Red and infrared light

“For over 40 years, it has been studied and proven that red light and near-infrared light help reduce pain and inflammation, promote regeneration, and prevent tissue damage, among other benefits. Today, it is known that both visible and non-visible light can have a significant biological effect on the human body, leading to a wide range of potential benefits. In these lines, we will explain the process of how this therapy works and why it is possible to obtain a wide variety of benefits.

Did you know?

While red light therapy, also known as Photobiomodulation (PBM), was initially introduced using light sources like lasers, LED lamps have since been introduced and proven to be equally effective.

Both lasers and LED lamps are recognized as valid methods for administering PBM. While lasers are traditionally ideal for localized treatments that require higher output intensity, LED lamps can provide a broader application while still delivering treatment to a specific area of the body. Regardless of the administration method, both red and infrared light trigger the same mechanism of action.

Under the principle that both visible and non-visible light have a biological effect on humans, cells contain an enzyme called cytochrome c oxidase (CcO), believed to be a photoreceptor for red and near-infrared light. This is the most understood and studied mechanism. Cytochrome c oxidase absorbs photons from red and near-infrared light, aiding in the overall cellular process to efficiently create adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP is the energy that the body uses to function.

Simplifying…

When wavelengths of red and infrared light are absorbed through the skin, it enhances the potential of our cells to produce energy. Imagine a solar panel and how its internal components convert light energy into usable electricity. Our bodies are designed to use healthy light in a similar manner.

As red light and infrared light continue to be studied