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Well, you're right sort off. Blue light is related to the production of melatonin, which is used regulate our sleep cycle.

Blue light (aka shorter waveforms) blocks the melatonin production, most likely a genetic factor as the blue wavelength is related to the sun's day cycle.



So as to keep one more alert during daylight hours, and ready to exert energy?


It's long, but if you're into it this podcast (episodes 2-5) go into some lengthy research and discussion into it: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPNW_gerXa4NjSNbZhpSD...


Yes, it's why SAD therapy lights are blue-ish.




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