The shocking science linking your indoor lifestyle to dementia, and why what you’ve been told about sunlight could be dangerously wrong.
Summary
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Get daily sunlight to keep your brain young•
Use infrared-rich light to protect your cells•
Step outside daily for faster healing and recovery•
Break up long indoor hours with time outdoors•
Spend 15 minutes in morning light to help prevent dementiaThis post is a detailed summary of the video “Vitamin D Expert: The Fastest Way To Dementia & The Big Lie About Sunlight!” from The Diary of a CEO with Dr. Roger Seheult. It explores how light exposure—particularly infrared sunlight—affects mitochondrial health, cognitive decline, and disease prevention. All scientific insights and recommendations are based on Dr. Seheult’s expert explanations and decades of clinical experience.
Who is Dr. Roger Seheult—and Why Should You Listen to Him?
Dr. Roger Seheult isn’t just another wellness influencer. He is:
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Board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary care, critical care, and sleep medicine.
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A physician who has treated thousands of critically ill patients in ICUs.
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Co-founder of MedCram, a trusted medical education platform with millions of viewers.
When someone who has literally kept people alive at the brink of death talks about prevention, it’s worth listening.The Silent Threat in Your Daily Life
“We are living through the scurvy of the 21st century—not vitamin C deficiency, but light deficiency.” – Dr. Seheult
If you:
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Work indoors all day
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Commute in a car
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Relax in front of a screen at night
…you’re creating the perfect storm for cognitive decline. And the biggest danger? You won’t feel it—until it’s too late.
Why Infrared Light Is the Brain’s Unsung Hero
Here’s the surprising part:
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UV-B rays from the sun make vitamin D but barely penetrate your skin.•
Infrared light travels deep—up to 8 cm into tissues—reaching your mitochondria (your cells’ power plants).•
Infrared triggers mitochondrial melatonin—a potent antioxidant that acts like an internal cooling system, preventing oxidative stress that ages your brain.
Without this process, your brain’s “engines” overheat, leading to inflammation, slower cognition, and eventually dementia.
The Hospital Bedside Experiment That Changed Everything
Imagine this:
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A 15-year-old boy is given two days to live.
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Both lungs ravaged by infection after cancer treatment.
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His only wish? “I want to go outside.”
The result:•
Day 1: Infection markers drop.
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Day 5: Off oxygen support.
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Weeks later: Home. Alive.
And here’s the kicker—nothing else changed. Same medication. Same care. The only new factor? Sunlight.
Why Vitamin D Supplements Aren’t Enough
Taking a pill:
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Raises vitamin D blood levels•
Doesn’t deliver infrared light to your mitochondriaVitamin D might just be a marker of sun exposure. The real benefit comes from the full spectrum of sunlight.
Your Brain on Light Deficiency
Long-term sunlight avoidance → mitochondrial dysfunction → disease.
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Brain: Slower processing, memory loss, higher dementia risk•
Heart: Increased cardiovascular disease risk•
Immune system: Weakened viral defenseCOVID-19 data even showed less sunlight = higher mortality, regardless of vitamin D status.
The 15-Minute Fix
You don’t need to sunbathe for hours. Just:
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Morning light: Boosts dopamine + sets circadian rhythm.•
Late afternoon: Delivers infrared without excessive UV.•
Cloudy day? Still better than indoor light.Tip: Aim for 15 minutes of unfiltered sunlight daily.
Artificial Light: Friend or Foe?
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Modern LEDs & fluorescents = heavy on blue light, almost no infrared.•
Nighttime screen use = melatonin suppression + sleep disruption.Fix:
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Bright, natural light by day
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Dim, warm light (or darkness) by night
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Sleep masks or blackout curtains for total darkness
Bottom Line
Sunlight isn’t just about vitamin D—it’s a full-spectrum therapy for your brain, mood, and longevity.
Avoid it, and you could be fast-tracking yourself toward dementia.
Embrace it, and you might just be protecting your brain for decades to come.
“Your brain health might depend on something as simple as stepping outside.” – Dr. Roger Seheult