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Photobiomodulation (Transcranial + Thyroid)

biohacking · medium · 20 minutes per session, 2-3x weekly

What is Photobiomodulation (Transcranial + Thyroid)?

Apply near-infrared light at 810-830nm directly to the scalp for cognitive enhancement or to the thyroid for autoimmune thyroiditis treatment. Photons are absorbed by cytochrome c oxidase in mitochondria, boosting ATP production and reducing inflammatory markers in targeted tissues.

Is there evidence for it?

EVIDENCEmoderate

How do you do Photobiomodulation (Transcranial + Thyroid)?

  1. 1.For brain: use an 810nm pulsed NIR device on the forehead and temples for 20 minutes, 3x weekly
  2. 2.For thyroid: apply 820-830nm at 200mW power over the thyroid gland for 20 seconds per point, 2x weekly
  3. 3.Keep dosage at 32 J/cm2 for thyroid applications as per clinical trial protocols
  4. 4.Monitor TSH, FT4, and thyroid antibodies at baseline and 3 months to track response
  5. 5.Contraindicated directly over cancerous lesions — consult healthcare provider before thyroid application

How long does it take?

20 minutes per session, 2-3x weekly.

Is it hard to start?

medium.

Source: Hofling et al. (2013) thyroid LLLT trial, Cassano et al. (2016) transcranial PBM, PMC 2024 device review
near-infrared · brain · thyroid · mitochondria · autoimmune · neuroprotection
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