My review of products that assist
with melatonin production at nighttime: BluBlocker glasses, ZenTech, Sylvania
LEDs , and lights from lowbluelights.com
From upgradedself.com:
"The Low-Blue
Night Light comes with a unique amber
LED bulb that does NOT emit ANY visible blue wavelengths of light known to suppress melatonin unlike ordinary bulbs, making it a perfect choice for people who are prone to tossing, turning, and awakening in the middle of the night. An experiment found that people who woke up in the middle of the night and saw this amber light continued producing melatonin."
"Your sleep is just as important as your diet. Poor sleep has been shown to lead to diseases and depression.
Artificial lights at night may be the contributor to your lack of sleep. Your devices, like your computer, cell phone, and tablet, emit a blue light that excites your brain and keeps you from falling asleep.
Your body is sophisticatedly equipped with an internal clock called your circadian rhythm. It signals your body to be awake during lighted hours, and asleep during dark hours. But not all light is created equal.
Large amounts of artificial blue light emitting from electronics at night is disastrous to your natural circadian rhythm. The blue light suppresses melatonin production, and tricks your body into thinking it is still daytime, which keeps you from falling asleep naturally, and decreases the quality of your sleep.
The pineal gland secretes the hormone melatonin when the sun sets.
Melatonin is responsible for making you sleepy, making you fall asleep, and staying asleep. Melatonin production is inhibited when you are exposed to blue light, keeping you up at night, and possibly decreasing the quality of your sleep.
Hack your device and improve sleep quality with Zen Tech, a simple-to-use, blue-blocking screen solution."
From blublocker.com:
"The BluBlocker experience all starts when you first put on a pair.
The world will change and you'll never want to go back to ordinary sunglasses again. The high-definition Malenium lenses block
100% of UV and blue light, giving you a level of protection and clarity that only BluBlocker sunglasses provide.
Blue light doesn't focus on the retina which is the focusing screen of the eye whereas other colors focus close to the retina. When you "block blue light" with BluBlocker sunglasses you eliminate this problem. Objects appear clearer, sharper, and well defined. You get amazing clarity and the best protection with BluBlocker's high-definition BluRay Malenium lenses."
This channel and the majority of its videos explores the concepts of biohacking and the
Quantified Self movement. This includes smart drug / nootropic use, biofeedback devices, brain-mind technologies, contemplative practices, diet, exercise, and the philosophical contexts surrounding them.
Nothing on this video or channel replaces medical advice from your
Doctor.
Anything I personally talk about is limited to my own experience.
I am not a physician, I am just some guy on YouTube. I encourage everyone to follow the law and I do not condone drug abuse.
- published: 06 May 2015
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