Red Light Therapy – Luxury or Necessity?
Pick up any health magazine today, and you’re likely to find an article about the benefits of red-light therapy. The use of light for healing isn’t new—sunlight therapy dates back hundreds of years, treating everything from mental disorders to infections and stubborn wounds.
If we spent hours in sunlight daily, as our ancestors did, red light therapy wouldn’t be necessary. However, our modern lifestyle limits sun exposure, leading to a deficiency in red and near-infrared (NIR) light—an essential nutrient for cellular health.
So, what makes light so powerful in promoting health?
Sunlight provides five bioactive light energies that impact the human body:
- Blue light helps regulate circadian rhythms.
- UV light enables the production of vitamin D3.
- Far-infrared light generates heat, stimulating cellular function and circulation.
- Red light enhances mitochondrial activity, boosting cellular energy (ATP).
- Near-infrared (NIR) light works similarly to red light, supporting mitochondrial function.
Red Light Therapy Combines Both Red and Near-Infared Light
Red light therapy, such as that offered by OsteoStrong, combines both red and near-infrared light to stimulate mitochondria through photobiomodulation (PBM), also known as Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT).
To understand why this therapy is so effective, we need to look at the mitochondria—our cells’ powerhouses. Mitochondria generate most of the body’s ATP, the energy that drives nearly every biological process. When mitochondria function poorly, it can contribute to chronic disease, accelerated aging, and reduced physical and cognitive performance.
From this, we can conclude two key things:
- Optimal health, healing, and longevity depend on well-functioning mitochondria.
- Low-Level Light Therapy supports mitochondrial health.
With this in mind, red-light therapy isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity for those seeking to enhance their health and well-being.
OsteoStrong Red Rock offers two versions of Red-Light Therapy
OsteoStrong Red Rock offers two versions of Red-Light Therapy, the mini panels (used on targeted areas of the body, often the face and neck) and Full Body Red Light Therapy. Both offer the most powerful ranges of bioactive light: red light ranges 610, 630 & 660 and NIR ranges 810, 830 & 850. OsteoStrong panels house more LEDs allowing for the same results in less time than competitor brands. Additionally, the OsteoStrong brand offers targeted therapies such as skin health, pain, or metabolism to name a few.
