The Light Prescription: Sunlight, Infrared, Mitochondria, and Your Health with Prof Glen Jeffery
In this episode, Dave chats with Professor Glen Jeffery, a neuroscientist at University College London’s Institute of Ophthalmology, whose research investigates how light, particularly long-wavelength red and infrared, influences human health, metabolism, and ageing.
Glen Jeffery is recognised as one of the world's leading researchers in exploring how light interacts with our bodies.
Glen explains how sunlight penetrates the body, enhancing mitochondrial function, improving vision, and even boosting motor skills like grip strength. He warns that modern LED lighting, while energy-efficient…
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