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The Science of Red Light Therapy & Infrared Light Therapy
Sunlight vs Indoor Light
Our Sun emits light across the entire electromagnetic spectrum, but its energy is primarily focused on ultraviolet light, visible light and up to infrared light. The human body requires natural light. Sunlight helps establish and maintain circadian rhythm, metabolism, hormone production, vitamin D production, and so much more.
The Problem with Modern Indoor Lighting
Indoor lighting has very limited red and infrared wavelengths. Light manufacturers focus on creating a spectrum that skews towards the other end of the visible light spectrum –focusing on blues, greens, and yellows that illuminate better in an effort to maximize energy efficiency. This creates an environment where we are deficient in red and infrared light.
At specific wavelengths, red and infrared light are able to impact the mitochondria inside our cells. Mitochondria are the parts of the cell that produce energy. When the red or infrared light reaches the mitochondria at therapeutic doses, it causes our mitochondria to increase oxygen utilization and produce more energy. When cells have more energy, they are able to function at their peak performance.
Red Light and Infrared Light Effects on the Human Body
Research-Backed Results
Red light and infrared light therapy have gone through tens of thousands of studies. At the time of writing this, the wavelengths utilized in our red light panels have been collectively sited in over 22,000 studies on the government research database, Pubmed with studies being conducted in humans and animals alike.
Some of the Studied Benefits:
- Inflammation
- Arthritis and pain
- Collagen production
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Sun-damaged skin
- Skin scars,
- Hair growth
- Blood flow
- Lymphatic drainage
- Mental health
- Broken bones
- Wound healing
- Muscle growth
- Exercise recovery
How Red and Infrared Light Therapy Works
How Red & Infrared Lights Work
Red light and infrared light therapy at specific wavelengths, are able to impact the mitochondria inside our cells. Mitochondria are the parts of the cell that produce energy. When the red or infrared light reaches the mitochondria at therapeutic doses, it causes our mitochondria to increase oxygen utilization and produce more energy. When cells have more energy, they are able to function at their peak performance.
Maximize Results by Pairing Red & Infrared Light
Most research shows that red and infrared light have the greatest impacts in the first two millimeters of penetration, but can have impacts deeper, including into the brain, muscles, and bones. Additionally, red and infrared light therapy increases circulation to the impacted areas, increasing the flow of blood and the supply of oxygen needed support increased energy production. This increased blood flow also accelerates detoxification.
