Knowledge Centre
Evidence and research
Regulation, the published research on ozone, light and steam, and how to read a study.
Questions (7)
- Is ozone therapy approved or regulated by health authorities?We sell our ozone saunas as wellness equipment, not medical devices. Ozone therapy as a treatment is regulated differently in every country and is not uniformly approved anywhere, so check your own market before offering sessions commercially.
- Can ozone therapy replace conventional medical treatment?No. An ozone sauna session never replaces the care you receive from your doctor. Keep taking prescribed treatment, and tell your doctor before starting ozone therapy.
- What is red light, and where can I read the research on it?Red light sits at roughly 630 to 660 nanometres, the visible red part of the spectrum. Our studies pages list published research on it, with a link to each source.
- What are near infrared and far infrared, and where can I read the research?Near infrared sits at around 810 to 850 nanometres and reaches deeper than visible light; far infrared is longer again and is felt as radiant heat. Our near infrared and far infrared studies pages list the research and link each entry through to its source.
- What does the research on steam and sauna bathing actually show?Published research shows heat and steam can increase how much of a drug passes through the skin from a transdermal patch. Transdermal ozone uptake has not been quantified.
- How do I tell whether a study cited in wellness marketing is any good?To judge a study cited in wellness marketing, check four things: the level of evidence, the sample size, the delivery route, and whether it appeared in a named peer-reviewed journal. A systematic review pools all studies on a question; a meta-analysis statistically combines their results. Both outrank a single trial.
- What questions should I ask an ozone therapy practitioner before booking?Ask an ozone therapy practitioner what training they hold, whether they take a medical history, what ozone concentration and session length they use, whether your head stays outside the chamber, and what evidence supports the specific benefit they claim. A practitioner who takes no medical history is a warning sign.