There are numerous benefits to using RLT. This holistic approach to your well-being affects nearly every aspect of your health.
Wound Healing
Red light therapy was originally developed by NASA as a means of helping treat wounds on astronauts in orbit. Today, we can use the same light therapy to help support skin rejuvenation at home. Our users find Mito Red Light devices specifically capable of addressing unresolved issues for which they’d previously seen a dermatologist.
Skincare
Scars, areas of discoloration, and blemishes are all skin concerns that can be addressed by LED light therapy devices. The most effective options are RLT and NIR light. The wavelengths of red light are longer and can reach deeper than other forms of light on the electromagnetic spectrum. This type of session is sometimes referred to as low-level laser therapy.
Youthful-Looking Skin
With age, collagen loss is inevitable. We begin to lose collagen at age 20, which means less volume in the skin. Less volume can lead to loss of skin elasticity as well as fine lines and wrinkles. One of the most appreciated benefits of red light therapy is its ability to help support collagen production in the skin by stimulating fibroblasts, cells that are responsible for making more collagen.
Our clients love the combination of RLT and near-infrared light therapy we offer in the MitoPRO and MitoPRO+ series panels.
Hair Growth
Hair loss is common among men and can even affect women as they age. Red light therapy devices offer a non-medicated, non-surgical intervention that can help support healthy hair growth. By stimulating mitochondria within the cells and encouraging the production of more ATP, red light therapy works to increase cell turnover, which can lead to better hair restoration results. Mito Red Light Helmets are FDA cleared for supporting hair growth.
Pain and Muscle Soreness
NIR light can pass through the skin and reach muscles and joints, assisting in soothing aching joints, and helping support muscle recovery after a grueling workout. It’s important to understand that only NIR wavelengths (between 800 nm and 900 nm) are powerful enough to reach the muscles and joints.
By increasing blood flow and improving circulation to these muscles, you can experience more efficient tissue repair post workout.
Sleep
It’s no surprise that as our lives get busier and more stressful, we naturally begin to sleep less. Most adults need seven to nine hours of quality sleep each night. Some forms of light (like blue light emitted from your smartphone or computer) are known to interfere with sleep. RLT, however, has been shown to support sleep quality. Using an RLT device before bed can help prepare your body for sleep faster and increase the overall depth and quality of your sleep.
Mood and Cognitive Function
One of the most promising effects of red light therapy is its ability to support brain health. Neurological decline can lead to losses in our abilities to learn, retain, and recall new information. It can also negatively impact our neuroplasticity, or the ability of our brains to adapt and re-route neural pathways when there is an injury.
Red light therapy has been studied for its ability to repair nerves, support the health of neurons, and support neuroplasticity.
