Regenerative Health with Max Gulhane, MD 61. Red Light Therapy & Photobiomodulation with Andrew LaTour
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Mar 15, 2024 
Andrew LaTour, owner of GembaRed, discusses red light therapy and photobiomodulation. Topics include benefits of red light therapy on mitochondrial function, dosing ranges for optimal results, systemic effects on circulation and metabolic health, and potential applications in healthcare. The conversation also covers the importance of balancing light wavelengths and debunking intensity level misconceptions in red light therapy.
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Andrew's Health Journey
- Andrew LaTour's health struggles led him to biohacking and red light therapy.
- He started with simple interventions like sunlight, blue blockers, and eventually red light panels.
History of Photobiomodulation
- Photobiomodulation, or light therapy, isn't new; Romans used it, and Finsen won a Nobel Prize in 1903 for light therapy work.
- Antibiotics overshadowed light therapy until the 1980s.
Red and NIR Light Penetration
- Red and near-infrared light (600-1100nm) penetrate deeper into skin than other wavelengths, potentially reaching organs and bones.
- This penetration makes them suitable for delivering energy to tissues with high mitochondria counts.