Degrees of Health Professor Glen Jeffery | Red Light Revolution: Charge Your Cells, Reduce Ageing & Decrease Inflammation
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Sep 10, 2024 
Join Glen Jeffery, a Professor of Neuroscience at UCL, as he sheds light on the fascinating connection between light and cellular health. Discover how red and near-infrared wavelengths can rejuvenate mitochondria, potentially reducing aging and inflammation. Glen discusses the surprising applications of light therapy in hospitals, aiding recovery, and even influencing insulin regulation. He emphasizes the urgency of sharing this crucial information for public awareness, blending science and practical health into an illuminating conversation.
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Infrared Crisis
- Modern lifestyles contribute to an "infrared crisis" due to reduced exposure.
- This lack of infrared light, crucial for mitochondrial function, is compared to vitamin C deficiency (scurvy).
Red Light Penetration
- Longer light wavelengths penetrate deeper into the body.
- Even small amounts of red light can pass through, stimulating mitochondria in deep organs.
Red Light and Insulin
- A study on bees showed red light exposure reduced blood glucose levels.
- This finding was replicated in humans, suggesting red light improves glucose metabolism.
