j.hart Fitness

Types of Melanin
• Eumelanin: Brown-black pigment; strongly photoprotective.
• Pheomelanin: Red-yellow; less protective, can sometimes contribute to oxidative stress under certain conditions.
• Neuromelanin: Found in the brain (e.g., substantia nigra), involved in metal chelation (like iron), neuroprotection, and dopamine regulation. 
Higher melanin levels generally correlate with better UV tolerance, but darker skin can sometimes mean slower vitamin D synthesis from UVB — a balance worth optimizing with strategic sun exposure (morning light, gradual “solar callus” building). 
Relevance to Health Optimization
In quantum biology frameworks, melanin is viewed as nature’s “quantum material” — a bridge for light, electrons, and mitochondrial efficiency. Optimizing it involves:
• Natural light exposure: Especially UVA/UVB in a circadian-appropriate way to build melanin without burning.
• Avoiding nnEMF/artificial light: Which can disrupt these processes.
• Supporting factors: Nutrition (tyrosine-rich foods, copper balance per protocols like Root Cause), minerals, and overall mitochondrial health.
(Little snippet from Grok )

Dr. Velasquez left a comfortable corporate job to follow his passions, his purpose-

This is his answer when I asked what he would tell others that feel stuck in a corporate job

Full episode coming soon

Such a wonderful conversation!