Bjorn Ekeberg: Red light therapy is gaining traction among athletes, many devices are ineffective or harmful, and scientific principles validate its therapeutic benefits

Key takeaways

• Red light therapy has scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness for various health benefits.
• The therapy is gaining mainstream awareness, especially among athletes in the US.
• Red light therapy works at a physical level, contributing to its traction in the wellness industry.
• Many red light therapy devices on the market are ineffective and can potentially be harmful.
• The proliferation of ineffective products threatens the credibility of red light therapy technology.
• Some red light therapy products…