About this episode

Pelle Lindqvist challenges conventional narratives about sunlight and its effects on health in this episode.

Is sunlight really as harmful as we’ve been told? In this episode, Pelle Lindqvist explores the nuanced science of sun exposure , challenging conventional narratives around skin cancer and health. We discuss: Sunlight and all-cause mortality The role of vitamin D and nitric oxide Why location and skin type matter Sun exposure vs modern public health advice The difference between overexposure and avoidance This is a conversation about rethinking sunlight, not as something to fear, but something to better understand. Exploring the benefits of red and infra light therapy? Our community receive 10% off via this link Want to watch this on video? Subscribe on YouTube Instagram  @degreesofhealth Disclaimer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Benjamin Hopkins

Guest: Pelle Lindqvist

Topics covered

• sunlight
• skin cancer
• vitamin D
• public health
• red light therapy
• health benefits

Keywords

• sun exposure
• all-cause mortality
• nitric oxide
• skin type
• overexposure
• avoidance
• public health advice

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