The Quantum Based Podcast - With Dr Sara Pugh

#27 Dr Glen Jeffery The Hidden Dangers of The Wrong Light | Mitochondria, Ageing And Metabolism

February 3, 2026·56 min
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In this conversation, Dr Glen Jeffery a Neuroscience Professor at UCL, London and Dr Sara Pugh discuss the hidden dangers of modern lighting, particularly the shift from incandescent bulbs to LEDs, and how this affects our health, mitochondria, ageing and metabolism. He highlights the importance of long wavelengths of light red light and near infrared for mitochondrial function and metabolic control, and warns against the misleading marketing of red light therapy devices. The discussion also covers the impact of artificial lighting on wildlife and the need for better lighting solutions in public health settings and a better understanding of light overall. Retreats April 2026 Dr Sara and Dr Ralf 👇👇 https://get.busysuperhuman.com/retreats Sponsored by Litewater Scientific Deuterium Depleted Water, Deuterium tests, Hydrogen Water Bottles, Quinton Minerals, Hydrogen Tablets  Click The Link Below For 10 %OFF https://bit.ly/4aN9zdI Or Use Code: DRSARA https://www.drinklitewater.com/   New Content 🍚Light, Water, Charge & Sugar eBook - Prevent Insulin Resistance Download the FREE 20 page PDF  👉https://get.busysuperhuman.com/quantum-glucose   ⚡☀ NEW - FREE Quantum Kickstart 2026 Edition 💦 👉🏼https://get.busysuperhuman.com/quantum-2026   Dr Sara's Substack https://drsarapugh.substack.com/   FREE 10 Step Quantum Kickstart Guide 2025 - Beginner Level https://get.busysuperhuman.com/10-step-quantum   Takeaways High powered red light gadgets may pose risks. Incandescent light is crucial for health and metabolism. Loss of long wavelength light affects metabolic control. Mitochondria are key to energy production and health. Long wavelengths of light interact with water in unique ways. Protein synthesis is essential for overall health. Research shows light impacts wildlife and ecosystems. Quality of LED lighting varies significantly. Natural light exposure is vital for well-being. Compromises in lighting solutions are necessary for public health. Sound bites "LEDs may be built to sell and not heal." "Life on earth evolved under sunlight." "Profit-making machine has to be stopped." MY LINKTREE: https://zez.am/busysuperhuman  INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/busy_superhuman/ SUBSTACK:  https://drsarapugh.substack.com/ YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/@Thebusysuperhuman LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-pugh-/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@busysuperhuman WEBSITE: www.busysuperhuman.com   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical advise. Please consult your healthcare provider before making any medical decisions. Views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host.

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