Red Light Therapy for Thyroid + Hashimotos

🔴 Red Light Therapy for Thyroid Health: What the Research Shows

If you have Hashimoto’s or autoimmune hypothyroidism, you might wonder if there’s a way to support your thyroid naturally. Recent studies on photobiomodulation (PBM), also called red light therapy, show promising results.

💡 Here’s what the research found:

1️⃣ Hofling et al. study – Patients with autoimmune hypothyroidism received 10 red light therapy sessions over 5 weeks.

Nearly half of the participants no longer needed their thyroid medication (levothyroxine) after 9 months.

Their thyroid antibodies decreased, and thyroid tissue looked healthier on scans.

2️⃣ Berisha-Muharremi et al. study – 74 women with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis: PBM + standard treatment vs standard treatment alone.

PBM group had lower TSH and thyroid antibodies, meaning their thyroid function improved.

They also needed less thyroid medication and even saw slight improvements in weight distribution (BMI, waist-to-hip ratio).

✨ How PBM may help:

The red/near-infrared light penetrates the skin to stimulate thyroid cells, helping repair tissue and improve function.

It’s non-invasive and complementary, meaning it supports standard treatment but doesn’t replace your medication.

⚠️ Important:

Always check with your doctor before trying PBM.

Use Class 2 medical-grade red light devices for safety.

✅ Bottom line: Red light therapy may help your thyroid work better, lower antibody levels, and even reduce medication needs — all under medical supervision.