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For most people, red light therapy offers a safe, painless and holistic approach to treating several conditions and physiological problems. However, did you know that according to several studies, red light therapy may help in improving testosterone levels?
In case you didn't know, testosterone levels in men have been declining for decades. To provide further context, the average 65-year-old man in 2004 had about 17% less testosterone than his counterpart would have had in 1987.
In this article, we’ll discuss how red light therapy at home holds potential as an approach to the issue with a lower hurdle to entry, and explore some studies that support this claim.
There are several factors that may lead to low testosterone in men, but the most likely culprits are age and obesity.
According to one of numerous studies, waning testosterone levels may be due to hypogonadism, a condition wherein the body doesn't produce enough of the hormone due to poor testicular and hypothalamic-pituitary function.
In simpler terms, your body is having a hard time producing enough testosterone as you age.
Obesity is also a leading factor in diminishing testosterone levels, as overweight and obese males were proven to have lower free testosterone compared to leaner subjects.
Some of the common symptoms of low testosterone count in men may manifest in the following ways:
Now that we have established the importance of maintaining normal testosterone levels, fundamental lifestyle habits with an implication on life quality and wellbeing should be taken into account - the likes of a balanced diet, active lifestyle, and lots of sleep as you age. However, lifestyle changes alone may not always be sufficient to maintain optimal testosterone levels.
Thankfully, there exists a safe and non-invasive way to naturally boost testosterone – red light therapy. This treatment can increase testosterone levels by boosting adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production in the mitochondria.
ATP plays an important role in cellular metabolism as it transports energy sources, such as protein and fats, in and out of cells - providing energy to trigger various metabolic processes in your body.
In this particular context, red light therapy increases ATP production in your Leydig cells, which are the primary source of androgens such as testosterone in males.
This boost in ATP can help influence steroidogenesis, a process where cholesterol is converted into steroid hormones, which ultimately leads to improved testosterone production and benefits such as:
Apart from increasing testosterone, one study suggests that red light therapy at home may also increase fertility in males.
According to the 2014 study exploring the effects of low-level laser irradiation (which is a form of red light therapy) on sperm movement in men, researchers used lasers on semen samples in varying doses.
The study found that sperm samples treated with the laser were more active compared to the control group. What’s surprising is that the samples were even more active when using lower doses of the laser.
Red light therapy at home can offer a plethora of health benefits, but its effects can also extend to improving men’s testosterone levels as well. For those who want to see a safe and natural way to increase their levels and libido, a red light therapy device has the potential to offer a mild boost alongside a host of other peripheral health benefits.
If you’re particularly concerned about your testosterone levels and reproductive health, Rojo’s red light therapy devices feature ultra-low electromagnetic field (EMF) and extremely low frequency (ELF) technology to protect users from the potentially harmful effects they bring.
For context, exposure to high levels of ELF and EMF has been linked to various adverse effects on sperm quality, potentially leading to decreased testosterone levels and causing male infertility.
For more information about our devices and how they can benefit you, feel free to reach out to us so we can assist you better.
