How does Low Intensity Light Therapy (LILT) work?
LILT actually works through several mechanisms. However, the most widely identified mechanism involves mitochondria. Light stimulates the production of Adenosine TriPhosphate (ATP) that is the basic energy unit for cellular activity. ATP is then used in different ways by the body. One way is to increase fibroblast activity which is another pretty basic biological function. Fibroblasts can lead to increased collagen formation. Collagen is the basic protein cell in the body and is a major component of most tissue, particularly soft and connective tissue. Another effect of light is increased blood circulation, particularly microcirculation. Combine increased fibroblast activity and increased microblood flow and you can understand why it has been used for years to heal bed sores and other chronic wounds. But light can affect the lymphatic system and elements in blood. Although increased blood flow has long been thought to be a reason why many people have been successfully treated to slow h
