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#065 Dr. Satchin Panda on Circadian Insights into Exercise Timing, Melatonin Biology, and Peak Cognition
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English - July 05, 2021 23:16 - 1 hour - 87.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 4.9K ratingsMedicine Health & Fitness Nutrition fasting fitness healthspan longevity coldexposure depression diet domdagostino exercise foundmyfitness Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Dr. Satchin Panda
Dr. Satchidananda (Satchin) Panda is a professor in the Regulatory Biology Laboratory at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies.
Dr. Panda’s work focuses on chronobiology, the study of the day-night cycles that drive the multifaceted activities of the human body, using genetic, genomic, and biochemical approaches. He is an expert on circadian rhythms and a pioneer in the field of time-restricted eating. A priority for Dr. Panda when designing his studies is to identify strategies that positively impact public health.
In this episode, Dr. Panda and I discuss...
00:00:00 - Introduction 00:04:29 - How circadian rhythms influence human health 00:12:30 - Seeking bright light in the morning and avoiding it in the evening improves sleep 00:20:40 - Supplemental melatonin may counteract evening bright light exposure 00:26:16 - The relationship between melatonin and insulin secretion 00:33:15 - Shift work, jet lag, and modern life contribute to circadian dysfunction 00:45:10 - Naps might aid with afternoon sleepiness and sleep loss 00:47:05 - Indoor lighting can be used to promote healthy circadian rhythms 00:51:20 - Time-restricted eating strengthens circadian biology 01:02:13 - Dr. Panda’s ongoing study uses a smartphone app to track diet 01:03:41 - Most people are unaware of their eating patterns 01:07:58 - How Dr. Panda incorporates his research findings into his own life 01:16:21 - Our circadian rhythms dictate when we should exerciseIf you’re interested in learning more, you can read the full show notes here: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes/satchin-panda-3
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