Summary
Scott Chasen joins Dr. Jockers to discuss how red light therapy supports mitochondrial function, skin health, inflammation reduction, and sleep quality. They cover the science of photobiomodulation, optimal wavelengths, dosing protocols, and practical implementation strategies.
Key Points
- Red light (630-670nm) and near-infrared (810-850nm) stimulate cytochrome c oxidase
- Photobiomodulation increases ATP production and reduces oxidative stress
- Regular red light exposure can improve skin collagen synthesis and wound healing
- Near-infrared light stimulates melatonin production in mitochondria
- Optimal session duration is 10-20 minutes at appropriate distance from the panel
Key Moments
The UV will damage your eyes
You know, it's really interesting because there's actually like a whole subculture of people that do something called sun gazing where they gaze at the sun in the morning. It's always like the first hour you wake up or the last hour before you go to bed because you don't want the UV.
"You know, it's really interesting because there's actually like a whole subculture of people that do something called sun gazing where they gaze at the sun in the morning. It's always like the first hour you wake up or the last hour before you go to bed because you don't want the UV. The UV will damage your eyes. So, you're really getting the red light specifically, maybe a little bit of near in there, but primarily the red."
Well, it definitely makes sense with that
Well, it definitely makes sense with that. And obviously, it's activating all those mitochondria.
"Yeah, absolutely. Well, it definitely makes sense with that. And obviously, it's activating all those mitochondria. And the mitochondria produce energy within every cell of our body. So we want really strong, healthy mitochondria. It's what gives us metabolic flexibility, you know, the ability to burn fat for fuel, the ability to really thrive in life."
Red Light Therapy: Hey guys, I'm super excited about this podcast
Hey guys, I'm super excited about this podcast because light is just as important for our overall health, the light that we're being exposed to, as the food and nutrition that we're consuming.
"Hey guys, I'm super excited about this podcast because light is just as important for our overall health, the light that we're being exposed to, as the food and nutrition that we're consuming. And I know that seems like a crazy thought, but actually light is biological information that's telling all of our cells and the mitochondria within our cells how much energy to produce and how to function."
Well, essentially, it's the impact that light has on the body
Well, essentially, it's the impact that light has on the body. And in particular, when we talk about red light therapy or photobiomodulation, we're talking about very specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light that seem to go into the body, act on the mitochondria, help the mitochondria mak
"Well, essentially, it's the impact that light has on the body. And in particular, when we talk about red light therapy or photobiomodulation, we're talking about very specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light that seem to go into the body, act on the mitochondria, help the mitochondria make energy better, and have been shown in now what are up to over 4,000 studies that I've seen have my"
