Front Neurosci July 2022 PMID 35968381

The effect of photobiomodulation on the brain during wakefulness and sleep.

Cecile Moro, Audrey Valverde, Marjorie Dole, Jaimie Hoh Kam, Catherine Hamilton, Ann Liebert, Brian Bicknell, Alim-Louis Benabid, Pierre Magistretti, John Mitrofanis

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The overall sentiment shows interest and cautious support, with several posts referencing the benefits of photobiomodulation for brain health and its circadian effects, exemplified by phrases like 'promoting waste removal' and 'speculating on circadian rhythms,' which reflect genuine curiosity balanced with scientific consideration.

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Photobiomodulation, which involves using red to near-infrared light on tissues, has been shown over the last 70 years to enhance neuronal function and survival in both healthy and diseased states, mainly through effects on mitochondria and gene regulation.
Most studies have focused on its benefits during wakefulness, but recent research indicates that applying photobiomodulation during sleep can improve cerebrospinal fluid flow and toxin removal from the brain, offering different health benefits.
The review suggests that the effects of photobiomodulation vary depending on whether it is used during wakefulness or sleep, potentially following a circadian pattern and involving a biophoton network that facilitates communication and repair in the brain.

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