Infrared Light Therapy

aka photobiomodulation? (PBM)

aka LED therapy, LLLT (low-level light therapy)

near-IR: 830nm

watts per sqm matters (i.e power/light output)

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5505738/ - Biological effects and medical applications of infrared radiation

Benefits

Skin

Retinoid is likely better???

See collagen.

Hair

830nm at least?

Muscles

Whole Body

See sauna - far infra-red rather than near.

Burdens

Forms/Types

When to Avoid Use - Interactions/Contraindications

Frequency, Timing & Duration

Protocols

Recovery

Further Information

photobiomodulation therapies should be safe for those who've previously had cancer²

Infrared Wavelengths

The term infrared light encompasses a number of wavelengths, each with different properties. The ISO 20473 scheme¹ classifies the wavelength ranges as follows;

Designation	Abbreviation	Wavelength	Uses
Near-infrared	NIR	0.78–3μm/780-3k nm	Skin, hair
Mid-infrared	MIR	3–50μm/3k-50k nm
Far-infrared	FIR	50–1,000μm/50k-1m nm	Sauna