Does Red Light Therapy Actually Work?

Red Light Therapy Benefits

Wondering about red light therapy benefits? In the early1990s, NASA found that red light could activate plant growth in space in the absence of sunlight. The intense light from red LEDs promoted the growth and photosynthesis of plant cells. But could red light also benefit the human body?

What is Red Light Therapy?

Red light therapy (RLT) is the application of light (usually low power laser or LED) to safely penetrate the body’s surface tissue. RLT used at Perspire Sauna Studio combines visible red light (650nm) and invisible near-infrared (850nm) wavelengths to offer an optimal color light therapy experience.

How Red Light Therapy Works

Red light provides proven therapeutic wavelengths to the body. This process, formerly known as Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT), is now known as Photobiomodulation (PBM). PBM is defined as a form of light therapy utilizing non-ionizing light sources, including lasers and LEDs, in the visible and infrared spectrum. It is a non-thermal process involving chromophores that trigger photophysical and photochemical events at various biological levels.

Red Light Therapy Benefits

After NASA discovered RLT helped plants grow in space, it was studied for its ability to increase energy levels inside human cells through the production of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP). Research has shown that RLT may help to:

·      Reduce post-injury swelling and inflammation

·      Reduce oxidative stress

·      Increase athletic recovery

·      Reduce acne inflammation and breakouts

·      Enhance weight loss

·      Reduce fine lines, sagging skin, sun damage and wrinkles

·      Stimulate hair growth

·      Support tissue regeneration

The Final Takeaway

Yes, Red Light Therapy does work. The benefits listed abovere present just a handful of the ways RLT (PBM) has been studied. Perspire Sauna Studio offers medical-grade Red Light Therapy in addition to infrared and other light therapy colors. This combination of light therapies, delivered holistically during a 40-minute infrared sauna session, provides a comprehensive wellness experience for inner and outer transformation.

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