Infrared Health Technology: Increased oxygen supply, reduced blood pressure and photobiomodulation

Infrared therapy, which includes red light and near-infrared light treatment (NIR), has received a great deal of attention for its health-giving effects, especially for improving circulation, oxygen supply and pain relief. By using light from the entire infrared spectrum - near, between and distant infrared radiation - treatment can penetrate directly into the body without heating the air around, making the method very effective. This can be seen in nature: When the sun goes behind a cloud, body temperature falls quickly because the body no longer receives infrared radiation.

Infrared light is divided into three types:

• Near-infrared (NIR, 800-1000 NM): Deep in the tissue and affects biological processes at mitochondrial levels.
  
  
• Middle-Infrarød (MIR): Has moderate penetration and acts on tissue temperature and metabolism.
  
  
• Remote-infrared (FIR, 3000 NM and higher): Works more superficial and warms up skin and surface tissue.

Benefits of Red Lights and NIR treatment

Red lights (630-700 Nm) and NIR therapy (800-1000 Nm) are forms of photobiomodulation that stimulate the body's natural healing processes by activating the mitochondria. This increases the production of ATP, the cell's energy source, which contributes to:

• Improved blood circulation: Light radiation stimulates nitric oxide (NO), which expands blood vessels and increases oxygen supply.
• Reduced blood pressure: Extension of blood vessels lowers blood pressure naturally.
• Less inflammation and pain: Reduces inflammatory responses and relieves pain through inhibition of inflammatory factors.
• Tissue Repair: Increased ATP promotes cell growth and repair, useful for damage and chronic wounds.

Clinical uses

Red light and NIR therapy is effective for:

• Muscle and joint pain: Relieve chronic pain and reduce muscle spasms.
• Skin enhancement: Stimulates collagen production, reduces acne and improves skin elasticity.
• Mental Health: Can increase cognitive function, reduce depression and anxiety.
• Cardiovascular health: Improves circulation and can contribute to better cardiovascular health.

Light -induced energy production

The core of photobiomodulation is the activation of the mitochondria. Specific light waves are absorbed by cytochrome C oxidase, an enzyme that is critical for ATP synthesis. This process releases now, which improves blood flow, and praise, which balances oxidative stress, essential for cell health.