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Is red light therapy real or a scam?

Melissa, Jam
Published Sep 17, 2026
48 min

About

Melissa and Jam examine the chemistry and cell biology proposed to explain red-light therapy. They discuss photobiomodulation, mitochondria, collagen and the limitations of available studies, alongside the distinction between regulatory clearance and evidence for a particular consumer device.

Topics

PhotobiomodulationLight-matter interactionsMitochondria

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