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title: Matt Maruca - The Science of Light and How it Affects Us
description: Matt Maruca is an expert in photobiology — the science that studies how light affects human health, including metabolism, mental health, and sleep.
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# Podcasts

## [Matt Maruca - The Science of Light and How it Affects Us](https://www.scottmys.com/podcast/light)

** June 13, 2023 / by [Scott](https://www.scottmys.com/podcast/author/scott)

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Matt Maruca is an expert in photobiology — the science that studies how light affects human health, including metabolism, mental health, and sleep. He’s the founder of [RA Optics](https://raoptics.com/) - which makes science-backed, premium, and stylish blue-light blocking glasses. Matt has made a massive impact with his appearances on the Ben Greenfield podcast, Luke Storey’s podcast, and the Weston A Price Wise Traditions Podcast.

 

[https://raoptics.com/](https://raoptics.com/)

[https://raoptics.com/blogs/news/the-light-diet-how-to-optimize-your-health-with-the-power-of-light](https://raoptics.com/blogs/news/the-light-diet-how-to-optimize-your-health-with-the-power-of-light)

[https://www.instagram.com/thelightdiet/?hl=en](https://www.instagram.com/thelightdiet/?hl=en)

 

![Matt Maruca](https://www.scottmys.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Matt%20Maruca.jpg?width=409&height=409&name=Matt%20Maruca.jpg)

 

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