Red and near infrared light also increases ATP output by increasing the rate at which the enzyme ATP synthase operates. Free radicals are produced as a by-product of this process.

Aspalathin-enriched green rooibos corrects substrate metabolism for mitochondrial respiration, which accelerates and amplifies the action of red-NIR LED light. So, aside from its antioxidant function, which helps buffer free radicals produced by LED light, Maysama’s green rooibos extract works synergistically with red light to help improve mitochondria bioenergetics. This unique property of green rooibos sets it aside from other antioxidants, like green tea, when used in conjunction with red light therapy treatments.