Infrared light therapy
For mitochondrial health and relaxation
The experts we follow agree on this.
Infrared light therapy is widely valued for supporting mitochondria and relaxation.
Who is behind it
Voices including a licensed naturopathic physician, a registered holistic nutritionist and a clinical nutritionist.
How strong the research is
Mostly expert experience so far, with published research still catching up.
In their words
“infrared light which can penetrate 8cm into the body can help to clear this out of the way so that your mitochondria can carry on making ATP and water”
a molecular biology PhD
These activities help build structured water in the body by impacting mitochondrial health and ATP production.
Infrared therapy products including sauna blankets and red light therapy hats help with relaxation, detox, and postpartum hair loss.
Infrared sauna acts as a hormetic stressor that forces mitochondria to become more efficient and resilient.
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