How does Red Light Therapy work?

Red Light Therapy (Photobiomodulation) has been a sensation in recent years, but how does it work?

Hint: It all has to do with your cells.

1. How is red light absorbed by the skin?

Red light and near-infrared light (NIR) penetrate deep into the skin and are absorbed by the cells. The light in the red and NIR spectrum can penetrate the skin to a depth of about 5 to 10 millimeters, allowing it to reach deeper tissues.

2. How does red light activate the mitochondria?

Once inside the cell, the light is absorbed by the mitochondria, the cell's power plants. Mitochondria contain a light-absorbing enzyme called cytochrome c oxidase, which plays a crucial role in the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the main energy source for cellular processes.

3. How does red light increase ATP production?

The absorption of light by cytochrome c oxidase stimulates the mitochondria to produce more ATP. ATP is essential for numerous cellular functions, such as repair, regeneration and normal cell function. With more available energy, cells can work more efficiently and recover from damage faster.

4. What are the health benefits?

Red light therapy increases ATP production and improves cellular functions, leading to accelerated tissue repair and regeneration. This results in faster wound healing, less scarring and improvement in skin health. The anti-inflammatory effects relieve pain, reduce swelling and improve joint and muscle function. In addition, the therapy supports the immune system, promotes muscle recovery, helps with chronic pain and improves overall energy and vitality.

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Red Light: The safe, science-backed, holistic solution that delivers life-changing benefits

Significant benefits you can feel, manifested by restoring your cellular health.

Skin

Increases collagen and accelerates healing

Red light therapy increases collagen, reduces inflammation and accelerates healing, improving skin texture and tone. It also improves blood flow and can help with UV damage and acne. This non-invasive treatment promotes overall skin health.

Rheumatic Pain

Reduce chronic discomfort

Red light therapy has shown remarkable effectiveness in relieving rheumatic pain. By penetrating deep into tissue, it reduces inflammation and promotes cell repair, making it easier to manage chronic pain.

Sleep & Stress

Improve sleep quality and reduce stress

Red light therapy improves sleep and reduces stress by regulating melatonin production, improving cellular energy, reducing inflammation, promoting relaxation and reducing anxiety, thus improving overall well-being.

Blood circulation

Improves blood circulation

Red light therapy improves blood circulation through vasodilation, increases cellular energy production and has anti-inflammatory effects, which together promote healthier blood flow and tissue repair.

Healing & Muscle Recovery

Speed up recovery

Red light therapy can promote muscle recovery by improving ATP production and blood circulation, which supports tissue repair and reduces inflammation in muscles.

Nerve Pain & Neuropathy

Relieves nerve pain

Red light therapy can be effective for nerve pain due to improved blood flow, increased ATP production in cells and anti-inflammatory effects. It may also modulate nerve activity and have neuroprotective properties, reducing pain and promoting recovery.