The Skeptic’s Guide to Red Light Therapy
Red light therapy is gaining popularity for its potential health benefits, including improved skin and faster recovery from workouts. Originally developed by NASA for plant growth in space, it has been researched for various medical applications since the 1990s. Despite promising results, more extensive studies are needed to fully validate its effectiveness.
- ▪Red light therapy has been researched since the 1990s, initially used by NASA to aid plant growth in space.
- ▪It is believed to stimulate mitochondria, increasing energy production and supporting various bodily functions.
- ▪Current research is exploring its potential benefits for skin health, muscle recovery, and neurological conditions.
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WellnessThe Skeptic’s Guide to Red Light TherapyCould red lights really give you better skin, healthier hair, and faster recoveries from your workouts?By Dean StattmannMay 23, 2026Kelsey Niziolek; Getty ImagesSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyThis story is from Manual, GQ’s flagship newsletter offering useful advice on style, health, and more, four days a week. Sign up here to get it in your inbox.You don’t have to run in biohacking circles to have noticed that red light therapy is having a moment. You could just go to the mall.
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