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Red light can reduce blood glucose levels, new study suggests

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Shining a red light on a person’s back can help reduce blood sugar levels, new research suggests.

According to the findings, a specific frequency of the light used for 15 minutes led to a 27.7% reduction in blood sugar levels after taking glucose (sugar), and it reduced maximum glucose spiking by 7.5%.

Spikes are a rapid increase in the amount of sugar in the blood, after eating specific foods.

The experts suggest their findings also indicate significant long-term consequences for human health, including the potential for blood

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