How poor lighting leads to early aging

The human body and many animals are so arranged that at night it definitely needs darkness. It would seem, what's wrong with light illumination?

Back in the 20th century, studies have shown a direct relationship between incorrect lighting and the development of cancer. With moderate light at night, the risk of cancer increases by 30%, and with high light, by 80%.

At night, the body produces the hormone melatonin, it is also called sleep hormone. The higher the blood level, the better the person recovers during sleep and the slower they age.

How melatonin helps us:

• regulates the cycle of sleep and wakefulness;
• helps to avoid chronic fatigue;
• slows down the aging process of the body;
• strengthens the immune system;
• normalizes blood pressure and nervous system activity;
• prevents obesity;
• serves as the prevention of cancer.

Melatonin begins to be released at sunset - and this must be considered. The less light around you after sunset, the better for your health and youth. Try to gradually reduce the amount of light at home in the evenings. Use a dim and warm light, do not sleep with a night light or TV.

If you cannot completely isolate yourself from the light during sleep, use a special eye mask. It is also worth adding to the diet foods that stimulate the production of melatonin: cherries, walnuts, tomatoes, mint, bananas, broccoli, corn and rice.

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