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Huberman's Morning Red Light for Vision & Brain Health
Using Light to Improve Health
This routine involves using a red light panel or source in the morning to improve vision and neuronal function. The specific wavelengths of 670nm and 790nm have been shown to reduce reactive oxygen species and increase ATP in photoreceptor cells, leading to better visual acuity. Do this routine within 3 hours of waking up.
The episode describes the mechanisms by which different wavelengths of light impact the cells, tissues and organs of the human body, and how specifically timed light exposure of specific wavelengths can be used to improve sleep, enhance alertness, modulate hormone levels, and improve mood. It also explains the use of ultraviolet and infrared phototherapies to relieve pain, increase testosterone and estrogen levels, improve skin health, appearance and wound healing, and how red light can be used to offset age-related vision loss and provide neuroprotection.