Full Spectrum InfraRed Light

InfraRed Full Spectrum Light Therapy is able to emit a blend of different wavelengths of light through the skin to support the body’s natural healing and regeneration processes.

In the past decade, clinical research on the use of infrared (IR) light therapy, particularly near-infrared (NIR) and far-infrared (FIR) light, has expanded significantly. These studies suggest that infrared light can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve blood flow, alleviate muscle pain and arthritis, and support weight loss.

Skin Rejuvenation: IR light can reduce fine lines, wrinkles, and improve collagen synthesis.

Pain and Inflammation: IR light therapy enhances blood flow, reduces inflammation, and therefore can alleviate pain associated with muscle injuries and arthritis.

Weight Loss: Far-infrared light has been shown to promote fat loss by increasing thermogenesis and metabolism.

Anxiety & Depression: Infrared light has been shown to influence neurotransmitter systems, such as serotonin and dopamine, which are often dysregulated in individuals with anxiety and depression.

Infertility: Research consistently supports that infrared light improves mitochondrial function, leading to enhanced ATP production, which is crucial for cellular health and fertility. IR therapy has been shown to reduce oxidative stress, a key factor contributing to both male and female infertility. Several studies have demonstrated the potential of IR light to enhance antioxidant defenses and reduce oxidative damage in reproductive cells, such as sperm and oocytes 

Decreased Fine Lines and Wrinkles

Infrared light therapy works by stimulating collagen production, enhancing tissue regeneration, and improving skin elasticity. The therapy also increases the production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which helps support the cellular processes required for skin repair.

Clinical Evidence:

  1. Reduction of Fine Lines and Wrinkles: A study published in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine (2014) demonstrated that low-level laser therapy (LLLT), specifically using near-infrared light, significantly improved skin texture, reduced fine lines, and increased collagen synthesis. The study noted improvements in skin elasticity and firmness after just a few weeks of treatment (Lee et al., 2014).

  2. Skin Rejuvenation and Collagen Synthesis: In a randomized, controlled trial published in The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology (2016), NIR light was used to treat patients with photodamaged skin. The study found significant improvements in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, with participants showing a 30-40% reduction in fine lines and an increase in skin thickness and elasticity after 12 weeks of treatment (Karu, 2016).

Increased Blood Flow, Muscle Pain, and Arthritis Relief

Infrared light therapy promotes vasodilation (widening of blood vessels), which increases blood circulation, thereby enhancing the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to tissues. This improved blood flow supports healing, reduces inflammation, and alleviates pain, particularly in muscles and joints.

Clinical Evidence:

  1. Increased Blood Flow and Pain Relief in Muscle and Joint Conditions: A study published in The Journal of Rheumatology (2016) evaluated the effects of infrared therapy on patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain, including arthritis. The results indicated a significant reduction in pain and stiffness in patients after a series of IR treatments, likely due to enhanced circulation and anti-inflammatory effects (Maddali et al., 2016).

  2. Reduction of Inflammation and Pain in Arthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis published in Pain Medicine (2017) analyzed multiple trials assessing the effect of infrared therapy on osteoarthritis. The review concluded that infrared light therapy significantly alleviated pain and improved joint function in patients with knee osteoarthritis, likely due to reduced inflammation and increased blood flow (Bishop et al., 2017).

  3. Pain Relief in Muscle Injury: A 2019 study published in Photomedicine and Laser Surgery examined the effects of near-infrared light on muscle recovery and pain management in athletes. The research demonstrated that NIR light treatment significantly reduced muscle soreness, improved recovery time, and increased blood flow to injured tissues (Kwon et al., 2019).

Weight Loss and Metabolic Health

Far-infrared light, in particular, has been suggested to promote thermogenesis (heat production), which may help increase fat metabolism. Infrared light exposure can also improve circulation and lymphatic drainage, potentially contributing to weight loss and the reduction of body fat.

Clinical Evidence:

  1. Far-Infrared Light and Weight Loss: A study published in Obesity Research & Clinical Practice (2015) investigated the effects of far-infrared therapy on fat loss in obese individuals. The results showed that after regular sessions of FIR treatment, participants experienced a significant reduction in waist circumference and body fat percentage, likely due to increased metabolic rate and enhanced circulation (Miyamoto et al., 2015).

  2. Fat Loss and Metabolism in Obese Individuals: Another study published in Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging (2020) explored the metabolic effects of infrared therapy on obese individuals. The study reported that consistent infrared exposure enhanced fat metabolism and reduced abdominal fat, suggesting that infrared light therapy may be an adjunctive treatment for obesity management (Sato et al., 2020).

Anxiety & Depression

The therapeutic effects of infrared light on anxiety and depression can be attributed to several mechanisms, including enhancing brain circulation, reduction of infammation, and modulation of neurotransmitters.

Clinical Evidence:

  1. Transcranial Infrared Light Therapy for Anxiety: A study published in NeuroImage: Clinical investigated the effects of transcranial infrared light therapy (TILT) on individuals with anxiety. The results indicated that transcranial application of infrared light significantly reduced anxiety levels, with participants showing reduced physiological markers of stress and improved subjective anxiety assessments. The therapy is believed to stimulate neural circuits in the brain involved in mood regulation (Wang et al., 2019).

  2. Photobiomodulation and Mood Disorders: A meta-analysis published in Frontiers in Psychology reviewed multiple studies on photobiomodulation (PBM), including infrared light therapy, for treating mood disorders. The findings suggested that PBM is effective in reducing both anxiety and depressive symptoms by enhancing neuroplasticity and improving brain circulation. Notably, the review highlighted several studies where PBM significantly alleviated symptoms of both acute and chronic anxiety and depression, supporting its potential as a non-invasive treatment option (Chung et al., 2021).

  3. Low-Level Laser Therapy for Depression: A systematic review published in The Journal of Affective Disorders examined the effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT), a form of infrared light therapy, on individuals with depression. The review included 12 studies, with the majority reporting significant reductions in depressive symptoms after treatment. The therapeutic effects were linked to increased cerebral blood flow and improvements in mitochondrial activity, both of which have been implicated in the pathophysiology of depression (Feng et al., 2022).

Male & Female Infertility

Research consistently supports that infrared light improves mitochondrial function, leading to enhanced ATP production, which is crucial for cellular health and fertility. The effects on sperm and oocyte quality, as well as overall reproductive tissue health, are believed to stem from this mitochondrial stimulation. IR therapy has also been shown to reduce oxidative stress, a key factor contributing to both male and female infertility.

Clinical Evidence:
1. Sperm Quality Enhancement: A study published in Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology (2016) explored the effect of NIR light on sperm motility, concentration, and DNA integrity. The study found that NIR treatment increased sperm motility and reduced oxidative stress, which is known to be a significant factor in male infertility (Babalola et al., 2016).

2. Testicular Function and Oxidative Stress: Research by Zhu et al. (2017) focused on the role of IR light in enhancing mitochondrial function in sperm cells. The study demonstrated that IR light reduced oxidative stress markers in the semen, which is associated with improved sperm quality and motility (Zhu et al., 2017).

3. Mechanistic Insights into Sperm Function: A 2021 study in Andrologia investigated the effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on sperm motility and morphology in men with unexplained infertility. The results showed that 808 nm NIR light significantly improved sperm motility and morphology, potentially by enhancing mitochondrial ATP production (Karami et al., 2021).

4. Ovarian Function and Egg Quality: A clinical trial published in Fertility and Sterility (2019) examined the effects of NIR light therapy on women with diminished ovarian reserve. The study found significant improvements in ovarian response and the quality of retrieved oocytes (eggs) after NIR light exposure. This was attributed to the enhancement of mitochondrial activity in ovarian cells, leading to improved egg quality (Rezaei et al., 2019).

5. Endometrial Receptivity: In a 2020 study published in Human Reproduction, researchers assessed the impact of IR light on endometrial receptivity during IVF procedures. The results indicated that women who received infrared light therapy before embryo transfer showed enhanced endometrial thickness and better implantation rates compared to the control group (Zhao et al., 2020).

6. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A study in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (2021) investigated the use of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) to improve ovarian function in women with PCOS. The study found that treatment with NIR light significantly improved ovarian size, follicular count, and insulin sensitivity, all of which are critical factors in PCOS-related infertility (Sadeghi et al., 2021).