Incandescent bulb
For home lighting to reduce blue light toxicity
The experts we follow agree on this.
Incandescent bulbs are a gentle, low-blue light option for home lighting, supporting circadian health.
Who is behind it
Voices including a molecular biology PhD, a Princeton-trained molecular biology PhD and an optometrist of twenty years.
How strong the research is
Mostly expert experience so far, with published research still catching up.
In their words
“Anywho, I buy all my incandescent bulbs from a specialist lighting shop they are the best.”
a Princeton-trained molecular biology PhD
Incandescent bulbs emit long wavelengths similar to sunlight and can be left on all the time without harm.
Incandescent bulbs have low blue light and high red/infrared light, causing less melatonin suppression compared to LED and fluorescent bulbs.
These lighting types are appropriate for supporting circadian rhythms after dark.
Incandescent bulbs help offset blue light damage to mitochondria and eye health in fluorescent or blue light toxic environments.
With care
Some of the minds attach conditions. These are worth reading before you begin.
Tungsten filament bulbs produce a broad spectrum including infrared light which supports mitochondrial health and wound healing, unlike white LEDs which lack infrared.
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None of the statements here come with a declared commercial interest. Last refreshed 23 September 2026.
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