Humans are solar powered.
And I have only touched the surface.
Each wavelength of sunlight has a job to do.
Infrared, red, blue, UVA, UVB... they all trigger different systems.
Sunlight is a biological signal that helps to regulate:
→ Mitochondrial energy production.
→ Gene expression & circadian rhythm.
→ Appetite, fat-burning, and blood sugar.
→ Brain function, sleep, and mental clarity.
→ Immunity, wound healing, and inflammation.
→ Hormones like serotonin, cortisol, and melatonin.
Next time sometimes tells you to avoid or block the sun, you can tell them that's not a good idea.
Sunlight is a nutrient, we are solar powered.
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? = Circumstantial evidence but likely in my eyes.
There is an overlap between some wavelengths e.g. Red & Infrared and visible light has not been extensively studied.
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Jack Schroeder 
George Ferman 
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Sam Soete 
Sarah Kleiner 
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Zaid K. Dahhaj 
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