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The Benefits of Full Spectrum Lighting

Full spectrum, a type of light that spans the entire light spectrum, mimics natural light. The full spectrum ranges from ultraviolet to indigo to red, like the sun's rays. When full spectrum lighting is installed indoors, it provides the same benefits as the sun without producing harmful UV rays. Full spectrum lighting has many benefits, especially in the workplace.

  1. Reduces Fatigue

    • Our bodies produce a chemical called melatonin. This chemical signals when it is time to go to sleep and is triggered by a lack of light. When a person receives little sunlight, they can become tired. When people spend too much time in the workplace under fluorescent lights, the same effect can take place. Full spectrum lighting helps boost energy and counteract the effects of melatonin.

    Treats Seasonal Affective Disorder

    • During winter months, people can experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. The lack of natural light affects their moods and they become tired and depressed. Being exposed to full spectrum lighting for about 30 minutes every day can combat these feelings, because it gives the effect of sunlight. Some doctors recommend this as a treatment for SAD.

    Enhances Eyesight

    • Fluorescent and low light can have harmful effects on eyesight. People complain of headaches, difficulty focusing, and other sight-related problems as a result of these lighting conditions. Since it acts like natural light, full light spectrum makes seeing and focusing on things easier on the eyes. It also helps keep people alert and focused because of the brightness.

    Productivity Increase

    • Businesses that have changed their light source over to full spectrum lighting noticed significant increases in their productivity. The seemingly natural light source encourages people to work and stay alert, so in return they were more productive. Control Data, a company in Sunnyvale, California, made the change to full spectrum lighting and their profits increased $225,000 over the course of a year, according to Full Spectrum Solutions.

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