Huberman Lab · with Dr Andrew Huberman · 2h 14m
Using Red Light to Improve Metabolism & the Harmful Effects of LEDs
Featuring Dr Glen Jeffery
Dr Andrew Huberman sits down with vision scientist Dr Glen Jeffery to explore how specific wavelengths of red light influence mitochondrial function, metabolism and overall cellular health - and why modern LED lighting may be quietly undermining both.
What you will learn
- How red and near-infrared light support mitochondrial energy production
- Why blue-heavy LED lighting may impair metabolism and cellular health
- The role of natural sunlight exposure in regulating circadian biology
- Practical, low-cost ways to incorporate red light into daily routines
- What current research suggests about red light for vision and ageing
Listen to this episode
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Topics: Red Light Therapy, Mitochondria, Metabolic Health, Circadian Biology
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