Do you get outside for more than 5 minutes a day every day? According to recent research 50% of adults do not get enough sunlight. Sunlight exposure, and morning sunlight in particular, has been found to improve sleep quality while boosting vitamin D levels & subsequently strengthening bones. But did you know that the amount of time you spend in natural sunlight also determines the health of your digestive system lining? In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause discusses the connection between sunlight, sleep, resilience & gut health.
What You’ll Learn In Today’s Episode:
• How sunlight & gut health are directly connected
• How sunlight boosts mood
• Why sleep & wake cycles affect the gut
• Why sunlight is crucial for gut lining health
Resources from the Show:
Easy to read resource: Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s
Study on fecal serotonin increase in children being outdoors in nature
Melatonin & Gut Health
Melatonin and Gut Lining Health
Melatonin and Cancer
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