Is “Master Your Sleep & Be More Alert When Awake” worth watching?

by Andrew Huberman · Uploaded Jan 2021

Substance score88out of 100Watch

Worth watching — it scored high on substance.

The verdict

The video provides evidence-based protocols for circadian rhythm regulation, explicitly citing peer-reviewed journals like 'Science' and 'Cell' and referencing specific researchers (e.g., David Berson, Samer Hattar).

Key points

Requires basic understanding of human biology and neuroanatomy.
View 2-10 minutes of sunlight (or bright artificial light) immediately upon waking to set the circadian clock.
Avoid bright light exposure between 11:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. to prevent suppression of dopamine and melatonin.

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