Using Red Light to Improve Metabolism & the Harmful Effects of LEDs | Dr. Glen Jeffery

This podcast recap is from a discussion regarding the profound influence of light wavelengths on cellular and human health, particularly focusing on mitochondrial function. Dr. Glenn Jeffrey expresses serious concerns that modern environments, characterized by excessive exposure to short-wavelength light from common LED fixtures, may represent a burgeoning public health crisis due to observed mitochondrial degradation and systemic issues in animal models. The conversation contrasts this threat with the therapeutic potential of long-wavelength light, explaining that red and near-infrared radiation is non-ionizing and can penetrate deep into body tissues and the skull to enhance energy production within cells. Studies demonstrated that this light exposure could significantly reduce blood glucose spikes and improve age-related visual function by decreasing the pace of cellular death. Ultimately, the experts recommend mitigating the negative effects of the environment by seeking more outdoor sunlight or by utilizing incandescent or halogen bulbs indoors to achieve a natural, balanced light spectrum.

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