The clinical research studies also indicated the body's reaction to powerful light from two light sources:
LLLT (low level laser therapy)
L.E.D. (light emitting diode)
It has been shown that cells grown in cultures and exposed to this light grow 150 to 200 percent faster than ground control cultures not stimulated by the light. In addition, there have been numerous other clinical papers published and presented worldwide, on the effectiveness of the light stimulation on the human body as it relates to:
Nerve Regeneration
Cellular Oxygenation
Cellular Detoxification
Wound Healing
This research established that the effect is relative to the specific wavelength (λ) of the light applied. Wavelength is the distance between identical points in the adjacent cycles of a waveform signal propagated in space, as shown in the illustration (Figure 2). Measurement of a wavelength is performed by using a variety of metric units, the most common is the nanometer (nm), which equals "one billionth of a meter," or 1/25,400,00 of an inch.
The Science
The electromagnetic spectrum is the name used for discussing types of radiation. Radiation is simply any energy that travels and how it spreads out as it travels. Two examples are the light from a lamp and the radio waves that you listen to. Other examples are microwaves, infrared, ultraviolet light, X-rays, and gamma rays. The complete electromagnetic spectrum, with its various types of energy, is shown in the illustration to the right (Figure 1).
Our eyes are sensitive to light which lies in a very small region of the electromagnetic spectrum labeled "visible light." As shown in the illustration, this "visible light" corresponds to a wavelength range of 380 - 760 nanometers and a color range of violet through red. The human eye is not capable of "seeing" radiation with wavelengths outside the visible spectrum. Immediately below that range is the ultraviolet spectrum range and above is the infrared spectrum range.
Laser Therapy uses low level laser light to stimulate the treated area and increase blood flow to the scalp which contains hair follicles. The low level laser therapy is repeated as prescribed and monitored by your physician to achieve the same results as proven in the MEP-90 clinical trial. The treatment is performed at your physicians clinic and is a relatively fast, easy and comfortable procedure.
All electromagnetic radiation, regardless of its type, has an effect on the cells of the human body. The effects can range from damaging to beneficial, depending on the type of energy that is applied. Since the early 1980's, there has been extensive clinical research conducted on the body's beneficial reaction to the energy emitted from both visible and infrared light.
As it relates to lasers, this process is referred to as photobiomodulation, low level laser therapy (LLLT), cold laser therapy, and/or laser biostimulation.
