Photobiomodulation and Heart Health
Harnessing Therapeutic Light: PBM and Heart Health - Science, Potential, and Opportunities
At Solasta, we believe forward-thinking technology can make a difference in wellness - including cadiac health, a worrying health complication for women everywhere. One of the most exciting frontiers is Photobiomodulation (PBM), also called low-level light therapy, which is gaining attention for its ability to support the cardiovascular system at the cellular level.
How Does Light Support Your Heart?
PBM uses specialized wavelengths of red and near-infrared light, delivered painlessly to the skin, which trigger a cascade of natural improvements inside cells. Unlike medications, PBM aims to activate your body’s own repair mechanisms—boosting energy generation, reducing harmful inflammation, and helping blood vessels work better.
Evidence for Cardiovascular Benefits
Recent scientific reviews have explored PBM’s effects on various heart-related conditions:
· Improved recovery after heart events: Laboratory studies found that PBM helps heart muscle cells survive and heal after injury, while limiting excessive scarring.
· Support for heart function: In animal research that included female models and those simulating menopause, PBM was shown to enhance the heart’s ability to relax and fill—vital for healthy blood flow, and particularly relevant as women age.
· Blood pressure balance: Studies reported that PBM promotes blood vessel relaxation and helps regulate blood pressure by increasing nitric oxide—a natural molecule critical for vascular health. This is especially important for women after midlife.[1]
Early Clinical Insights
While much of the strongest evidence comes from laboratory experiments, clinical reports suggest promise for people with weak heart function and high blood pressure. These benefits include better exercise tolerance and improved heart performance. Continued research is underway to fine-tune methods and expand these findings safely to more patients.
Why Women Should Take Notice
After menopause, women are more likely to develop high blood pressure and a kind of heart failure where the heart muscle is less flexible (known as heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, or diastolic dysfunction). Because PBM supports vessel health and helps regulate inflammation, experts are hopeful this therapy could offer an important new tool for women’s cardiovascular wellbeing.
The Road Ahead for PBM in Heart Health
Safety, individualized protocols, and more human studies remain priorities before PBM can become a standard adjunct for heart and vascular care. However, the science is clear: targeted light therapy offers a gentle, innovative way to encourage the body’s own resilience - from supporting blood pressure balance to optimizing how the heart relaxes and fills.
Discover PBM at Solasta
At Solasta, our mission is to make advanced wellness solutions accessible. Want to learn how PBM could support your cardiovascular health journey? Our team is ready to guide you and answer your questions.
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