Red Light Therapy improves Inflammation

Has anyone heard of red light therapy to cure inflammation? It seems to be on the rise as an health tool, dubbed "Photomodulation".

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Photobiology is the study of the effects of non-ionizing radiation on biological systems. The biological effect varies with the wavelength region of the radiation. The radiation is absorbed by molecules in skin such as DNA, protein or certain drugs.

https://www.healthline.com/health/re...-does-it-work?

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Red light is thought to work by producing a biochemical effect in cells that strengthens the mitochondria. The mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell — it’s where the cell’s energy is created. The energy-carrying molecule found in the cells of all living things is called ATP (adenosine triphosphate). By increasing the function of the mitochondria using RLT, a cell can make more ATP. With more energy, cells can function more efficiently, rejuvenate themselves, and repair damage.

Interesting results here:
https://uwm.edu/healthsciences/news/...ple-sclerosis/

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Using light therapy to treat multiple sclerosis Through a study funded through the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Associate Dean and Professor in the College of Health Sciences Jeri-Anne Lyons, PhD (pictured above), hopes to demonstrate the positive impact of light therapy in treating muscle fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) uses red and near infrared light to decrease inflammation and neurodegeneration. Given the recent evidence supporting the clinical benefit of PBMT on muscle function in healthy individuals, Lyons and her co-researchers believe PBMT may also help people with MS. ... “Light therapy holds a great deal of potential, but it is by no means a ‘magic bullet’,” said Lyons. “Dosage and frequency of treatment is key in this kind of therapy – too little, and patients may not see results. Too much, and there may be adverse outcomes. Our study aims to capture that fine line and reveal what steps may come next for developing PBMT as a viable treatment option for people with MS.”

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