Light and Health

Something happened during the industrial revolution in the late 1800'. We started to work indoor in artificial lighting, we even started to work at night! And we have continued in that way for more than 100 years. New diseases came along, and we found that some of the new diseases were caused by the lack of daylight.

In 2003 the 3rd receptor was found! The scientists found evidence that we have an entire sensory system that works parallel with our visual system. This system controls our body clock and the release of e.g. melatonine that influences our sleep cycle. A lot of research is being carried out right now, and the focus on this area is intense. On this site we will try to keep you up to date by giving you information that has been worked through by Fagerhult.

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