Red light therapy device
Red and near-infrared panels used on skin, hair and joints
Red and near-infrared panels or caps, used for skin, hair growth, joint soreness and, more speculatively, mitochondrial function. Evidence is strongest for dermatological and hair applications, much weaker for the systemic claims. Output varies enormously between products; dosing is poorly standardized.
Who backs it
Sorted by strength of stance
- Bryan JohnsonDoes it
Founder · Blueprint longevity protocol
Red and near-infrared devices cover skin and hair, the cosmetic side of the protocol.
Source: Blueprint protocol site - Mark HymanDoes it
Physician · The Dr. Hyman Show · author of Young Forever
Owns a red light machine at home and uses it with the aim of supporting his mitochondria. He files it under hormesis, the small stresses he thinks make the body stronger.
Source: The Doctor's Farmacy: My Personal Longevity Routine - LeBron JamesDiscusses
Basketball player · NBA all-time leading scorer
Robb Report, summarizing his Netflix series Starting 5 via the New York Post, reports that he said he often uses red light therapy alongside cryotherapy and compression boots. His only direct words on the page concern cost. He would not put a number on what he spends on his body each year. The real cost, he said, is time.
Source: Robb Report: LeBron James's Recovery Routine Includes Cryotherapy and an Oxygen Chamber - Rhonda PatrickDiscusses
Biomedical scientist · FoundMyFitness
Reviewed the photobiomodulation literature and is careful to separate the reasonable dermatological evidence from the broader claims.
Source: FoundMyFitness: photobiomodulation topic page
Aimed at the same thing
Other entries filed under longevity.
- Gear$$$Mid: Roughly $50 to $500, or up to $50/month.
Continuous glucose monitor
Arm sensor showing your blood glucose response to food in real time
Backed by 4 of 44 stacks: 2 do it, 0 recommend it, 2 have discussed it - Gear$$$Mid: Roughly $50 to $500, or up to $50/month.Backed by 4 of 44 stacks: 2 do it, 0 recommend it, 2 have discussed it
- Gear$$$Cheap: Roughly under $50, or under $15/month.
Weighted vest or rucksack
Adds load to walking, hiking and carries without needing a gym
Backed by 1 of 44 stacks: 1 do it, 0 recommend it, 0 have discussed it - Protocol$$$Cheap: Roughly under $50, or under $15/month.
Resistance training
Lifting weights 2-4 times a week to build and hold muscle
Backed by 37 of 44 stacks: 32 do it, 3 recommend it, 2 have discussed it - ProtocolFREE, no cost
Time-restricted eating
Confining food to a set window, often 8-10 hours a day
Backed by 21 of 44 stacks: 13 do it, 0 recommend it, 8 have discussed it - Protocol$$$Cheap: Roughly under $50, or under $15/month.
Protein-forward eating
Roughly 1g of protein per pound of target bodyweight, spread across meals
Backed by 19 of 44 stacks: 15 do it, 3 recommend it, 1 have discussed it
Gear entry · notes paraphrased from cited sources, quoted excerpts copied from the transcript they link to. Not medical advice. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or reviewed by anyone listed. How this works.