Do infrared saunas or infrared sauna blankets boost mitochondrial function?
Red and infrared light therapy’s main mode of action is the stimulation of mitochondrial function
Infrared radiation from infrared saunas and infrared blankets is totally different to infrared radiation from LED masks and panels
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Red and infrared light therapy’s main mode of action is the stimulation of mitochondrial function
The mechanism of action for both red and infrared light therapy, for tissue healing, anti-ageing, skin rejuvenation, overall cell energy increase etc, is their boosting of mitochondrial function by stimulating a mitochondrial enzyme called cytochrome C oxidase.
As mitochondria are the energy powerhouses of each and every one of our cells, boosting mitochondrial function improves overall cell function, leading to healing, anti-ageing and better tissue and organ health.
More and more people these days learn about this effect of red light and infrared radiation* on mitochondria.
(* Infrared light is invisible, so calling it “infrared radiation”, rather than “infrared light” is more accurate.)
At the same time, more and more people also learn that impaired mitochondrial function can lead to fatigue, foggy brain and various health conditions / poor health.
As a result many people look to red light and infrared radiation of all types to boost their mitochondrial function on skin, different organs, different body areas and for different health and beauty outcomes.
Infrared radiation from infrared saunas and infrared blankets is totally different to infrared radiation from LED masks and panels
So it is no wonder that some people also look to infrared saunas and infrared sauna blankets “to boost their mitochondria”. However, there is a slight misunderstanding here.
Infrared radiation from infrared saunas and infrared blankets is totally different to infrared radiation from LED masks and panels.
Infrared saunas emit far-infrared (FIR) radiation (around 5,600nm to 15,000nm), as this range is most effective for penetrating the skin and providing therapeutic heat.
However, this infrared radiation is only specific to water molecules and heating - NOT to cytochrome C oxidase and mitochondria. In contrast, the cytochrome C oxidase / mitochondrial stimulation window is at the red and near infrared (NIR) range of 610-850nm, ideally 630nm and 830nm.
610-850nm is very, very far from and totally different to 5,600-15,000nm, so infrared saunas and infrared blankets definitely do NOT improve mitochondrial function.
If you wish to buy an infrared sauna or blanket for deep heat that reaches muscles, fascia and blood vessels for relaxation, myofascial tension release, circulation boost, detox etc, that’s great. Just don't expect any mitochondrial stimulation/improvement.
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On our booking page you can book stand-alone phototherapy sessions or combine them with our other treatments, as an add-on.
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