Red Light Therapy for Atherosclerosis
Two animal studies have shown beneficial effects of of visible/red light on aortic plaque formation (Yin et al. 2021, Park et al. 2012). PBM may have relatively small effects on cholesterol levels in most situations (Paolillo et al. 2021).
Evidence Summary
3 animal studies (mouse, rabbit, rat)
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Research Basis
This content is informed by 47+ published peer-reviewed studies on photobiomodulation.
RedLightOS Research Team
Photobiomodulation Research
The RedLightOS team reviews over 9,500 published photobiomodulation studies to deliver evidence-based red light therapy guidance.
Reviewed by RedLightOS Research Team. Last reviewed: . Based on published photobiomodulation research. For educational purposes only — not a substitute for professional medical advice. See our methodology.
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