At the highest end of the visible light
spectrum is red light, which goes from
a little over 600nm to approximately
700nm. Above the visible light
spectrum is near-infrared (NIR) from
about 700nm to a little over 1,100nm.
It is specifically these red and near-
infrared wavelengths that have
amazing effects on our bodies. Most
research showing benefits of red light
and near-infrared light have used
wavelengths in the ranges of 620-
680nm and 800-880nm.
There have now been literally
thousands of studies done in both
animals and humans. Overall, red and
near infrared light has been repeatedly
shown to have positive effects on cell
function in animal and human studies
and aid in improving a wide range of
conditions.
It's all about PENETRATION.
Most wavelengths of light (UV, blue,
green, yellow, etc.) are unable to
penetrate into the body - instead they
stay in the layers of the skin.
However as the picture above shows,
red and near-infrared light are able
to penetrate deeper into the human
body and are able to reach the cells,
tissues, blood, nerves, into the bones
and even into the brain!
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