Mitochondria, the powerhouse of our cells, are electromagnetic. This means their abilities are deeply influenced by light exposure—this makes sense when we take into account the influence of sunlight on our body’s functioning and natural rhythms as well. Poor mitochondrial function is the root of many modern chronic diseases due to a systemic imbalance of natural light exposure during the day and increased artificial light exposure at night.

This excess artificial blue light, abundant in the screens that we can’t seem to live without, tricks our brain into thinking it’s still daytime, which further suppresses melatonin production.

A lack of adequate levels of melatonin leads to compromised sleep quality, preventing our body from repairing the mitochondria efficiently. Overtime, this leads to a vicious cycle of poor health.

Avoiding artificial blue light at night wasn’t an option for Maruca, as it isn’t for most of us. While it’s easy to advise switching off devices after sunset, our tech-driven world often demands otherwise. From finishing work and homework to connecting with loved ones or catching up on the day’s news, eliminating nighttime blue light is rarely feasible.  Existing blue light blockers were a decent start but their science was not as well thought out as it should have been. As a dedicated student and budding entrepreneur, the bulky, unattractive designs of all the other existing brands in the market prompted him to design blue-light blocking glasses that were effective and stylish.