About this video

• Video Title: 'I Got My Mother Back': Light Helmet Improves Cognition & Brain Fog
• Channel: Modern Healthspan
• Speakers: Liam (co-founder of Neuronic), Richard (host)
• Duration: 00:53:34

Overview

This video features an interview with Liam, co-founder of Neuronic, a company that develops light therapy devices for cognitive enhancement and brain fog reduction. The discussion covers the company's products (Neuradiant 1070 and Neuronic Light), the technology behind them, customer success stories, ongoing research trials, the FDA approval process, and the future of brain health.

Key takeaways

• Neuronic Devices: The company offers two main devices, the Neuradiant 1070 and the Neuronic Light, which use 1070nm LED light therapy. The Neuronic Light is a newer, more powerful model with more LEDs and ultra LEDs for increased efficacy, offered at a lower price point.
• Technology and Measurement: The devices utilize strategically placed LEDs, including powerful "ultra LEDs," to deliver light to the brain. Measuring light output and ensuring consistent results is a challenge in the industry due to a lack of standardized methods.
• Customization and Programs: The devices offer various programs, from a simple on/off button for continuous use to preset programs with adjustable intensity and pulse rates (frequency) for specific cognitive goals, as well as custom protocol options.
• Customer Success Stories: Several compelling anecdotes are shared, including a woman who felt she "got her mother back" after significant cognitive improvements following cancer, aneurysm, and concussion treatments, and another who saw a remarkable recovery in her father after surgery-induced cognitive decline.
• Clinical Use and Research: Neuronic devices are used in clinics for various applications, including neurofeedback, and are part of ongoing research trials for conditions like long COVID, MCI, Alzheimer's, and chronic fatigue, with promising results being documented.
• FDA Approval and Future: The company is actively pursuing FDA approval, a lengthy and expensive process focused on Alzheimer's indication. They aim to make the technology more accessible through research, product development, and potential insurance coverage.
• Brain Health: The future of brain health involves a holistic approach combining physical health, mental well-being, and technological advancements like light therapy and data-driven insights, moving towards a more measurable and proactive approach to brain care.

Yes, the video discusses the potential benefits of combining light therapy with certain diets, including low-carb or keto diets, in the context of brain health and preventing conditions like Alzheimer's. Liam mentions Dr. Dale Bredesen's protocol, which he notes is low-carb, as an example of a multifaceted approach to tackling brain health issues. He suggests that while light therapy is a component, other lifestyle factors like diet are also crucial for optimal results, and a healthier diet, specifically mentioning the Bredesen protocol, would likely be beneficial when used in conjunction with their device.