the FCC, and other captured agencies—drives a problem that includes tech giants like Motorola, Nokia, Apple, Meta, and Google. They claim that programs government-sponsored at Tulane Neurosurgery and Neurology, known as MK Ultra, taught that people could be controlled through light waves. They describe a progression from cutting monkeys’ heads and wiring their heads to study behavior to the claim that we are controlled by light waves, not just by light in our environment. They point out that blue light is used by Dell, Apple, Meta, Google, and others on screens, and question why efflux or iris isn’t preloaded, suggesting the reason is that blue light lowers dopamine and melatonin, making people addicted. They attribute the discovery of this effect to the mafia rather than the CIA, linking it to the Las Vegas model: a desert city with great light and casinos that used blue light and alcohol to lower patrons’ dopamine so they would spend more money. They claim the CIA then redirected researchers to explore how to control without wires, moving from direct brain wires to semiconductors and LEDs through light. They recount that silicon valley developments with semiconductors produced LEDs, and that the early work included Delgado, a PhD researcher who implanted wires in a bull’s head to stop the animal via remote control, demonstrating a transition to wireless control. They assert that the next step was to eliminate wires and implant microchips in the brain, akin to Neuralink, enabling electrical, photoelectrical, and wireless control. They claim that researchers discovered that light could be used to control mammals, and that Meta and Google codified this through patents for blue light technology used in screens, owning the patents via patent attorneys. They reference Maria Manoulas in Los Angeles and her circle of friends connected to screens, asking whether these tools have been used to influence people and situations around them. They argue digital babysitting is successful for parents because a child becomes easier to control with screens, comparing this to a heroin addict needing a fix, explaining that exposure to electromagnetic pollution reduces beta endorphin (the natural brain opiate) and drives a need for external dopamine from drugs, alcohol, sex, or food. They claim this entire line of research originated in covert work at institutions such as Tulane, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, and Harvard, then moved into big tech. They explain the transition from old CRT screens to blue-lit modern screens, noting that those who own the patents control the algorithms and centralize medicine for profit. They suggest a cynical view of doctors: their burnout is tied to blue-lit electronic medical records like Epic, Cerner, and Meditech, which require data input rather than patient interaction. They ask who that serves and imply it harms both patients and doctors. They challenge the idea that technology saves money, asserting instead that it increases data collection and profit through big data. They warn that AI will be used to train computers to replace dermatologists, predicting that in twenty years people will visit Walgreens and consult AI-generated, Google-algorithm-created centralized medicine. They name Maria Manoulas and her circle as part of this ecosystem.

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Switching from an iPhone 13 back to an iPhone 11 has been the single biggest game changer in terms of product swaps I have made in my eight-year health journey. This is predominantly because the iPhone 11 has little to no flicker. Light flicker from LEDs is one of the most under discussed and underrated stressors to our biology, in my opinion, and it's really problematic for our nervous system and our eyes and our brain. It might be the reason why everyone is so drained after staring at screens all day long, especially their smartphones. Smartphones are worse because they are using OLED displays, and the iPhone 11 is the last generation before they shifted to an OLED display. The smartphones are using what's called pulse width modulation light control at a frequency that is just above visual perception, but is really activating to our nervous system, our eyes, and our brain. You can see this if you have a super slow motion camera and take a video of your iPhone or any modern smartphone. And once you see this, you cannot unsee it because that is what we're staring at all day long. Researchers, even engineers, agree that pulse width modulation light flicker can have severe side effects such as migraines, eye strain, causing epileptic episodes, aggravating symptoms in ASD children, anxiety, panic attacks, etcetera. As someone who suffered from post concussive syndrome, had one too many TBIs, I am really sensitive to pulse width modulation light flicker. So when I shifted back to the iPhone 11, it was truly life changing. Now the iPhone 11 also has fewer frequency bands that it operates in and no five G, which is another benefit. However, the battery life is pretty terrible. It's worth the trade off for me and is also why you have seen a few other folks in the health space talking about switching back to the iPhone 11. I love to see this trend, and I think anyone that has trouble with eye strain, that has trouble with regulating their nervous system, that has a history of concussions should really check out switching back to the iPhone 11 as their main smartphone.

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In the video, Speaker 0 explains that LED lights are being pushed aggressively, even given away for free, because they will connect everything in the Internet of Things. These LED lights can be connected to a cellphone, a tablet, all home appliances, the thermostat, cars, the garage, and more, allowing monitoring and data collection from these devices. They can also be used to turn off devices based on climate reasons and other factors, meaning you are connected up to the Internet of Things. What’s interesting, according to the speaker, is that these LED lights “ping a lot of microwave radiation,” which will be demonstrated in the next video. The speaker describes using a TriField EMF tester to check the radiation coming off the LED lights and shows results labeled as “off the charts.” The claim is that by bringing these lights into the home, microwave radiation is being pinged into the house. The speaker asserts that this microwave radiation can impact health, listing effects on the heart, brain, eyes, skin, and other organs. The LED lights’ capability to connect to the Internet of Things is highlighted again as part of this scenario. The video then notes a claim about a 2016 announcement from the AMA, stating that LED lights can increase the risk of cataracts and eye degeneration, implying long-term harm to eyesight while allegedly promoting environmental aims. In summary, the narrator claims: - LED lights are being pushed and given away because they enable the Internet of Things, connecting to smartphones, tablets, home appliances, thermostats, cars, and garages for monitoring and control. - These LEDs allegedly “ping a lot of microwave radiation,” detectable with an EMF tester, described as “off the charts.” - The radiation entering the home is claimed to impact health, including the heart, brain, eyes, skin, and other organs, in addition to enabling IoT connectivity. - The speaker cites a 2016 AMA statement asserting that LED lights can increase the risk of cataracts and eye degeneration.

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Most of us would never let a 100 people walk into our bedroom first thing in the morning, but we are letting a 100 people into the bedroom of our mind through our phone every time when we wake up in the morning. So what's happening is your brain is just trying to wake up and all of a sudden you are bombarding it with negativity, noise and notifications. What's happening? Your brain's having to quickly wake up, It's like trying to take a car from zero to 60 miles per hour in a couple of seconds. That's literally what you're trying to do to your brain. So now what you've done, you've exhausted your brain already by putting the foot on the pedal.

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stingray dirt box people. Human body communication. Get rid of the radio frequency, go straight through the optogenetics of the National Science Foundation and the body using CRISPR Cas nine, optical coherence tomography, and biophotonics. The old way of routing data on the Internet is going away. We have updated, and that is not going to change. The body part formerly known in layman's terms as the aura is your human biofield. It's back on the National Institute of Health in 02/2015. It was removed from the National Institute of Health in 1910. The organs and tissues that comprise the immune system, thymus, bone marrow, lymph vessels, spleen, and skin. That's your electrical homeostasis of your whole body. Emergent technologies exist already deployed, like I said, or your microwave is fake and your Bitcoin is a hallucination. We are using human body communication. and now the new upgrade is body area networks. You are the body area network encapsulated in all these other networks.

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One hundred percent of mental health issues, there will be some level of circadian disruption. There's a clock in my head. The suprachiasmatic nucleus. Is master clock. And this clock regulates every cell in my body. And it controls the release of a chemical, which makes those cells, organs, every part of my body do stuff. So it is your hypothalamus, so the suprachiasmatic nucleus, it responds to light, and it responds to darkness. So that's like the most pronounced entrainment cue for this master clock. And it then tells, it sends signals to every cell tissue in your body as to what it needs to be doing in the presence of light, in the presence of darkness. And when we are viewing light at a phase of the natural light dark cycle, that is if I am awake when I should be sleeping, or I am sleeping when I should be awake when my body anticipates that, it causes huge amounts of stress in the system. If we do this once or twice, not a big deal. But if we're doing this chronically, Okay, it has massive health consequences.

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Exposure to screen type light between the hours of 11PM and 4AM activates a specific circuit in a brain area called the habenula that lowers dopamine and creates a sense of disappointment. So it's pro depressive. That's straight from the discussion that followed: “from 11PM to 4AM, if you're on your phone, if you're looking at a TV or iPad or screen consistently, it's going to make you more depressed.” It was noted that “in theory, yes,” but in practice you would have to do that pretty consistently. The conversation also clarified that it’s the brightness of light, not the color of the light, that matters. Measures to mitigate include dimming it way, way down, or wearing glasses or using biohacking stuff. The claim was reiterated: “the studies by multiple groups are showing that from 11PM to 4AM, if you're on your phone… it’s going to make you more depressed.” The response added that there isn’t just one exposure; rather, “it's not like one exposure,” and “it's going to dim dopamine” or “blunt dopamine.”

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Speaker 0 highlights Michael Gradazar's argument: it's not the blue light. It's that these devices are attention capture devices, and they are designed to ruthlessly fleece you of your attention economy. My goodness are they good at doing it because they've spent hundreds of millions of dollars developing that technology. And as a consequence, you become so cerebrally activated that it masks your state of sleepiness. The passage frames this as a critique of how digital interfaces leverage attention through substantial financial investment, leading to heightened neural activation and fatigue masking. Gradazar's assertion emphasizes attention capture over screen light as the primary mechanism.

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Some smart TVs, monitors, even LED lights come equipped with hidden sensors. Not to see you, but to watch your patterns. They track light changes, reflections, even your breathing rate, all in the name of optimizing your experience. That Silicon Valley's way of saying they're studying you like a lab rat. And that dead pixel in the corner of your screen might not be dead at all. It's just biding its time, waiting to gather data on your every move. They call it progress, but really, you're the beta test in this grand experiment. So next time you settle in for a binge watch, remember, you might not be the only one watching. Welcome to the age of surveillance, where even the seemingly innocuous can be a window into your life.

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When you fail at something like a nollie heelflip and it doesn’t go well, those failures create a sense of frustration, but that is your forebrain—the part of your brain that can pay attention—turning on to pay more attention on the next trial. If you made it, and then made it again, you wouldn’t pay attention in the same way. So, if you want to learn something, you have to pay attention. And when that frustration kicks in, that’s when you know that the next trial is the one where you actually can learn the most, whether or not you make it or not. Over time, as you start getting better at it, that improvement usually happens because you had enough focused repetitions where you were really trying—trying, trying, focusing, focusing, focusing, failing, failing, failing—and then all of the changes in the nervous system that allow you to do something you once could not do occur during sleep and what we call non sleep deep rest. So your brain rewires while you’re asleep; it takes the events of the previous day and it makes adjustments in its connectivity—literally the connections between neurons, sometimes new neurons, but mostly the connectivity between neurons. And then you step out on it, it’s like, nah, That’s yo…

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Red light and infrared light can pass down into the deeper layers of our skin, where it can change the metabolic function of particular cells. Within the dermis, the deep layers of our skin, we have what are called sebaceous glands that actually make the oil that is present in our skin. So if you've ever had an infected hair follicle, that's not a coincidence that hair follicles tend to get infected. Part of it is because there's actually a portal down and around the hair follicle, but the sebaceous gland is where the oil is created that is going to give rise to, for instance, acne lesions.

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Dosing considerations: "spectrum can I get? Then, how long should I do it? And then, how often?" "directly turn up the energy inside of your cells" "So your cellular respiration is going to speed up." "you can throw off a lot more oxidants, lot more free radicals. Pro oxidation." "they directly decrease the free radical buildup and the oxidative formation." "So you're getting the benefit of energy without the benefit of oxidation because the red light has taken care of that." "through those and some other means, are going to help the cell not only to kick start and to work faster, but you're going to help the cell to build up more healing capacity." "If you have a sick cell that is running slowly and the mitochondria in the cell are running slowly, it cannot heal like it ought to."

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Lou shows an image of a guy running with ear pods and checking a device like an Apple Watch, asking how much that is doing inside his body and noting many people are likely using them. Speaker 1 says we’ve all been sold sexy products that are fun, but the risks aren’t being shared. They offer a free public education webinar every month, two hours, to walk through the science, and for cliff notes they provide the following immediate observations people may notice: - Headaches - Nosebleeds - Anxiety - Depression - Insomnia They describe this as a neurotoxin that pulsates our biological system many, many times per second, more than the Earth’s natural electromagnetic field. The brain perceives this invisible light energy as the lights are on, which disrupts the circadian rhythm in the wee hours of darkness. Melatonin suppression is singled out as a major consequence, affecting sleep and the nighttime cell repair and regeneration processes. The blood-brain barrier is a membrane surrounding the brain that helps keep toxins out of sensitive brain areas. The speaker claims that constant pulsing with man-made microwave radiofrequency opens up or permeates the blood-brain barrier, allowing toxins to accompany blood into the brain and contributing to increased neurotoxicity today. The speaker also mentions something called rouleaux formation. When radiating devices like a phone are held, the pinky finger tingles. Citing Dr. Magda Havas and Dr. Rob Brown, they say this exposure leads to rouleaux formation. The speaker explains rouleaux as red blood cells that are normally free-floating and deliver oxygen throughout the body being affected by microwave radiation, causing red blood cells to become magnetized and stick together, forming chains like a stack of coins that cannot efficiently reach tissues and organs to deliver oxygen. Rouleaux formation is described as a very serious concern.

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Let me tell you about how your phone works because it's related to how they log into your body. This has been going on for a long time, using radio frequency to interact with our biofields, which make up 80% of our immune system. They're hacking into our cells, changing them for transhumanism and life extension. Since 2005, coders have been working with biosensors for cybersecurity in digital IDs, using the human body for signals. They told us energy work and auras weren't real, but they're using our neurons for AI, pulling them out of our bodies and storing them in chipsets. Your body is now a wide body area network, accessible via web portals, where they perturbate cell structure. This leads to psionic abilities, but they'll try to take them away by logging into you with Geomancer, electrocuting the air molecules around your head, and hitting you with a terahertz bullet.

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A peer-reviewed study documented 55 undeclared chemical elements in COVID gene therapy technology from Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, CanSino, Sinopharm, and Sputnik 5, including toxic elements. Researchers deduced the injections are part of a secret worldwide nanotechnological experimentation program. Optogenetics, selected as method of the year in 2010 by Nature Video, allows scientists to switch on cells in a mouse's brain with light, activating nerve cells. This technique can target specific neurons, like in a fly where light activates neurons, causing it to jump. Engineered mouse heart cells can also beat in time to pulses of light. Optogenetics involves putting molecules that convert light into electricity into neurons, allowing scientists to turn cells on or off. These molecules are borrowed from nature and delivered into neurons using gene therapy. Optogenetics has had a lot of impact in the scientific world, but it hasn't been used in any human patients yet because it requires a gene therapy to deliver the gene that encodes for these light activated molecules into the body. Researchers at La Quinta Columna pointed out the possible relationship between the injections and the invisible light which is constantly flashing from our mobile phones.

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Using Light (Sunlight, Blue Light & Red Light) to Optimize Health | Huberman Lab Podcast #68

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Welcome to the Huberman Lab podcast. I'm Andrew Huberman, a professor at Stanford, and today we will explore the powerful uses of light to optimize health, including skin health, hormone balance, sleep regulation, and even dementia offsetting. Light can be translated into electrical and hormonal signals in our bodies, impacting gene expression throughout our lifespan. I will provide specific protocols based on peer-reviewed literature to help you use different wavelengths of light for health benefits. Historically, the use of light in therapy is well-established, with the Nobel Prize awarded in 1903 for phototherapy in lupus treatment. Recent research from Dr. Glenn Jeffrey at University College London highlights red light therapy's potential to counter age-related vision loss. Brief exposures to red light early in the day can significantly improve vision in individuals over 40, as it enhances ATP production in metabolically active retinal cells. I will also announce two live events in May, focusing on mental and physical health tools. The podcast aims to provide zero-cost scientific information to the public, supported by sponsors like Athletic Greens, which offers foundational nutrients and probiotics, and Thesis, which creates custom nootropics for cognitive enhancement. Now, let's discuss the physics and biology of light. Light is electromagnetic energy with various wavelengths, impacting our biology at different levels. Longer wavelengths, like red and near-infrared light, penetrate tissues more effectively than shorter wavelengths like blue or ultraviolet light. This penetration allows light to influence cellular functions, including those in mitochondria, which produce ATP. Light can modulate biological signals through absorption by specific pigments in our cells. For example, photoreceptors in our eyes absorb light, enabling vision, while melanocytes in our skin respond to UV light, affecting pigmentation. Light exposure can have both direct effects on cells and indirect effects through signaling pathways. Melatonin, a hormone regulated by light exposure, plays a crucial role in sleep and seasonal biological rhythms. Light inhibits melatonin production, which varies with seasonal changes in daylight. For optimal health, it is essential to get appropriate sunlight exposure, particularly in the morning, to regulate melatonin and support overall well-being. During winter months, individuals may experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Bright light exposure can help mitigate this condition. It's advisable to limit bright light exposure at night to maintain healthy melatonin levels. Using dim red or amber light at night can help avoid melatonin suppression. Research shows that UVB light exposure can enhance mood, increase testosterone and estrogen levels, and improve immune function. Regular UVB exposure can also accelerate wound healing and promote hair growth. The skin acts as an endocrine organ, responding to light and influencing hormonal pathways. Low-level light therapy (LLLT) using red and near-infrared light has shown promise in treating skin conditions like acne and promoting healing. These therapies work by enhancing mitochondrial function and reducing reactive oxygen species in cells. Recent studies indicate that red light therapy can improve visual function in older adults by enhancing ATP production in retinal cells and reducing age-related degeneration. The Jeffrey lab's research demonstrates that just a few minutes of red light exposure can lead to significant improvements in visual acuity. Additionally, Li-Huei Tsai's work at MIT shows that flickering light at specific frequencies can induce gamma oscillations in the brain, promoting neuroprotection and reducing Alzheimer's-related markers. This non-invasive approach could lead to new therapies for cognitive decline. In summary, light has profound effects on our biology, influencing hormones, mood, immune function, and cellular health. By understanding and applying these principles, we can harness the power of light to enhance our well-being. Thank you for joining me today, and I look forward to sharing more insights in future episodes.

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191 - Revolutionizing our understanding of mental illness with optogenetics

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In this episode of The Drive Podcast, host Peter Attia welcomes Karl Deisseroth, a prominent psychiatrist and neuroscientist. They reminisce about their time at Stanford and discuss their academic journeys, including Deisseroth's MD-PhD program and his early interest in the brain. Deisseroth reflects on his decision to pursue psychiatry after initially aiming for neurosurgery, driven by a desire to understand the brain at both cellular and human levels. Deisseroth shares insights into the challenges of balancing clinical training with research, particularly during his residency, where he managed to maintain a connection to his lab work. He emphasizes the importance of the MSTP program, which allowed him to explore both clinical and research paths simultaneously. The conversation shifts to Deisseroth's groundbreaking work in optogenetics, a technique that allows scientists to control neurons with light. He explains how this technology emerged from the understanding of channel rhodopsins, proteins that respond to light, and how it enables precise manipulation of specific cell types in the brain. This advancement has profound implications for understanding and treating mental illnesses. Deisseroth discusses the significance of his research in understanding psychiatric disorders, particularly depression and anxiety. He highlights how optogenetics has helped identify the neural circuits involved in these conditions, revealing that different aspects of anxiety and depression can be traced to distinct cell types. This specificity opens new avenues for targeted treatments. The discussion also touches on the evolutionary basis of mental illnesses, including the potential adaptive value of traits like mania and the complexities of depression. Deisseroth reflects on the role of trauma in amplifying mental health issues and the importance of understanding these conditions through both genetic and environmental lenses. Throughout the conversation, Deisseroth emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of the brain's mechanisms to develop effective treatments for psychiatric disorders. He expresses optimism about the future of neuroscience and the potential for optogenetics to inform new therapeutic strategies. The episode concludes with a discussion of Deisseroth's book, "Projections," which explores the emotional and psychological dimensions of mental illness. Attia praises Deisseroth's writing style and the accessibility of his insights, encouraging listeners to engage with the material. They agree to continue their conversation in the future, highlighting the ongoing exploration of topics such as personality disorders and the therapeutic potential of psychedelics.

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Using Red Light to Improve Metabolism & the Harmful Effects of LEDs | Dr. Glen Jeffery

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In this Huberman Lab episode, Andrew Huberman speaks with Dr. Glen Jeffrey to explore how different wavelengths of light shape cellular energy, metabolism, and longevity, and why indoor lighting—especially modern LEDs—may have profound health implications. The conversation opens with a warning about short-wavelength light, particularly from LEDs, and a rigorous case for viewing lighting as a public health issue. Dr. Jeffrey explains that mitochondria respond to light not in isolation but through their watery, intracellular milieu; long-wavelength light, including red and near-infrared wavelengths, appears to boost mitochondrial function by affecting the viscosity and dynamics of intracellular water, thereby accelerating ATP production and upregulating mitochondrial proteins. This mechanistic frame helps account for observed physiological effects, from improved skin and vision to better blood sugar regulation, and even potential protection against mitochondrial damage from excessive LED exposure. The pair discuss striking demonstrations: red light can lower glucose spikes in a controlled study when applied to a small patch of skin, and bees and retinal cells show immediate metabolic responses to different wavelengths. They emphasize that light delivered to specific tissues can produce systemic effects through intercellular mitochondrial communication, possibly via cytokines and vesicles that travel through the body, suggesting a body-wide network of mitochondrial signaling rather than isolated organ effects. The hosts also cover the depth of light penetration, noting that long-wavelength photons can traverse skin and skull, albeit with variability due to tissue scattering and absorption by water and deoxygenated blood, while short-wavelength blue light tends to drive deleterious changes in mitochondria, weight regulation, and liver stress in animal models. This leads to a broader discussion of how the built environment—architectural lighting, glass insulation, and indoor plants—can influence mitochondrial health, cognitive function, and vision, with implications for schools, offices, and healthcare facilities. They stress the importance of balance across the spectrum, highlighting that sunlight provides a natural, balanced mix of wavelengths, whereas artificial lighting often skews toward blue, demanding strategies such as dimmer incandescent or halogen lighting in the morning and protective measures at night. The episode closes with reflections on early intervention in mitochondrial-related diseases, ongoing clinical trials for retinal and systemic benefits of red light, and the hopeful potential for low-cost, widely accessible lighting adjustments to advance public health, energy efficiency, and quality of life. topics_old_labeling_removed_in_final_script_only The conversation covers red/near-infrared light therapy, mitochondrial function, light absorption by water, sunlight vs LED spectra, circadian timing, retinal aging, and public health lighting strategies.

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Using Light to Optimize Health | Huberman Lab Essentials

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Light is described as a pervasive biological signal that the body translates into electrical, hormonal, and genetic activity. The host explains how different wavelengths of light penetrate tissues to varying depths and how photoreceptors in the eye, along with skin cells, relay light information to brain circuits and endocrine systems. A key emphasis is that light exposure influences melatonin production via intrinsically photosensitive melanopsin cells, linking daily and seasonal cycles to sleep, mood, and overall physiology. The discussion highlights how melatonin serves as a transducer of environmental light, guiding physiological timing across the year, and notes that bright indoor light can suppress melatonin with consequences for sleep, mood, and circadian alignment. The host also covers how exposure to ultraviolet B light through the skin or eyes can acutely raise sex hormones, affect fertility markers, and alter mate behavior in animal models, while acknowledging differences in humans. The broader point is that light signals modulate regulatory and protective hormonal processes, immune function, and tissue renewal, with seasonal patterns shaping experiences of energy and well-being. Practical guidance includes balancing outdoor light exposure across seasons, considering blue-light blocking, and using devices like light panels or SAD lamps to support mood and circadian health in darker months. Cautions are raised about excessive bright light, especially at night, and about individual risk factors for skin or eye disease when increasing UV exposure. The overview also touches how red and near-infrared light can penetrate deeper tissues to influence mitochondria, boost ATP, reduce reactive oxygen species, and potentially support skin healing and neuronal function, including research in aging vision and the potential for improving older adults’ visual performance.