Mitochondria fuel cell energy, regeneration, and overall cell health. Light therapy is absorbed by proteins in mitochondria to stimulate and improve cell function. This is your body’s built-in recovery process to heal and renew. Regenerated and healthy cells can lead to a stronger immune system, enhanced cognitive function, improved heart and gut health, a boost in energy, and more.
How It Works: Light & The Mitochondria
As the mitochondria absorb PBMT, they produce a photochemical reaction. This accelerates electron transport, boosts ATP production (cell energy source), and generates ROS (reactive oxygen species). Overall, PBMT can improve oxidative stress, inflammation, pain, and neuronal growth in the nervous system.
Low-power light therapy (LPLT) using red or NIR light has been applied to treat some neurodegenerative diseases, like Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). An 808 nm laser at a dose of 10 J/cm² has demonstrated positive outcomes in promoting brain function, suggesting that both light interventions may protect brain cells and improve how they function in those with AD.
PBMT can also activate the pathways that help immune cells reduce overall inflammation and promote healing.[1] This new neuron growth can lead to cognitive improvements, increasing functionality.
Why It’s A Big Deal
The science of red light therapy supports a myriad of benefits from increased collagen production, improved skin conditions, and reduced inflammation to preconditioning muscles for faster recovery, stimulating hair growth, and more. (Read more on The Science of Red LED Light Therapy: Proven Benefits here.)
Using light and laser therapy to restore cell function and reduce systemic inflammation helps your body heal itself. A body that can heal itself can do everything else better, faster, and with greater endurance.
These benefits support every aspect of life and living from the inside out.
With increased energy, vitality, and improved stamina, the body can recover more quickly after exertion or exercise.
With a stronger immune system and reduced chronic pain, the body can better fight off illnesses and experience greater comfort.
With reduced brain fog and a sharper memory, you can feel mentally lighter and have faster recall.
With better mood stability and improved sleep quality, you can reduce restlessness, anxiety, and depression.
With better cardiovascular health and stress resilience, your body can recover more quickly from physical and emotional strain.
Because light therapy and laser light impact mitochondria, it actually impacts everything else.
Sources
[1] Does photobiomodulation alter mitochondrial dynamics? (n.d.). https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/acel.13963
