Spectrasol lighting increases alertness by properly regulating circadian rhythms and stimulating hormone production. The circadian rhythm is the body’s internal timing system that controls the sleep-wake cycle in every cell and organ. It is influenced by the spectral composition of light through the non-image forming system of the eye, or the so-called intrinsically photosensitive melanopsin ganglion cells. For it to function properly, we should expose ourselves to bright daylight during the day, while at night we should stay in the dark.
Spectrasol simulates natural sunlight during the day, thereby promoting the production of daily hormones, especially serotonin. Serotonin is a hormone that helps regulate alertness and concentration while contributing to mood and motivation. Its levels are highest in the morning and lowest at night.
Spectrasol also has a balanced spectral compositionthat also contains cyan energy. It stimulates the production of melanopsin, a protein in the eye that plays a key role in regulating circadian rhythms. Melatonin, the sleep hormone, is suppressed by blue, cyan and green spectral energy. This can help people feel more alert and energised during the day.
In addition to the above, Spectrasol lighting also contributes with the following effects in organisations:
- Mood improvement: Spectrasol can help improve mood; it leads to improved alertness, communication and motivation.
- Reduction of eye strain: Spectrasol has a suppressed flicker effect, a subliminal flickering of light that can cause eye strain, headaches and reduce alertness.
- Increased comfort: Spectrasol creates a pleasant and bright light that improves the visual and general comfort of users.
Studies have shown that people who work in offices with Spectrasol lighting are more vigilant, focused and vital than those who work in offices with conventional lighting.
