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Originally posted by Nagamasa

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Originally posted by q25
Maybe it does increase hearts rate for the reasons markee said. Red color is often if not always assosiated with anger, blood or passion.

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Is there a more scientific reason? Maybe your eyes are more sensitive to red and sends incorrect messages to your brain?

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Now that you say that, I think I once read that the color red increases your heart rate because it stimulates the increase of adrenaline secretion

And after remembering that I searched google and found this site.




It does say it needs to be for long periods of time though.

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Originally posted by Site
The Color Red

Note: Viewing the color red for a prolonged period of time can cause the body to increase adrenaline secretion. While the excerpt below states that this can have a good effect on people with hypotension by increasing their blood pressure, it can also exacerbate stress and fatigue, and is not recommended by this web site.

"The color red stimulates, excites, and warms the body. Red increases the heart rate, brain wave activity, and respiration. The color of passion and energy. Those who have poor coordination should avoid wearing the color red. In addition, people suffering from hypertension (high blood pressure) and ADHD (hyperactivity) should avoid the color red, avoid going into red rooms and should not decorate their homes with red, as it will cause their blood pressure to rise. Conversely, red has a good effect [temporarily—not recommended] on those with hypotension (low blood pressure) and depression."

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