Light & Wellness

After hundreds of clinical studies across nearly every system in the body, one fact is clear: red and near-infrared (NIR) light stimulates cellular function and enhances a wide range of physiological processes. This powerful spectrum—ranging from approximately 0.6 to 1 micron—is what we at LUMITON call the "Wellness Window." It’s the sweet spot where light penetrates deeply and works at the cellular level to support energy production, repair, and overall health. That’s why LUMITON_FIBER is precisely engineered to absorb a broad band of UV and visible light and convert it into a concentrated output of red/NIR light—maximizing the potential of every photon.

One of the most vital physiological effects of red and near-infrared (NIR) light is its ability to stimulate the mitochondria—the powerhouse of our cells—to boost energy production (ATP). This increase in cellular energy, combined with the activation of key biological pathways, sets off a cascade of health benefits: reduced fatigue, improved skin vitality, decreased inflammation, less joint pain, enhanced muscle growth and recovery, increased natural antioxidant production, and accelerated fat metabolism. [1-5]. 

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REFERENCES

1. M.R. Hamblin, “Mechanisms and applications of the anti-inflammatory effects of photobiomodulation.” AIMS Biophys. 4(3), 2017.

2. P. H. Raven, et al. “How cells harvest energy.” Biology 10th ed. AP ed. pp. 122-146. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2014.

3. M. Emília de Abreu Chaves, et al. “Effects of low-power light therapy on wound healing: LASER x LED.” An Bras Dermatol. 9(4): 2014.

4. U.H. Mitchell, G.L. Mack “Low-level laser treatment with near-infrared light increases venous nitric oxide levels acutely: a single-blind, randomized clinical trial of efficacy.” Am J Phys Med Rehabilitation,92(2), 2013.

5. Low-level light therapy is recommended by The American Physical Therapy Association and The American College of Physicians (low back pain).