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One hour of red LED light at night temporarily lowers melatonin levels similarly to blue light, but melatonin rebounds after two to three hours, suggesting red light may interfere less with the body's natural sleep-wake cycle over time.
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Comparative Effects of Red and Blue LED Light on Melatonin Levels During Three-Hour Exposure in Healthy Adults
Randomized Controlled Trial
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2025 Apr 28Red light at night briefly lowers the sleep hormone melatonin, just like blue light, but after a couple of hours, your body recovers and makes more melatonin again—blue light keeps it low. So red light is gentler on your sleep cycle.
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