Red/Near-Infrared Light Benefits Human Cells

“Yet,the reason it can benefit all these radically different conditions is actually quite simple: The health of every organ and every cell in the body depends on the energy being produced by the mitochondria in those cells. Thus, because red/NIR light therapy work to enhance mitochondrial energy production in essentially every type of cell in the body, it can enhance the cellular processes and cellular health of potentially almost every type of cell in the body.”

From “Red Light Therapy” by Ari Whitten

Only a tiny part of the spectrum of red light—from roughly 400nm to 700nm—is visible to the human eye. At the highest end of the visible light spectrum is red light, which is from a little over 600nm to approximately 700nm. Above that visible light spectrum is near-infrared, from about 700nm to a little over 1,100nm.

Red and near-infrared wavelengths have amazing therapeutic effects on us. (Interestingly, even within that range, not all the red and near-infrared wavelengths seem to be created equal.)

Most research showing benefits of red and near-infrared light have used wavelengths in the narrow ranges of 630-680nm and 800 -880nm. The light within these red and near infrared wavelengths have dramatic healing effects on human health.

Thousands of studies have been done on Red Light/Infrared Light Therapy. Research has found the following benefits:

ATP/Cellular energy is increased in the mitochondria of the cells.

Reduced inflammation.

Nitric Oxide (NO) levels increase which improves blood flow, reduces blood pressure and inflammation and prevents blood clots. NO improves breathing, reduces asthma symptoms, improves cognnitive function, performance and endurance, reduces pain, inflammation and bone loss and has anti-aging effects.

Supports cell growth, bone regeneration and collagen production.

Improves liver cell health.

Improved wound healing.

Increases the production of melatonin for sleep and glutathione levels for detoxification.

Neuron and brain cell growth and regeneration. Cells even grow and replace themselves faster. Improved memory and functioning after traumatic brain injury. Improved mood.

Cell protective effects and reducing toxins.

Stem cell growth is positively affected.

Enhanced muscle strength & growth, emdurance, and fat loss.

Accelerated healing of injuries of tendons, muscles, tendons, bone fractures and skin wounds.

Hair regrowth.

Body fat reduction.