Red Light Therapy for Tinnitus

Tinnitus affects approximately 15% to 20% of the population.

John Iovine
4 min readMay 25, 2021
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People suffering from tinnitus hear sound in one’s head or ears without the stimulus of external sound. Tinnitus affects approximately 15% to 20% of the population, with older adults being the most affected. 1

What are the indications of Tinnitus?

Tinnitus is characterized as a ringing in the ears despite the absence of external sound. Variations of Tinnitus include sounds, such as clicking, buzzing, humming, ringing, pulsating, or other auditory sensations. Tinnitus may affect one or both ears.

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Implementing Red Light Therapy (RLT)

Researchers believe the most plausible explanation for Tinnitus is that when cochlear hair cells are damaged by age or external causes, they randomly transmit electrical signals to the brain.

RLT has been shown to heal weakened tissue and rejuvenation cells by activating the mitochondria inside the cells.2

How can Red Light therapy possibly relieve Tinnitus?

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John Iovine

Science writer, thinker, self-experimenter, focusing on personal development and health — www.john-iovine.com