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β°πŸ‘΅πŸ”¬ Circadian Code to Extend Longevity | Satchin Panda | TEDxVeniceBeach

πŸ€– AI Summary

  • πŸ—“οΈ Lifestyle is defined by when, what, and how much we 🍽️ eat, 😴 sleep, and πŸƒ move daily [01:28].
  • ⏰ Our bodies have a 24-hour timing system called the circadian clock, which regulates 😴 sleep, 🍎 nutrition, and πŸ‹οΈβ€β™€οΈ physical activity [01:58].
  • ⚠️ Disruptions to this clock can lead to various πŸ€• health issues [03:21].
  • πŸ’‘ Light, especially πŸ”· blue light, sensed by melanopsin in the πŸ‘οΈ eye, synchronizes the 🧠 master clock in the brain [05:11].
  • πŸŒƒ Exposure to bright light at night and β˜€οΈ insufficient daylight can disrupt the clock [06:26].
  • πŸ• Eating at the wrong times can also disrupt circadian rhythms and βš™οΈ metabolism [08:20].
  • 🐭 Mice studies showed that those who ate within a consistent ⏳ 8-12 hour window were healthier than those with 🍩 random eating patterns, regardless of diet [11:43].
  • πŸ“± Data from people using the β€œMy Circadian Clock” app revealed that many eat for 1️⃣5️⃣ hours or longer each day [14:18].
  • πŸ“‰ Overweight individuals who restricted their eating to a πŸ”Ÿ-hour window experienced βš–οΈ weight loss and improved 😴 sleep and ⚑ energy levels [14:45].
  • βœ… Sticking to a regular 🍽️ eating and 😴 sleeping schedule can help reverse or cure many βš•οΈ chronic diseases [16:38].

πŸ“š Book Recommendations

⏰ Circadian Rhythms

😴 Sleep

🍎 Nutrition

  • Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy: The Harvard Medical School Guide to Healthy Eating by Walter C. Willett
  • In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto by Michael Pollan

βš™οΈ Metabolism

  • The Glucose Goddess Method: The 4-Week Guide to Cutting Cravings, Getting Your Energy Back, and Feeling Amazing by Jessie InchauspΓ©
  • Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia