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Neglecting our body's natural clocks is harming our health (Part 1) | Satchin Panda, PhD


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Episode #280. Ever wondered how the simple act of timing – when you eat, sleep, or even look at your phone – could dramatically affect your health? In this episode, I sit down with circadian biology expert Dr Satchin Panda to explore this concept. We delve into the science of our body's internal clocks and offer practical advice to keep them in sync. Don't miss out on unlocking the potential of your circadian rhythm for a healthier, more balanced life.


We discuss:

  • Introduction (0:00)
  • Understanding Circadian Rhythms: Do They Influence Longevity? (1:55)
  • The Role of the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus (SCN) in Circadian Rhythms (6:20)
  • Cellular-Level Circadian Clocks: An Overview (10:33)
  • A Comprehensive Look at Circadian Disruption (15:56)
  • Effective Strategies for Managing Jet Lag (26:39)
  • The Impact of Blue Light on Circadian Rhythms (29:17)
  • Criteria for Diagnosing Circadian Rhythm Disorders (33:42)
  • Sensitivity Factors of Circadian Rhythms (34:58)
  • The Significance of Meal Timing in Circadian Rhythms (39:30)
  • Circadian Rhythms: Their Relation to Cholesterol and Blood Pressure (43:41)
  • Exploring the Link Between Circadian Disruption, DNA Damage, and Cancer Risk (46:49)
  • Circadian Disruption and Its Role in Chronic Disease Risk (49:34)
  • Time-Restricted Eating and Metabolic Health (55:22)
  • Outro (1:06:09)

  • To connect with Dr Satchin Panda, you can find him on Twitter and read his peer-reviewed papers on his profile. To learn more about circadian biology, his books, The Circadian Code and The Circadian Diabetes Code, are an incredible resource. You can also better understand your circadian rhythm while contributing to research with Dr Panda’s app, myCircadianClock.

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    Enjoy, friends.

    Simon


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