Predicting melatonin suppression by light in humans: Unifying photoreceptor‐based equivalent daylight illuminances, spectral composition, timing and duration of light exposure

Jan 4, 2022Journal of pineal research

Predicting how light affects melatonin in humans using brightness, color, timing, and length of exposure

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Abstract

Melatonin suppression is primarily influenced by four light exposure characteristics: melanopic equivalent daylight illuminance (EDI), light exposure duration, pupil dilation, and S-cone-opic EDI.

  • serves as a strong predictor of melatonin suppression, particularly at higher light levels.
  • Light exposure duration is a significant factor affecting the extent of melatonin suppression.
  • Pupil dilation is associated with increased melatonin suppression in various light conditions.
  • S-cone-opic EDI is an important factor for melatonin suppression at photopic illuminances below 21 lux.
  • The findings provide initial guidance for lighting practitioners on optimizing light exposure to manage non-visual responses.

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Key numbers

15.19%
Best Predictor of
Lowest RMSE achieved with four predictors including .
208 lx
ED50 for Undilated Pupils
Estimated for undilated pupils based on model predictions.
72 lx
ED50 for Dilated Pupils
Significantly lower than the value for undilated pupils.

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