The Quantum Health Connection #120: Lighting the Way to Better Health with Diego Scaglione of Strainless Lighting
Aug 19, 2025
Diego Scaglione, CEO of Strainless Lighting, shares his journey from a simple college bulb discovery to improving our health through better lighting. He discusses how incandescent lights enhance mitochondrial function and support sleep, contrasting their benefits with the downsides of LED lighting. Diego unveils innovations like dimmable incandescent bulbs and red infrared options. The conversation dives into practical tips to reduce blue light, especially for kids, and dispels common myths about lighting, urging listeners to rethink their light sources for better health.
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Dormroom Discovery Sparked A Business
- Diego discovered incandescent light in his dorm and felt an immediate improvement in focus and ambiance.
- That experience inspired him to start Strainless Lighting to provide healthier indoor lighting.
Roommates Adopted The Incandescent Lamp
- Diego's roommates began borrowing his incandescent lamp and eventually bought their own due to improved focus.
- The lamp visibly changed how they worked in the shared common room.
Continuous Spectrum vs LED Spikes
- Incandescent bulbs emit a continuous spectrum with strong infrared that supports mitochondria and reduces eye strain.
- LEDs spike in blue light and lack continuous infrared, which can harm sleep and cellular function.