#146 The Dangerous Lack of Infra-red in Modern Lighting on Our Health with Scott Zimmerman

Send us Fan MailThis week, Heather and Vanessa interview Scott Zimmerman, an optical engineer and lighting innovator with over 35 years of experience in lighting and display technologies. Scott founded and operates NIRA Lighting, a company that develops energy-efficient LED lighting enhanced with near-infrared (NIR) light, mimicking the full spectrum of natural sunlight. This innovation addresses a key limitation of conventional LEDs, which lack the beneficial near-infrared wavelengths present in sunlight and incandescent bulbs. In this episode, Scott shares his work focusing on the health impacts of light, particularly how near-infrared energy supports mitochondrial function, boosts ATP production, and influences melatonin synthesis. Scott also shares about his research, often in collaboration with melatonin expert Professor Russel Reiter, which has been published in peer-reviewed journals such as Melatonin Research. He argues that modern indoor lighting designed for energy efficiency has inadvertently deprived humans of essential NIR light, contributing to health issues linked to circadian disruption and poor cellular energy. In our LED-toxic "modern" light environment, this is an indispensible episode with an incredible light-pioneer! If you’re interested in exploring Scott Zimmerman's NIRA products and tools mentioned in this episode, you can use these links:code ENLIGHTENEDMOOD for a 10% discountORcode VANESSABALDWIN for 10% offSupport the showFind Heather:Book with HeatherHeather's Free Product Guide with Discount CodesHeather's Instagram Find Vanessa:Vanessa's Instagram Vanessa's Website Free Product Guide with Discount CodesFree Homeopathy at Home Guide Disclaimer: All interviews shared on The Quantum Health Connection Podcast are strictly for educational and entertainment purposes. Guests of the podcast solely express his or her personal opinions and experiences. Always consult with your healthcare before beginning any treatment protocol.