RED LIGHT BOOSTS CELLULAR ENERGY
PRODUCTION
The most well studied mechanism of
action surrounding red and near
infrared light therapy is increased
Mitochondrial energy production in the
cells. Mitochondria are tiny organelles
that are the energy power 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
The benefits of red light: Red light between 600-700nm offers benefits for skin
texture and tone, smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, promoting collagen
production and generally rejuvenating the appearance of skin and hair.
The benefits of near-infrared light: Near-infrared light (NIR) 700nm - 1100nm.
penetrates deeper into the tissues to assist with wound healing, muscle recovery,
nerve injury, and joint pain.
cytochrome c oxidase. This interaction
stimulates the mitochondria in our
cells to use oxygen more efficiently,
which allows the Mitochondria to
produce more ATP (adenosine
triphosphate). Adenosine triphosphate
is a complex organic chemical that
provides energy to drive many
processes in living cells, e.g. muscle
contraction, nerve impulse
propagation, and chemical synthesis.
Found in all forms of life, ATP is often
referred to as the "molecular unit of
currency" of intracellular energy
transfer. When our cells have more
energy, they simply perform better
and the body follows suit!
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