Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Scott Zimmerman is an optics engineer and light researcher who has been studying the effect of non-visible light on the human body. He has made some fascinating and unexpected discoveries about the ways our bodies use infrared light from the sun and how melatonin, the so-called hormone of darkness, is actually being produced constantly in our mitochondria during the day. Truly groundbreaking stuff. It frames the harm of an indoor, artificially-lit existence in even poorer light excuse the pun ;)
This is a sometimes complex but highly informative interview, and is a great complement to my Jack Kruse Series. Enjoy!
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 Infrared Light's Impact on Human Body
00:12:37 The Biological Effects of Different Wavelengths
00:21:44 The Importance of Near Infrared Light
00:42:26 Melanin, Sunscreens, and Energy Absorption
00:58:44 The Roles and Functions of Melatonin
00:1:16:12 Importance of Sunlight and Visible Light
01:29:29 Impact of Artificial Lighting on Health
01:39:10 Lighting's Impact on Health and Well-Being
01:51:02 Open Conversations and Peer Review Importance
LINKS
Melatonin and the Optics of the Human Body by Scott Zimmeramn & Russel Reiter
melatonin-research.net/index.php/MR/article/view/19
Melatonin: Both a Messenger of Darkness and a Participant in the Cellular Actions of Non-Visible Solar Radiation of Near Infrared Light
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9855654
Melatonin research Journal
melatonin-research.net/index.php/MR/index
NIRA: Near infrared light bulbs (Scott's company)
niralighting.com
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Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/scott-zimmerman-29b7b59?trk=public_post_feed-actor-name
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DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast is purely for informational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast or YouTube channel.
#quantum #circadianhealth #melatonin #melatoninrelease #circadianrhythm #light #sun #infraredlight
Scott Zimmerman is an optics engineer and light researcher who has been studying the effect of non-visible light on the human body. He has made some fascinating and unexpected discoveries about the ways our bodies use infrared light from the sun and how melatonin, the so-called hormone of darkness, is actually being produced constantly in our mitochondria during the day. Truly groundbreaking stuff. It frames the harm of an indoor, artificially-lit existence in even poorer light excuse the pun ;)
This is a sometimes complex but highly informative interview, and is a great complement to my Jack Kruse Series. Enjoy!
SUPPORT the Regenerative Health Podcast by purchasing through the following links:
🎤 ASK ME ANYTHING in my Private Skool Community group - weekly Q&A, my 52-page eBook, PDF resource downloads & more. USD20/month, cancel anytime
skool.com/dr-maxs-circadian-reset
🥩 WOLKI FARM. Highest quality fully grassfed & pastured pork, beef, lamb & eggs raised with holistic principles and shipped around Australia. Code DRMAX for 10% off https://wolkifarm.com.au/DRMAX
🚨 BON CHARGE. Blue blockers, EMF laptop pads, circadian friendly lighting, and more. Code DRMAX for 15% off. boncharge.com/?rfsn=7170569.687e6d
🚨 CHROMA. Advanced photobiomodulation devices including D-light (Vitamin D-generating) & Lux vital with OPN3-5 stimulation, cold pillow for the ultimate night's sleep. Use code DRMAX for 11% off. getchroma.co/?ref=i6p39fn0
🚨 MIDWEST RED LIGHT THERAPY. Blue blockers, photobiomodulation devices, shipping to USA. Code DRMAX for 10% offmidwestredlighttherapy.com/affiliate/DRMAX
TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 Infrared Light's Impact on Human Body
00:12:37 The Biological Effects of Different Wavelengths
00:21:44 The Importance of Near Infrared Light
00:42:26 Melanin, Sunscreens, and Energy Absorption
00:58:44 The Roles and Functions of Melatonin
00:1:16:12 Importance of Sunlight and Visible Light
01:29:29 Impact of Artificial Lighting on Health
01:39:10 Lighting's Impact on Health and Well-Being
01:51:02 Open Conversations and Peer Review Importance
LINKS
Melatonin and the Optics of the Human Body by Scott Zimmeramn & Russel Reiter
melatonin-research.net/index.php/MR/article/view/19
Melatonin: Both a Messenger of Darkness and a Participant in the Cellular Actions of Non-Visible Solar Radiation of Near Infrared Light
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9855654
Melatonin research Journal
melatonin-research.net/index.php/MR/index
NIRA: Near infrared light bulbs (Scott's company)
niralighting.com
Follow SCOTT
Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/scott-zimmerman-29b7b59?trk=public_post_feed-actor-name
Follow DR MAX
Twitter: twitter.com/MaxGulhaneMD
Instagram: twitter.com/MaxGulhaneMD
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1661751206
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6edRmG3IFafTYnwQiJjhwR
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/maxgulhanemd
DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast is purely for informational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast or YouTube channel.
#quantum #circadianhealth #melatonin #melatoninrelease #circadianrhythm #light #sun #infraredlight
