Summary
The paper investigates the effects of monochromatic light pollution on obesity and metabolic disorders in mice, finding that blue light exposure can exacerbate weight gain and metabolic dysregulation in mice fed a high-fat diet.
Categories
Obesity and Weight Management: The paper studies the impact of different light wavelengths on weight gain and obesity in mice, finding that blue light exposure can exacerbate weight gain in mice fed a high-fat diet.
Diabetes and metabolic syndrome: The paper explores the effects of different light wavelengths on metabolic disorders in mice, finding that blue light exposure can disrupt glucose homeostasis and exacerbate metabolic dysregulation in mice fed a high-fat diet.
Lighting Design Considerations: The paper investigates the effects of monochromatic light pollution, providing insights into how different light wavelengths can impact health and well-being, which could inform lighting design considerations.
Hormone regulation: The paper finds that blue light exposure can increase plasma corticosterone levels and glucocorticoid receptors in mice, suggesting a potential impact on hormone regulation.
Author(s)
Q Guan, Y Li, Z Wang, J Cao, Y Dong, F Ren, Y Chen
Publication Year
2022
Number of Citations
2
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