Red light therapy improves memory and helps with adhd

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Red light therapy (RLT), also known as low-level laser light therapy, has shown promise in various areas, including its potential benefits for ADHD. There is a study conducted by researchers at the University of Birmingham (UK) and Beijing Normal University (China) found that laser light therapy (specifically transcranial photobiomodulation, or tPBM) improved working memory by approximately 10% in healthy volunteers. tPBM delivers near-infrared to infrared light to brain tissue through the scalp and skull. This finding suggests that laser light therapy could have implications for treating conditions like ADHD that impact working memory1.

So, how does RLT work? Red light therapy is thought to work by acting on the mitochondria (the “power plants” of cells). By providing more energy to cells, it enhances processes like skin repair, new cell growth, and rejuvenation. Specifically, it stimulates collagen production, increases blood circulation, and reduces inflammation3.

1healthline.com2amenclinics.com3my.clevelandclinic.org4adultadhd.net5healthcentral.com