In this episode, Dr. Anne Berends speaks with Professor Glen Jeffery about the biological role of long-wavelength light in aging and mitochondrial function.
They explore how red and near-infrared light interact with cellular energy systems, how mitochondrial efficiency changes with age, and how modern indoor environments differ from the natural light spectrum our biology evolved with.
The conversation unpacks how light influences processes such as vision, inflammation, and blood sugar regulation, and examines the systemic role of mitochondria in health and disease.
From retinal aging to broader metabolic effects, they discuss what this emerging field of research could mean for preventive health, daily environments, and long-term wellbeing.
