The Red Light Report

Leucomethylene Blue Eliminates IBS; Research: Photobiomodulation for Dentin Hypersensitivity & Importance of NIR Light For Penetration Into Teeth

Feb 6, 2025

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It's been awhile since we've gotten back to our roots on this podcast by reviewing some red light therapy research. By happenstance, both studies are concerning the oral cavity. The first article looks at photobiomodulation's effect on dentin hypersensitivity (one big reason why I wish I had RLT back when I was a kid!). The second study looks at various wavelengths, amongst red and NIR light, to see their impact on penetrating the tooth and, ultimately, having an effect on the dental pulp.

Before we talk about the research in today's episode, I do review the newest, updated version of the BioBlue Capsules. While there are no changes relative to the recipe of those supplements, there has been an improvement with how the supplement is produced that drastically alters the color of the capsules and likely improves its delivery to the body.

Lastly, I wanted to cover an amazing testimonial that we received about our BioBlue Leuco products and how it completely abolished a customer's IBS symptoms. The interesting part is that they were initially using the supplement in an effort to mitigate and reverse eyesight issues. In the end, they were pleasantly surprised and pleased with the life-changing results they received when their chronic IBS disappeared. While there isn't much research on MB or leucoMB on gut health, it does makes sense that this person saw positive results, as we do have plenty of mitochondrion living in our gut. Mitochondria did evolve from bacteria after all!

If you found the information in today's episode particularly interesting and/or compelling, please share it with a family member, friend, colleague and/or anyone that you think could benefit and be illuminated by this knowledge. Sharing is caring :)

As always, light up your health! - Key Points:

[01:14] Introduction to a testimonial from the BioLight website
[01:26] Background on BioLight website updates and product reviews
[02:29] Importance of product reviews and customer feedback
[03:11] Customer testimonial about BioBlue Leuco Capsules
[04:15] Customer’s experience with IBS resolution after using BioBlue Leuco
[06:30] Discussion of methylene blue dosages and effects
[08:02] Customer initially took BioBlue Leuco for eyesight improvement
[08:58] Unexpected benefit: resolution of IBS symptoms
[09:57] Customer’s sister experiences the same IBS relief
[11:08] Broader impact of mitochondrial therapies on health
[12:21] Announcement of an update to BioBlue Capsules
[13:23] Change in capsule formulation: micronized taurine for better consistency
[14:53] Explanation of color change in new BioBlue Capsules
[16:26] Scientific explanation: Tyndall effect and particle size impact on color
[17:26] Light reflection and surface area influence on capsule color
[18:43] Importance of homogeneity in the new formulation
[21:29] Red Light Therapy and Oral Health (Dentin Hypersensitivity Study)
[21:44] Study Overview and Methods
[23:09] Results of the Study (Pain Reduction, Dosage Details)
[24:09] Applying the Research to BioLight Devices (Guardian, Guardian+, Panels)
[24:38] Dosage Calculations for Different Devices
[26:09] Treatment Duration and Frequency Considerations
[28:04] Comparing Different Red Light Therapy Devices for Oral Care
[30:51] Importance of Accurate Dosage and Treatment Protocols
[32:55] Challenges in Red Light Therapy Research and Standardization
[33:12] Introduction to Second Study (Near-Infrared Light Transmission in Teeth)
[34:07] Importance of Near-Infrared Light for Deeper Oral Benefits
[35:01] Guardian Device vs. Other Oral Red Light Therapy Devices
[36:22] Study Overview: Factors Affecting Light Penetration in Teeth
[38:18] Impact of Tooth Shade on Near-Infrared Light Transmission
39:52 Study Aim: Light transmission in human teeth for PBM
40:17 Light sources used in the study
41:36 Total energy and energy density for 60 seconds
42:31 Discussion: Light transmission through teeth
44:44 Light source orientation and effect on transmission
46:15 Conclusion: Near-infrared vs. red light transmission
47:39 LED vs. laser transmission efficiency
48:12 Benefits of activating dental pulp
49:22 Importance of near-infrared for oral health