What is Red & NIR Light Therapy?
Red and near infrared light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation (PBM) involves the use of specific wavelengths of natural light in the mid 600nm and mid 800nm to enhance the health and function of our cells without any harmful UV rays, excess heat, or negative effects. Light therapy is among the earliest recorded healing modalities. Solar therapy was first used by the Egyptians, and forms of light therapy were also practiced by the ancient Greeks, Chinese and Indians. There's no question that light exerts biological effects that our body needs light to be healthy.
ReLi Supreme LED consist of red light at 660nm and Near Infrared (NIR) at 850nm.
Red light at 660nm is absorbed at higher proportion by skin tissue ,making it especially effective for boosting skin health and increasing collagen production .Near Infrared light at 850nm is actually outside of the visual spectrum ,which means that it is not visible by naked eyes.
NIR has a comparing strong ability to penetrate deeper into the tissue and joints making it ideal for enhancing muscle recovery and reducing joint pain.
How LED Light therapy Works?
The most well studied mechanism of action surrounding red and near infrared light therapy is increased mitochondrial energy production in our cells. Mitochondria can be thought of as the energy production plants of all the cells in our body. Red and near infrared light therapy helps the mitochondria create more of that energy. The specific
photons found in red and near infrared light interact with a photoreceptor within our cells called cytochrome oxidase. This interaction stimulates the mitochondria in our cells to use oxygen more efficiently, which allows the mitochondria to produce more ATP (also known as cellular energy).
During a LED light therapy treatment chromophores within our cellular mitochondria absorb red and infrared light photons, and convert them into energy. Once this red light energy has been abso
What are the benefits?
Reduce Inflammation
Near-infrared (NIR) light reduces overall inflammation in the body by decreasing the presence of inflammatory markers. This reduction can help ease the symptoms associated with joint pain, sore muscles, autoimmune diseases, arthritis.
Improve Circulation
In many studies, LED light therapy has been clinically proven to increase the diameter of blood vessels and to improve circulation. What's more, LED light therapy also protects red blood cells against oxidative stress .
Reduce Recovery Time
For high-performance athletes (and those who train like them) LED light therapy can help accelerate muscle repair following fatigue and injury. Mitochondria within cells are particularly responsive to LED light therapy, and muscle
cells are exceptionally rich in mitochondria. LED light therapy may also stimulate stem cells, further assisting in muscle recovery.
Promote Cellular Health
The most significant benefit of LED light therapy is the effect it has on the body's cells. One of the most critical outcomes of LED light therapy on cellular function is the stimulation of collagen production. Collagen strengthens hair. It is also responsible for the health of connective tissue, and provides our skin with firmness and elasticity.
Stimulate Hair Grow
Alopecia, or hair loss, is a common disorder affecting 50% of males over the age of 40 and 75% of females over 65. Studies have shown that LED light therapy can stimulate hair growth. Red light wavelengths are believed to stimulate
epidermal stem cells in the hair follicle, shifting the follicle into the anagen (active growth) stage.
Improve Skin Health
LED light therapy can dramatically transform the skin. Red light wavelengths in particular target the mitochondrial chromophores within skin cells, generating production of collagen proteins. Collagen stimulation yields more holistic
and enduring benefits than simply resurfacing the outer layers of the skin. Stem cells may also be activated, increasing tissue repair. The result is accelerated healing and wound repair, improved appearance in hypertrophic scars, a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles, and improved skin texture.
Increase Testosterone in Men
Around the age of 30, male testosterone levels naturally start to decrease. Men hoping to achieve a natural boost to their sex drives, sexual satisfaction, fertility, and physical performance can reap benefits from LED light therapy. Red
and near-infrared wavelengths can stimulate photoreceptor proteins in the testes causing higher testosterone production. Other studies have theorized that low-level light therapy may affect the pineal gland in the brain, which bears a significant impact on reproduction.
Reduce Pain
In a clinical study, neuropathic pain caused by a spinal cord injury was dramatically reduced by the application of red light treatment. Near-infrared light wavelengths reduce overall pain by easing joint stiffness and soreness, diminishing inflammation, easing muscle spasms and enhancing blood flow.
