What is blue light? Where does it come from? Learn the good, bad, and ugly facts about blue light’s impact on your health.
Where does blue light come from?
These days, blue light is coming from our computers and our phones, because it’s what we see in the media as we spend more time in front of screens than ever before.
Blue light also comes from the sun! (Why is the sky blue? Because of blue light!)
But even lesser known, blue light comes from our artificial, indoor lighting, especially as countries convert to more LED lighting.
What are the benefits of blue light?
Blue light does have benefits! It helps with alertness and can even help with Seasonal Affective Disorder and fatigue. It can also impact your memory and mood and help regulate your sleep cycle.
What are the negative effects of blue light?
High energy wavelengths of blue light can penetrate the eye and get to the retina, potentially impacting the health of your eye.
Blue light can inhibit melatonin release later in the evening, reducing sleep cycles. It can also inhibit the ability to develop memories, which is especially concerning for children.
Learn the FACTS about BLUE LIGHT! Get more information about blue light from the video below. And to learn even more about blue light, check out this full playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=up0-YHf3WZA&list=PLzi60fSuOmPCPI-i11y9iJmxxf8RKQcAV
Disclaimer: This information is not meant for medical diagnosis or treatment. You should follow up with your local healthcare provider regarding all matters related to your health.