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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...

• 00:05:31 - How circadian rhythms influence human health.
• 00:12:30 - How seeking bright light in the morning and avoiding it in the evening can help us sleep better.
• 00:20:40 - How the ability of supplemental melatonin to counteract evening bright light exposure varies.
• 00:26:16 - How understanding the relationship between melatonin and insulin secretion might help us decide when to eat.
• 00:33:15 - How shift work, jet lag, and modern lifestyles contribute to altered circadian rhythms and metabolic dysfunction.
• 00:45:10 - How naps might aid with afternoon sleepiness and sleep loss.
• 00:47:05 - How we can tailor our indoor lighting environment to promote healthy circadian rhythms.
• 00:51:20 - How time-restricted eating (eating within a narrow time range) can be beneficial.
• 01:02:13 - How Dr. Panda’s ongoing study uses a smartphone app to track when people eat.
• 01:03:41 - How 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 - How our circadian rhythms dictate when we should exercise – and how caffeine provides a workaround.

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