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Red Light Therapy (Photobiomodulation)

biohacking · easy · 1-1.5 hours/week

What is Red Light Therapy (Photobiomodulation)?

Exposure to red (630nm) and near-infrared (810-850nm) light to enhance mitochondrial ATP production, reduce oxidative stress, and promote cellular repair. Evidence supports skin rejuvenation, wound healing, acne treatment, and body contouring; dose is biphasic (more is not better).

Is there evidence for it?

EVIDENCEmoderate

How do you do Red Light Therapy (Photobiomodulation)?

  1. 1.Use a device with wavelengths of 630nm (red) and/or 850nm (near-infrared) — check specifications carefully
  2. 2.Position the device 6-12 inches from the target area for 10-15 minutes per session
  3. 3.Treat 3-5 times per week consistently; effects are cumulative over weeks to months
  4. 4.For skin: target face/body for 10-12 minutes at ~15 J/cm²; for recovery: target muscles post-workout
  5. 5.Be patient: visible skin results typically take 8-12 weeks; do not increase duration beyond protocol (biphasic dose response)

How long does it take?

1-1.5 hours/week.

Is it hard to start?

easy.

Source: Cleveland Clinic review; PMC systematic reviews on photobiomodulation; FoundMyFitness (Rhonda Patrick); dose-response research in Frontiers in Photonics
red-light · photobiomodulation · mitochondria · skin · recovery · atp
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