| Enhances blood flow, reduces inflammation, and supports neurogenesis |
Photobiomodulation (red/NIR light) boosts cerebral blood flow, lowers inflammation, prevents cell death, and encourages new neuron growth—suggesting potential benefits for depression and brain health. |
(PMC) |
| Cognitive improvements in dementia patients |
Transcranial NIR treatments in dementia patients showed safety and improvements in cognitive function. |
(PMC) |
| Improves mood, sleep, and emotional health in healthy adults |
Studies explored how red light affects mood, sleep structure, alertness, and emotion, indicating positive links with mood regulation and sleep quality. |
(Frontiers) |
| Reduces depression symptoms |
Photobiomodulation (red/NIR light) effectively reduced symptoms of depression in patients, according to clinical research—though broader, more rigorous trials are still needed. |
(Frontiers) |
| Supports cognitive function in older adults with mild impairment |
In a small case series, older adults with mild cognitive impairment saw noticeable gains in memory, attention, and executive function—and reductions in anxiety and depressive symptoms—after transcranial PBM. |
(Frontiers) |
| Enhances cellular energy and brain protection |
Overview on how PBM activates mitochondrial enzyme cytochrome c oxidase, increasing ATP (energy), and triggering molecular pathways for brain health and gene expression. |
(MDPI) |
