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The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy
One theory for how RLT works is that it boosts ATP production
by moving electrons within the chromophores.
Imagine these
2
electrons like tiny balls of energy that get bumped to higher levels
by the light. As they move back down, they help create more ATP.
Reactive
oxygen
(ROS)
important
are
species
in
the
we
can
enhance
the
body’s
natural healing process.
healing process because they
RLT
or
may
off
through
also
on
influence the behavior of stem
While
certain
genes
cells—special cells in the body
increase the production of ROS
proteins
called
that
in healthy cells, which may aid
transcription
turn
factors.
2
can
types
These genes help control
the
the
damaged
healing
Overall,
seems
cellular
to
like
process.
this
to
therapy
activity,
potential
wound
unique
ability
tissues.
2
in healing, it is primarily known
repair
for reducing oxidative stress in
When
damaged
tissues.
3
When
our
leading
damaged tissue. ROS act like
helps counteract this damage
benefits
messengers, guiding the stem
by
cells to where they’re needed.
effects of these molecules.
managing
stem
we
of ROS can cause harm. RLT
By
these
to
have
bodies are injured, high levels
and
injured,
different
and
temporarily
cells
healing
tissue repair.
cells
can
rush to the site to help rebuild
jumpstart
get
become
of
RLT
ROS
levels,
reducing
the
harmful
