The Scientific Approach to Near-Infrared and Red Light Therapy by Sandra Moore

Author:Sandra Moore
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: red light therapy, red light therapy devices, acne treatment, weight loss, lose weight, belly fat burner, fat burn book
Publisher: Sandra Moore
Published: 2018-08-12T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 5

Red Light Therapy And Weight Loss

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ouldn’t be great if we could lose weight without having to diet or exercise? For years, millions of us have tried pills, injections, natural herbs and even berries that are supposed to help us shed pounds, but these don’t usually work. The latest magical way is infrared light.

Just as red and near-infrared light is demonstrating promise for a host of health issues; it has shown surprisingly effective results for fat loss as well. It has been well documented that red light at certain wavelengths stimulates mitochondria and cellular energy (called adenosine triphosphate or ATP) production. This happens as part of the cellular respiration process in which cells break down and convert stored energy, releasing waste product along the way. Most researchers agree that light therapy affects adipocytes, which are cells that store fat, causing the lipids to disperse. What that means is that light therapy helps the body wash away fat cells.

A 2012 study in the International Journal of Endocrinology showed that light could affect hunger, which could help prevent the buildup of extra fat before it begins. This study found that red light helped control levels of the hunger-related hormones leptin and ghrelin in sleep-deprived participants.

Let us also looked at some highlight of clinical studies. A study in the Journal of Obesity Surgery researched red light therapy for body contouring. This 2011 double-blind, randomized study performed light therapy at 635-680 nanometers (nm) on participants for four weeks and recorded effects on the waistline. At the end of the study, participants had achieved a statistically significant reduction in waistline girth.

There is also another similar study published in Lasers in Surgery Medicine, where participants who received light therapy showed a significant reduction in overall circumference, including each part of the body. It was concluded by researchers that light therapy can cut down on the circumference that are treated.

In the same journal, a 2o13 study discovered the benefits from red light therapy at 635 nm for contouring the hips, thighs, and waist. Researchers found that at the end of the trial that there was a mean loss of 2.99 inches in overall body size compare to the starting point. Separately, there was a reduction on the thigh, waist, and hip area too. Therefore, researchers concluded that red therapy at this level and wavelength was safe and clinically effective.

However, you must understand that wavelength and intensity are incredibly important when it comes to light therapy. Ensure you choose a device that delivers red light with the correct wavelength with an optimal amount of power. In a nutshell, red light therapy has shown positive results for fat loss and body contouring across several different clinical studies.

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