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In this episode, we navigate the fascinating world of circadian rhythms and their profound impact on our health. We cover essential biology and protocols for human health, Autism or not. We will discuss how these natural cycles of light and dark regulate our biology, from hormone production to mood and cellular function, and why disruptions—particularly from artificial light—are a growing concern in modern society. Highlighting the role of melanopsin, a blue light-absorbing protein discovered as recently as 1998, we explore how exposure to LED and tech light can throw off our internal clocks, a challenge especially relevant for those with autism who often struggle with circadian rhythm issues.

Modern life has two problems: 1) removing ourselves from the full sun spectrum and 2) extending the day with artificial light at night. This, in larg ... 

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Keywords
Autism and AnxietyAutism Research Autism and MitochondriaAutism; AutisticAutism and Circadian Rhythms