The best-studied mechanism of action surrounding red and near-infrared light therapy is the stimulation of mitochondrial energy production in the cells.

Red light therapy improves the efficiency and speed of the electron transport chain within the mitochondria, improving the availability of ATP (cellular energy) in the cells and throughout the body. This increased energy is what is thought to provide the many benefits that red light therapy is used for.

The bottom line is that when your cells have more energy, they do their jobs better!

To learn more read How Does Red Light Therapy Work?

Red light therapy is comprised of two different types of light - red and near infrared (NIR).

• Red light: Visible to the human eye, red light has wavelengths between 600–700 nanometers (nm) and is most effective on the skin's surface. Red light can improve skin health, collagen production, as well as help with hair growth.
• Near-infrared Light: Invisible to the human eye, near-infrared light has wavelengths between 700–1200 nm and can penetrate deeper into the body, acting on the muscles, joints and bone.

Red light therapy devices emit completely different wavelengths from infrared saunas. Saunas use mid and far-infrared wavelengths (IR-B and IR-C), which are absorbed by water in the body, thereby creating heat.

Red light therapy devices use red and near Infrared (IR-A) at, which have minimal water absorption - therefore they can penetrate deeper into the subcutaneous tissue and enhance mitochondrial function. This results in improved energy production within cells.

For more information see our article:

Infrared Sauna vs Red Light Therapy

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If you are willing to sacrifice some power and durability for convenience and/or portability, then a flexible red light therapy device might be a great option for you.

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If you are still not sure, we would recommend heading to our red light therapy panels collections page and purchasing the largest panel within your budget. For the power, performance, durability and versatility you cannot go wrong with a panel.

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