J Athl Train June 2013 PMID 23182016

Red light and the sleep quality and endurance performance of Chinese female basketball players.

Jiexiu Zhao, Ye Tian, Jinlei Nie, Jincheng Xu, Dongsen Liu

Mentions

110
Peak: 9 in Jun 2022
across 5 sources since Jul 2020

Extended reach

734,040
potential audience

Total likes

494

Video views

12,030

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Jul 2020 – Sep 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions collectively praise the study for highlighting how red light therapy can boost sleep and athletic performance, with posts using words like 'improved,' 'notable increase,' and 'crucial,' reflecting a positive tone. The repeated mentions of increased melatonin and endurance show shared interest in these specific outcomes, though most comments remain observational rather than deeply analytical.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the findings, emphasizing the benefits of red light therapy for improving sleep and performance, indicating general agreement.

InterestHigh interest

The topic of red light therapy's effects on athletes sparks high curiosity and interest among readers, with multiple mentions of its potential benefits.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts demonstrate moderate engagement, referencing specific results like increased melatonin and endurance, but lack deep critical analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the research has a noticeable influence on perceptions of non-invasive performance enhancement methods.

Abstract in brief

  • Red light therapy for 14 days improved sleep quality, serum melatonin levels, and endurance performance in Chinese female basketball players, with a significant correlation between sleep quality and melatonin levels.
  • The study involved 20 athletes divided into a red light treatment group and a placebo group, with only the treatment group receiving nightly red light for 30 minutes.
  • Results suggest red light therapy is an effective, non-invasive method to enhance sleep and athletic performance, potentially helping prevent sleep disorders caused by training.

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Mg2+ Papi, the BowTied Mg2+
@Grimhood · X

Red Light and the Sleep Quality and Endurance Performance of Chinese Female Basketball Players https://t.co/ieZ46otUc7 Red/infrared light exposure, thus seeing sunrise and sunset, daily is crucial to proper sleep, thus physical performance. https://t.co/1ntlQp8tNi

Jun 8, 2022 · 80 likes · 10 shares · 133,563 followers View post →
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@drkohilathas · X

Retinal, whole body and intranasal irradiation with red light leads to a notable increase in serum melatonin levels in humans. "14-day whole-body irradiation with red-light treatment improved the sleep, serum melatonin level, and endurance performance" https://t.co/unnmlmNP32

Mar 22, 2023 · 22 likes · 3 shares · 47,901 followers View post →
Mike Lustgarten, PhD
@mike_lustgarten · X

"The 14-day whole-body irradiation with red-light treatment improved the sleep, serum melatonin level, and endurance performance of the elite female basketball players" https://t.co/LspaeB4ZQe

Sep 17, 2024 · 12 likes · 3 shares · 9,736 followers View post →
WeThePeeple
@WeThePeeple9 · X

Red light and the sleep quality and endurance performance of Chinese female basketball players - PubMed #NIATONIN https://t.co/io6VmcK149

Oct 9, 2021 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 935 followers View post →
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Mar 5, 2025 · 2 likes · 139 followers View post →
James Strong
@JamesStrongUK · X

#Red LightTherapy increased secrum #melatonin, improved #sleep, and #endurance #performance of basketball players Red light and the sleep quality and endurance performance of Chinese female basketball players. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/nvV5KQPYZm

Sep 19, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 222 followers View post →

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AlBundyThoughts
@MindOfBundy · X

@PGC1a_RB https://t.co/xsGKEOgFpD

Mar 5, 2025 · 2 likes · 139 followers View post →
The Longevist
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RT @mike_lustgarten: "The 14-day whole-body irradiation with red-light treatment improved the sleep, serum melatonin level, and endurance p…

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John Hobitakis
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RT @mike_lustgarten: "The 14-day whole-body irradiation with red-light treatment improved the sleep, serum melatonin level, and endurance p…

Sep 17, 2024 · 3 shares · 965 followers View post →
Mike Lustgarten, PhD
@mike_lustgarten · X

"The 14-day whole-body irradiation with red-light treatment improved the sleep, serum melatonin level, and endurance performance of the elite female basketball players" https://t.co/LspaeB4ZQe

Sep 17, 2024 · 12 likes · 3 shares · 9,736 followers View post →
Ferran Seco
@ferranseco · X

RT @drkohilathas: Retinal, whole body and intranasal irradiation with red light leads to a notable increase in serum melatonin levels in hu…

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RT @drkohilathas: Retinal, whole body and intranasal irradiation with red light leads to a notable increase in serum melatonin levels in hu…

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Vicky
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RT @drkohilathas: Retinal, whole body and intranasal irradiation with red light leads to a notable increase in serum melatonin levels in hu…

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L ❤ V E
@drkohilathas · X

Retinal, whole body and intranasal irradiation with red light leads to a notable increase in serum melatonin levels in humans. "14-day whole-body irradiation with red-light treatment improved the sleep, serum melatonin level, and endurance performance" https://t.co/unnmlmNP32

Mar 22, 2023 · 22 likes · 3 shares · 47,901 followers View post →
Ian McIntosh D.C.
@IanMcIntosh1 · X

RT @Grimhood: Red Light and the Sleep Quality and Endurance Performance of Chinese Female Basketball Players https://t.co/ieZ46otUc7 Red/i…

Jun 9, 2022 · 10 shares · 395 followers View post →
kike
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Mg2+ Papi, the BowTied Mg2+
@Grimhood · X

Red Light and the Sleep Quality and Endurance Performance of Chinese Female Basketball Players https://t.co/ieZ46otUc7 Red/infrared light exposure, thus seeing sunrise and sunset, daily is crucial to proper sleep, thus physical performance. https://t.co/1ntlQp8tNi

Jun 8, 2022 · 80 likes · 10 shares · 133,563 followers View post →
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@Lin971133 · X

RT @WeThePeeple9: Red light and the sleep quality and endurance performance of Chinese female basketball players - PubMed #NIATONIN https:…

Oct 9, 2021 · 2 shares · 125 followers View post →
Laura B
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Oct 9, 2021 · 2 shares · 6,139 followers View post →
WeThePeeple
@WeThePeeple9 · X

Red light and the sleep quality and endurance performance of Chinese female basketball players - PubMed #NIATONIN https://t.co/io6VmcK149

Oct 9, 2021 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 935 followers View post →
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@bryanoloughlin · X

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Apr 23, 2021 · 549 followers View post →
James Strong
@JamesStrongUK · X

#Red LightTherapy increased secrum #melatonin, improved #sleep, and #endurance #performance of basketball players Red light and the sleep quality and endurance performance of Chinese female basketball players. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/nvV5KQynAM

Dec 12, 2020 · 222 followers View post →
James Strong
@JamesStrongUK · X

#Red LightTherapy increased secrum #melatonin, improved #sleep, and #endurance #performance of basketball players Red light and the sleep quality and endurance performance of Chinese female basketball players. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/nvV5KQPYZm

Dec 5, 2020 · 222 followers View post →
James Strong
@JamesStrongUK · X

#Red LightTherapy increased secrum #melatonin, improved #sleep, and #endurance #performance of basketball players Red light and the sleep quality and endurance performance of Chinese female basketball players. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/nvV5KQPYZm

Nov 28, 2020 · 222 followers View post →
James Strong
@JamesStrongUK · X

#Red LightTherapy increased secrum #melatonin, improved #sleep, and #endurance #performance of basketball players Red light and the sleep quality and endurance performance of Chinese female basketball players. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/nvV5KQPYZm

Nov 21, 2020 · 1 like · 222 followers View post →
James Strong
@JamesStrongUK · X

#Red LightTherapy increased secrum #melatonin, improved #sleep, and #endurance #performance of basketball players Red light and the sleep quality and endurance performance of Chinese female basketball players. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/nvV5KQPYZm

Nov 14, 2020 · 222 followers View post →
James Strong
@JamesStrongUK · X

#Red LightTherapy increased secrum #melatonin, improved #sleep, and #endurance #performance of basketball players Red light and the sleep quality and endurance performance of Chinese female basketball players. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/nvV5KQPYZm

Oct 31, 2020 · 222 followers View post →
James Strong
@JamesStrongUK · X

#Red LightTherapy increased secrum #melatonin, improved #sleep, and #endurance #performance of basketball players Red light and the sleep quality and endurance performance of Chinese female basketball players. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/nvV5KQPYZm

Oct 24, 2020 · 222 followers View post →
James Strong
@JamesStrongUK · X

#Red LightTherapy increased secrum #melatonin, improved #sleep, and #endurance #performance of basketball players Red light and the sleep quality and endurance performance of Chinese female basketball players. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/nvV5KQPYZm

Oct 17, 2020 · 222 followers View post →
James Strong
@JamesStrongUK · X

#Red LightTherapy increased secrum #melatonin, improved #sleep, and #endurance #performance of basketball players Red light and the sleep quality and endurance performance of Chinese female basketball players. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/nvV5KQPYZm

Oct 10, 2020 · 222 followers View post →
James Strong
@JamesStrongUK · X

#Red LightTherapy increased secrum #melatonin, improved #sleep, and #endurance #performance of basketball players Red light and the sleep quality and endurance performance of Chinese female basketball players. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/nvV5KQynAM

Oct 3, 2020 · 222 followers View post →
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James Strong
@JamesStrongUK · X

#Red LightTherapy increased secrum #melatonin, improved #sleep, and #endurance #performance of basketball players Red light and the sleep quality and endurance performance of Chinese female basketball players. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/nvV5KQPYZm

Sep 26, 2020 · 1 share · 222 followers View post →
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James Strong
@JamesStrongUK · X

#Red LightTherapy increased secrum #melatonin, improved #sleep, and #endurance #performance of basketball players Red light and the sleep quality and endurance performance of Chinese female basketball players. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/nvV5KQPYZm

Sep 19, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 222 followers View post →
James Strong
@JamesStrongUK · X

#Red LightTherapy increased secrum #melatonin, improved #sleep, and #endurance #performance of basketball players Red light and the sleep quality and endurance performance of Chinese female basketball players. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/nvV5KQPYZm

Sep 12, 2020 · 222 followers View post →
James Strong
@JamesStrongUK · X

#Red LightTherapy increased secrum #melatonin, improved #sleep, and #endurance #performance of basketball players Red light and the sleep quality and endurance performance of Chinese female basketball players. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/nvV5KQPYZm

Sep 5, 2020 · 222 followers View post →
James Strong
@JamesStrongUK · X

#Red LightTherapy increased secrum #melatonin, improved #sleep, and #endurance #performance of basketball players Red light and the sleep quality and endurance performance of Chinese female basketball players. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/nvV5KQPYZm

Aug 29, 2020 · 222 followers View post →
James Strong
@JamesStrongUK · X

#Red LightTherapy increased secrum #melatonin, improved #sleep, and #endurance #performance of basketball players Red light and the sleep quality and endurance performance of Chinese female basketball players. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/nvV5KQPYZm

Aug 22, 2020 · 222 followers View post →
James Strong
@JamesStrongUK · X

#Red LightTherapy increased secrum #melatonin, improved #sleep, and #endurance #performance of basketball players Red light and the sleep quality and endurance performance of Chinese female basketball players. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/nvV5KQPYZm

Aug 15, 2020 · 222 followers View post →
James Strong
@JamesStrongUK · X

#Red LightTherapy increased secrum #melatonin, improved #sleep, and #endurance #performance of basketball players Red light and the sleep quality and endurance performance of Chinese female basketball players. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/nvV5KQPYZm

Aug 8, 2020 · 222 followers View post →
James Strong
@JamesStrongUK · X

#Red LightTherapy increased secrum #melatonin, improved #sleep, and #endurance #performance of basketball players Red light and the sleep quality and endurance performance of Chinese female basketball players. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/nvV5KQynAM

Aug 1, 2020 · 222 followers View post →
James Strong
@JamesStrongUK · X

#Red LightTherapy increased secrum #melatonin, improved #sleep, and #endurance #performance of basketball players Red light and the sleep quality and endurance performance of Chinese female basketball players. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/nvV5KQPYZm

Jul 25, 2020 · 222 followers View post →
James Strong
@JamesStrongUK · X

#Red LightTherapy increased secrum #melatonin, improved #sleep, and #endurance #performance of basketball players Red light and the sleep quality and endurance performance of Chinese female basketball players. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/nvV5KQPYZm

Jul 18, 2020 · 222 followers View post →