Hi Alisa, I use the Hooga H500. The size is practical. It has 2 settings (660 and 850nm). I've been researching the 1070 options as well. The Neuronic helmet, which uses 1070nm waves has a much higher price point, but comes with a robust 90 day refund policy which says a lot for their product confidence. Vielight, similarly offers a 80% refund for 6 months and a 2 year warranty. There is a 10% group discount available from Neuronic if you decided to go for it.
How 880 nm and 1070 nm Light Differ in Brain Health Applications
880 nm (Near-Infrared Range):
Wavelengths between 800–880 nm are often cited as having the highest healing potential within the NIR spectrum, offering robust therapeutic effects across tissues. The cytochrome c oxidase (CCO) enzyme in mitochondria—a key target for photobiomodulation—has strong absorption in this region, making these wavelengths especially effective for stimulating mitochondrial activity and energy production.
Among NIR wavelengths, 810 nm in particular is the most widely used in brain-related treatments, thanks to its favorable tissue penetration and effective mitochondrial interaction, with absorption by water and other chromophores kept relatively low.
1070 nm (Higher Near-Infrared Range)
Wavelengths around 1064–1070 nm penetrate deeper due to reduced scattering—but this advantage is somewhat offset by stronger absorption by water, which can limit the actual photon flux reaching brain tissue.
The biological mechanisms at 1070 nm differ: it's less effective at directly stimulating mitochondria (CCO) but seems to engage heat-sensitive ion channels (like TRP channels), leading to calcium influx and possibly other pathway activations.
In Alzheimer's disease (AD) mouse models, 1070 nm light pulsed at 10 Hz has shown remarkable effects: it activates microglia, enhances amyloid‑β clearance, improves cognitive performance, and boosts cerebral blood vessel density through VEGF-related pathways.
Bottom Line
For general neuroenhancement and mitochondrial stimulation: 880 nm (or nearby NIR wavelengths like 810 nm) is a strong choice.
For targeted interventions in neurological disease models (like Alzheimer’s), 1070 nm, particularly in pulsed mode, provides mechanisms beyond CCO—such as vascular and immune modulation—that can be deeply therapeutic.
Hi Karin, thank you for this information. Do you have a red light/lamp brand you might recommend?
Hi Alisa, I use the Hooga H500. The size is practical. It has 2 settings (660 and 850nm). I've been researching the 1070 options as well. The Neuronic helmet, which uses 1070nm waves has a much higher price point, but comes with a robust 90 day refund policy which says a lot for their product confidence. Vielight, similarly offers a 80% refund for 6 months and a 2 year warranty. There is a 10% group discount available from Neuronic if you decided to go for it.
How 880 nm and 1070 nm Light Differ in Brain Health Applications
880 nm (Near-Infrared Range):
Wavelengths between 800–880 nm are often cited as having the highest healing potential within the NIR spectrum, offering robust therapeutic effects across tissues. The cytochrome c oxidase (CCO) enzyme in mitochondria—a key target for photobiomodulation—has strong absorption in this region, making these wavelengths especially effective for stimulating mitochondrial activity and energy production.
Among NIR wavelengths, 810 nm in particular is the most widely used in brain-related treatments, thanks to its favorable tissue penetration and effective mitochondrial interaction, with absorption by water and other chromophores kept relatively low.
1070 nm (Higher Near-Infrared Range)
Wavelengths around 1064–1070 nm penetrate deeper due to reduced scattering—but this advantage is somewhat offset by stronger absorption by water, which can limit the actual photon flux reaching brain tissue.
The biological mechanisms at 1070 nm differ: it's less effective at directly stimulating mitochondria (CCO) but seems to engage heat-sensitive ion channels (like TRP channels), leading to calcium influx and possibly other pathway activations.
In Alzheimer's disease (AD) mouse models, 1070 nm light pulsed at 10 Hz has shown remarkable effects: it activates microglia, enhances amyloid‑β clearance, improves cognitive performance, and boosts cerebral blood vessel density through VEGF-related pathways.
Bottom Line
For general neuroenhancement and mitochondrial stimulation: 880 nm (or nearby NIR wavelengths like 810 nm) is a strong choice.
For targeted interventions in neurological disease models (like Alzheimer’s), 1070 nm, particularly in pulsed mode, provides mechanisms beyond CCO—such as vascular and immune modulation—that can be deeply therapeutic.
Thank you so much for this information! You are awesome and so smart!