Light Therapy for Dementia
Animal models and preliminary human studies report light therapy (or photobiomodulation) has beneficial effects on cognitive function and brain health. It helps reduce the amyloid-beta plaques associated with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and improves brain metabolism.
Below is an abstract of one such study.
Future Sci OA. 2024 May 24;10(1):FSO922.
Unleashing light’s healing power: an overview of photobiomodulation for Alzheimer’s treatment.
Abstract
Aim: Photobiomodulation involves the use of low-level light therapy or near-infrared light therapy found to be useful in the treatment of a wide range of neurological diseases.
Objective: The aim is to review the mechanism and clinical applications of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) in managing Alzheimer’s disease.
Methods: To ensure that the consensus statement accurately reflects both the experts’ viewpoint and the most recent developments in the field, the expert opinions were recorded and thoroughly reviewed.
Results: PBMT elicits reduction of beta-amyloid plaque, restoration of mitochondrial function, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties with a stimulation in ATP synthesis.
Light Therapy for Dementia Conclusion: The PBMT could be helpful in patients non-responsive to traditional pharmacological therapy providing significant aid in the management of Alzheimer’s disease when introduced into the medical field.
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Robert Rodgers PhD