Transcranial Red LED Therapy: A Promising Non-Invasive Treatment to Prevent Age-Related Hippocampal Memory Impairment

    November 2021 in “ IntechOpen eBooks
    Claudia Jara, Débora Buendía, Álvaro O. Ardiles, Pablo Muñoz, Cheril Tapia‐Rojas
    TLDR Red light therapy may help prevent memory loss as we age.
    The document discussed the potential of Red light Transcranial LED therapy (RL-TCLT) as a non-invasive, safe, and cost-effective treatment to prevent age-related hippocampal memory impairment. The hippocampus, crucial for learning and memory, undergoes neurobiological changes with aging, leading to cognitive decline. RL-TCLT, which involves red light LED irradiation, was highlighted as a promising strategy, though the exact mechanisms and its impact on cognitive impairment were not fully understood due to variations in protocols and application. The document also covered evidence of RL-TCLT's effects on hippocampal structure and function, suggesting its potential use in treating memory loss associated with aging and diseases like Alzheimer's Disease. Advances in using Red 630-light-Transcranial LED therapy on the hippocampus in aging and AD were also mentioned.
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