Bask in morning sun to shed kilos
A new study has found that you can manage your weight by basking in morning sunlight.
The researchers claimed that people exposed to morning sunlight are more thinner than those who get sunlight in afternoon.
The study done by researchers from Northwestern University found that the timing, intensity and duration of your exposure to light during the day determines your weight.
"The earlier this light exposure occurred during the day, the lower individuals' body mass index," said co-lead author Kathryn Reid, research associate professor of neurology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
"The later the hour of moderately bright light exposure, the higher a person's BMI," Reid said.
He added that morning light exposure's influence on body weight was independent of an individual's physical activity level, caloric intake, sleep timing, age or season and it makes up for about 20 per cent of a person's BMI.
"Light is the most potent agent to synchronise your internal body clock that regulates circadian rhythms, which in turn also regulate energy balance," said study senior author Phyllis C Zee.
"The message is that you should get more bright light between 8 am and noon," Zee said.
The scientists claimed about 20 to 30 minutes of morning light is enough to affect BMI,
"If a person doesn't get sufficient light at the appropriate time of day, it could de-synchronise your internal body clock, which is known to alter metabolism and can lead to weight gain," Zee said.
"Light is a modifiable factor with the potential to be used in weight management programmes," Reid said.
"Just like people are trying to get more sleep to help them lose weight, perhaps manipulating light is another way to lose weight," Reid added. The study was published in the journal PLOS ONE.
The researchers claimed that people exposed to morning sunlight are more thinner than those who get sunlight in afternoon.
The study done by researchers from Northwestern University found that the timing, intensity and duration of your exposure to light during the day determines your weight.
"The earlier this light exposure occurred during the day, the lower individuals' body mass index," said co-lead author Kathryn Reid, research associate professor of neurology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
"The later the hour of moderately bright light exposure, the higher a person's BMI," Reid said.
He added that morning light exposure's influence on body weight was independent of an individual's physical activity level, caloric intake, sleep timing, age or season and it makes up for about 20 per cent of a person's BMI.
"Light is the most potent agent to synchronise your internal body clock that regulates circadian rhythms, which in turn also regulate energy balance," said study senior author Phyllis C Zee.
"The message is that you should get more bright light between 8 am and noon," Zee said.
The scientists claimed about 20 to 30 minutes of morning light is enough to affect BMI,
"If a person doesn't get sufficient light at the appropriate time of day, it could de-synchronise your internal body clock, which is known to alter metabolism and can lead to weight gain," Zee said.
"Light is a modifiable factor with the potential to be used in weight management programmes," Reid said.
"Just like people are trying to get more sleep to help them lose weight, perhaps manipulating light is another way to lose weight," Reid added. The study was published in the journal PLOS ONE.
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