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How Red Light Helps Our Vision and Blood Glucose Levels: Dr Glen Jeffery PhD
Category: Health
Duration: 00:44:24
Publish Date: 2025-02-11 20:55:32
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On this episode of Biohackers Lab I talk to Dr. Glen Jeffery from University College London's Institute of Ophthalmology about his groundbreaking red light therapy research.

Learn how red light can improve our vision by recharging retinal mitochondria and even help control blood sugar levels by affecting systemic mitochondrial functions.

Dr. Jeffery shares insights on the mechanisms of red light therapy, the implications of light sources on health, and the potential to enhance quality of life through innovative lighting solutions. Discover the fascinating applications and benefits of red light therapy in both eye health and metabolic regulation.

00:00 Recharging the Battery
00:50 Intro
01:33 Discovering the Power of Red Light
02:47 Mitochondria: The Cellular Batteries
04:26 Red Light Therapy for Vision Improvement
06:38 Aging and Mitochondria
12:05 Clinical Trials and Challenges
14:38 Innovative Applications of Red Light
18:10 The Impact of Light Bulbs on Vision
21:03 The Incandescent Light Bulb Dilemma
22:15 The Impact of LED Lighting on Health
23:17 Innovations in LED Technology
26:31 The Cost of Poor Lighting
31:48 Red Light Therapy and Blood Sugar Control
37:33 Red Light Therapy for Parkinson's Disease
40:49 The Future of Lighting and Health
42:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Big thanks to the guys at https://octopod.productions for their fantastic audio and video editing!

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