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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Red Light Research Origins
- Prof. Jeffery's interest in red light began with skepticism about a research paper.
- This led to his own experiments, confirming the impact of red light and expanding into clinical trials.
Mitochondria and Light
- Mitochondria are light-sensitive and can be viewed as batteries with a charge.
- Light regulates mitochondrial function, influencing metabolism and aging.
Light Wavelengths and Mitochondrial Charge
- Long wavelengths of light, like red and infrared, recharge the mitochondrial battery, improving function.
- Short wavelengths, like blue light, discharge it, increasing inflammation.
