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Topic: Photobiomodulation

Podcast episode
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In Biochemistry and Biology

Podcast episode · Photochemistry

Is red light therapy real or a scam?

Chemistry For Your Life

Sep 17, 2026

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.