The Sleep Scientist: "Sleeping After 11PM Is Killing You!" | Dr. Satchin Panda
Episode description
Dr. Satchin Panda is a renowned neuroscientist and professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. He is best known for his groundbreaking research on circadian rhythms, time-restricted eating, and their impact on metabolism and overall health. His work has significantly influenced the fields of chronobiology and nutrition. Dr. Panda is also the author of The Circadian Code, where he shares practical strategies to optimize health by aligning daily routines with the body's internal clock.
In our conversation we discuss:
(00:00) – What happens in our bodies when our circadian rhythm is out of sync
(06:16) – How to know if your circadian rhythm is out of sync
(11:07) – What matters more: timing of sleep or how long is your sleep
(15:47) – Consistency in your sleep schedule
(18:37) – Importance of getting bright natural light
(24:23) – Resetting circadian rhythm for a night shift worker
(28:54) – Product recommendation
(30:50) – Compensating for lost or poor sleep
(34:31) – What are the worst common habits the generation is doing that harm the quality of sleep
(40:45) – Eating late in relation to quality of sleep
(42:59) – Supplements
(48:15) – Prolonged fasting
(51:05) – Time window for liquid intake
(54:07) – Sipping
(56:10) – Exercising in the morning vs in the afternoon
(59:24) – Factors that may be overlooked in improving circadian rhythm
(1:01:32) – Ideal circadian day
Learn more about Dr. Satchin Panda:
https://www.salk.edu/scientist/satchidananda-panda/
https://www.instagram.com/satchin.panda/?hl=en
https://www.linkedin.com/in/satchin-panda-926ba369
App: https://www.mycircadianclock.org/Book: https://www.amazon.com/Circadian-Code-Supercharge-Transform-Midnight/dp/163565243X
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