How Red and Near-Infrared Light Boosts Mitochondrial Health and Energy
Red and near-infrared light pass through your skin and charge your mitochondria like solar panels. More ATP means more energy, faster healing, and better aging. Learn how to “photosynthesize” for mitochondrial health.
The Sci-Fi Truth That Isn’t Sci-Fi
Here’s something that sounds like science fiction but is completely real:
Certain kinds of light can actually pass through your skin.
Red and near-infrared light do not stop at the surface.
They travel deeper into your tissues, muscles, and even bone.
When that light gets inside, your mitochondria soak it up like little solar panels.
They turn light into energy.
Plants vs. People: Same Solar Truth
Plants need sunlight to live.
They use it to create sugar and fuel their growth.
You cannot make sugar from sunlight.
But your body still responds to light in powerful ways.
Inside every cell are mitochondria.
Think of them as your built-in batteries.
Just like plants, they capture light.
Instead of making sugar, they make ATP, your body’s usable energy.
Light is not just for plants.
It is a nutrient for you too.
The Mitochondria’s Love Affair with Red and NIR Light
When red and near-infrared light reach your cells, something incredible happens.
