Deep Red Light; “Recharges” Aging Retinas
Recently , researchers at University College of London (UCL) have done studies to improve eyesight in bumblebees and mice. This year, they have published a study where they applied the idea to people. Deep red light was used in a group of 24 adults to examine how it would benefit each person’s eyesight. UCL looked to manipulate the performance of mitochondria using light. Mitochondria is often thought of as the “powerhouse of cells”. They absorb nutrients and break them down into energy rich molecules ( these are called adenosine triphosphate (ATP) ) , which supplies the cell as it does its job . The retina’s cells require a high amount of energy, and by the time we’re 40, the retina is already starting to age. The density of the mitochondrial is th...