Antioxidative Effect of Far-Infrared Radiation in Human

Lin, Chia-Chang; Lee, Cheng-Lung; Lung, Chia-Chi; Li, Chung Keng

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“…FIR was reported to influence cell membrane potentials and mitochondrial metabolism by thermal and non‐thermal effects, 21 increased blood circulation, 35 tissue regeneration, 34 upregulation of calcium‐dependent nitric oxide and calmodulin, 33 providing positive effects on antioxidative, anti‐inflammatory, and analgesic activities 16,17 . FIR can penetrate muscle about 4 cm deep, and has been shown to reduce edema and facilitate removal of metabolic bi‐products by non‐heating effect 16,35,36 . Moreover, a recent animal study showed that FIR enhanced diabetic wound healing via suppression of inflammatory responses and oxidative damage, and facilitation of cellular proliferation and angiogenesis 32 .…”

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“…However, some possible mechanisms could be speculated from previous animal and in vitro studies. 17,[32][33][34][35] FIR was reported to influence cell membrane potentials and mitochondrial metabolism by thermal and non-thermal effects, 21 increased blood circulation, 35 tissue regeneration, 34 upregulation of calcium-dependent nitric oxide and calmodulin, 33 providing positive effects on antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic activities. 16,17 FIR can penetrate muscle about 4 cm deep, and has been shown to reduce edema and facilitate removal of metabolic bi-products by non-heating effect.…”

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“…16,17 FIR can penetrate muscle about 4 cm deep, and has been shown to reduce edema and facilitate removal of metabolic bi-products by non-heating effect. 16,35,36 Moreover, a recent animal study showed that FIR enhanced diabetic wound healing via suppression of inflammatory responses and oxidative damage, and facilitation of cellular proliferation and angiogenesis. 32 Future studies are warranted to examine what mechanisms are associated with the FIR treatment effects on muscle damage and exercise recovery in humans.…”

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“…The mechanisms underpinnings of the FIR lamp therapy effects on muscle damage and performance parameters were not investigated in the current study. However, some possible mechanisms could be speculated from previous animal and in vitro studies 17,32–35 . FIR was reported to influence cell membrane potentials and mitochondrial metabolism by thermal and non‐thermal effects, 21 increased blood circulation, 35 tissue regeneration, 34 upregulation of calcium‐dependent nitric oxide and calmodulin, 33 providing positive effects on antioxidative, anti‐inflammatory, and analgesic activities 16,17 .…”

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Effects of far‐infrared radiation lamp therapy on recovery from a simulated soccer‐match in elite female soccer players

Tseng,

Nosaka,

Chou

et al. 2024

Scandinavian Med Sci Sports

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We investigated the effects of far‐infrared radiation (FIR) lamp therapy on changes in muscle damage and performance parameters following six sets of 15‐min Loughborough intermittent shuttle test (LIST), a simulated soccer match. Twenty‐four elite female soccer players (20–24 y) were assigned into FIR or sham treatment group (n = 12/group). The participants received a 60‐min FIR or sham treatment (30 min per muscle) over knee extensors (KE) and flexors (KF) at 2, 25, 49, 73, and 97 h post‐LIST. Maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVC) torque and muscle soreness of the KE and KF, plasma creatine kinase (CK) activity as muscle damage markers, and several performance parameters including countermovement jump (CMJ) and Yo‐Yo intermittent recovery test level 1 (YYIR1) were measured before and 1, 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120 h post‐LIST. Changes in the measures were compared between groups by a mixed‐design two‐way ANOVA. The running distance covered during LIST and changes in the measures at 1‐h post‐LIST (before the treatment) were similar (p = 0.118–0.371) between groups. Changes in muscle damage markers at 24–120 h post‐LIST were smaller (p < 0.05, η2 = 0.208–0.467) for the FIR (e.g., MVC‐KE torque decrease at 48‐h post‐LIST: −1 ± 2%, peak KE soreness: 16 ± 10 mm, peak CK: 172 ± 42 IU/L) than sham group (−11 ± 9%, 33 ± 7 mm, 466 ± 220 IU/L, respectively). Performance parameters recovered faster (p < 0.05, η2 = 0.142–0.308) to baseline for the FIR (e.g., decreases at 48‐h post‐LIST; CMJ: 0 ± 1%, YYIR1: 0 ± 1%) than sham group (−6 ± 2%, −9 ± 6%, respectively). These results suggest that the FIR lamp therapy was effective for enhancing recovery from a soccer match.

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Effects of far‐infrared radiation lamp therapy on recovery from a simulated soccer‐match in elite female soccer players

Tseng,

Nosaka,

Chou

et al. 2024

Scandinavian Med Sci Sports

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“…Alternatively, cFIR is a recently introduced methodology for post-exercise recovery, able to reduce pain (Loturco et al, 2016) and improve physical performance Research article (Nunes et al, 2020;Leung et al, 2013). The cFIR materials are produced from a combination of different oxides (Vatansever and Hamblin, 2012), which emit heat and radiation to produce anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic activities observed in in vitro and animal model studies (Leung et al, 2013;Lin et al, 2013). This evidence has led to the assumption that cFIR may induce performance enhancement and recovery benefits in competitive sports.…”

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Post-Match Recovery in Soccer with Far-Infrared Emitting Ceramic Material or Cold-Water Immersion

Coelho¹,

Nunes²,

Nakamura³

et al. 2021

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We investigated the effects of two common recovery methods; far-infrared emitting ceramic materials (Bioceramic) or cold-water immersion on muscular function and damage after a soccer match. Twenty-five university-level soccer players were randomized into Bioceramic (BIO; n = 8), Cold-water immersion (CWI; n = 9), or Control (CON; n = 8) groups. Heart rate [HR], rating of perceived exertion [RPE], and activity profile through Global Positioning Satellite Systems were measured during the match. Biochemical (thiobarbituric acid reactive species [TBARS], superoxide dismutase [SOD], creatine kinase [CK], lactate dehydrogenase [LDH]), neuromuscular (countermovement [CMJ] and squat jump [SJ], sprints [20-m]), and perceptual markers (delayed-onset muscle soreness [DOMS], and the perceived recovery scale [PRS]) were assessed at pre, post, 24 h, and 48 h post-match. One-way ANOVA was used to compare anthropometric and match performance data. A two-way ANOVA with post-hoc tests compared the timeline of recovery measures. No significant differences existed between groups for anthropometric or match load measures (P > 0.05). Significant post-match increases were observed in SOD, and decreases in TBARS in all groups (p < 0.05), without differences between conditions (p > 0.05). Significant increases in CK, LDH, quadriceps and hamstring DOMS (p < 0.05), as well as decreases in 20-m, SJ, CMJ, and PRS were observed post-match in all groups (p < 0.05), without significant differences between conditions (p > 0.05). Despite the expected post-match muscle damage and impaired performance, neither Bioceramic nor CWI interventions improved post-match recovery.

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Effects of Far-Infrared Emitting Ceramic Materials on Recovery During 2-Week Preseason of Elite Futsal Players

Nunes

Cidral-Filho

Flores

et al. 2020

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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Nunes, RFH, Cidral-Filho, FJ, Flores, LJF, Nakamura, FY, Rodriguez, HFM, Bobinski, F, De Sousa, A, Petronilho, F, Danielski, LG, Martins, MM, Martins, DF, and Guglielmo, LGA. Effects of far-infrared emitting ceramic materials on recovery during 2-week preseason of elite futsal players. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000-000, 2018-We investigated the effects of far-infrared emitting ceramic materials (cFIR) during overnight sleep on neuromuscular, biochemical and perceptual markers in futsal players. Twenty athletes performed a 2-week preseason training program and during sleep wore bioceramic (BIO; n = 10) or placebo pants (PL; n = 10). Performance (countermovement jump [CMJ]; squat jump [SJ]; sprints 5, 10, and 15-m) and biochemical markers (tumor necrosis factor alpha-TNF-α, interleukin 10-IL-10, thiobarbituric acid-reactive species [TBARS], carbonyl, superoxide dismutase [SOD], catalase [CAT]) were obtained at baseline and after the 1st and 2nd week of training. Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and training strain were monitored throughout. Changes in ΔCMJ and ΔSJ were possibly (60/36/4 [week-1]) and likely (76/22/2 [week-2]) higher in BIO. Both groups were faster in 5-m sprint in week 2 compared with baseline (p = 0.015), furthermore, BIO was likely faster in 10-m sprint (3/25/72 [week 1]). Significant group × time interaction in %ΔTNF-α were observed (p = 0.024 [week-1]; p = 0.021 [week-2]) with values possibly (53/44/3 [week 1]) and likely (80/19/1 [week 2]) higher in BIO. The %ΔIL-10 decreased across weeks compared with baseline (p = 0.019 [week-1]; p = 0.026 [week-2]), showing values likely higher in BIO (81/16/3 [week-1]; 80/17/3 [week-2]). Significant weekly increases in %ΔTBARS (p = 0.001 [week-1]; p = 0.011 [week-2]) and %ΔCarbonyl (p = 0.002 [week-1]; p < 0.001 [week-2]) were observed compared with baseline, showing likely (91/5/4 [week-1]) and possibly (68/30/2 [week-2]) higher changes in BIO. Significant weekly decreases in %ΔSOD were observed compared with baseline (p = 0.046 [week 1]; p = 0.011 [week-2]), and between week 2 and week 1 (p = 0.021), in addition to significant decreases in %ΔCAT compared with baseline (p = 0.070 [week 1]; p = 0.012 [week 2]). Training strain (p = 0.021; very -likely [0/2/98]; week 1) and DOMS was lower in BIO (likely; 7 sessions) with differences over time (p = 0.001). The results suggest that the daily use of cFIR clothing could facilitate recovery, especially on perceptual markers during the early phases of an intensive training period.

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Antioxidative Effect of Far-Infrared Radiation in Human

Cited by 3 publications

References 52 publications

Effects of far‐infrared radiation lamp therapy on recovery from a simulated soccer‐match in elite female soccer players

Effects of far‐infrared radiation lamp therapy on recovery from a simulated soccer‐match in elite female soccer players

Post-Match Recovery in Soccer with Far-Infrared Emitting Ceramic Material or Cold-Water Immersion

Effects of Far-Infrared Emitting Ceramic Materials on Recovery During 2-Week Preseason of Elite Futsal Players

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