[
  {
    "record_id": "HOL-RL-DOSE-0001",
    "topic": "Wavelength",
    "reference_type": "Technical context",
    "plain_language_meaning": "Red light and near-infrared devices are commonly described by wavelength, usually measured in nanometers. Different wavelengths may have different tissue interaction profiles, and wavelength alone does not define dose.",
    "safety_note": "Compare wavelength claims carefully. Wavelength should be interpreted with irradiance, distance, treatment area, and session duration.",
    "source_type": "Educational terminology / device specification context",
    "evidence_level": "Basic terminology / device specification",
    "claim_type": "Measurement concept",
    "medical_disclaimer_required": "No",
    "commercial_relevance": "Red light masks / red light panels / red light wraps / consumer wellness devices",
    "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
    "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/red-light-dose-index",
    "related_product_category": "Red light therapy devices",
    "notes": "Wavelength is a specification field, not a standalone dose claim.",
    "source_name": "Unlocking the Power of Light on the Skin: A Comprehensive Review on Photobiomodulation",
    "source_url": "https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/25/8/4483",
    "citation_note": "Use as broad review support for red and near-infrared wavelength terminology, skin-facing photobiomodulation context, and the distinction between red/NIR device categories. Do not use as a disease-treatment claim."
  },
  {
    "record_id": "HOL-RL-DOSE-0002",
    "topic": "Irradiance",
    "reference_type": "Dose variable",
    "plain_language_meaning": "Irradiance describes the light power delivered to an area, commonly expressed as milliwatts per square centimeter. Irradiance depends on device output, distance, beam angle, and measurement method.",
    "safety_note": "Irradiance should be interpreted only when distance and measurement conditions are disclosed.",
    "source_type": "Educational terminology / dose measurement context",
    "evidence_level": "Basic terminology / device specification",
    "claim_type": "Measurement concept",
    "medical_disclaimer_required": "No",
    "commercial_relevance": "Red light masks / red light panels / red light wraps / consumer wellness devices",
    "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
    "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/red-light-dose-index",
    "related_product_category": "Red light therapy devices",
    "notes": "Irradiance values can vary by testing method and distance.",
    "source_name": "Under the spotlight: mechanisms of photobiomodulation concentrating on blue and green light",
    "source_url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6685747/",
    "citation_note": "Use for the concept that photobiomodulation effects depend on radiometric parameters including wavelength, irradiance, dose, and delivered photons. Use as measurement-context support, not protocol guidance."
  },
  {
    "record_id": "HOL-RL-DOSE-0003",
    "topic": "Fluence",
    "reference_type": "Dose variable",
    "plain_language_meaning": "Fluence describes energy delivered per unit area, commonly expressed as joules per square centimeter. Fluence depends on irradiance and exposure time. More is not automatically better.",
    "safety_note": "Avoid assuming that higher fluence or longer exposure automatically produces better results.",
    "source_type": "Educational terminology / dose calculation context",
    "evidence_level": "Basic terminology / dose concept",
    "claim_type": "Measurement concept",
    "medical_disclaimer_required": "No",
    "commercial_relevance": "Red light masks / red light panels / red light wraps / consumer wellness devices",
    "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
    "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/red-light-dose-index",
    "related_product_category": "Red light therapy devices",
    "notes": "Fluence is a dose-related concept but should not be used as a treatment recommendation.",
    "source_name": "Dosimetry for photobiomodulation therapy: response to Sommers",
    "source_url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4885889/",
    "citation_note": "Use for dose/dosimetry caution and biphasic-response context. Supports the idea that more delivered energy is not automatically better."
  },
  {
    "record_id": "HOL-RL-DOSE-0004",
    "topic": "Distance",
    "reference_type": "Measurement context",
    "plain_language_meaning": "The distance between the device and the skin can strongly affect delivered light intensity. Compare devices only when distance and measurement conditions are disclosed.",
    "safety_note": "Distance changes delivered intensity, so dose comparisons should include measurement distance.",
    "source_type": "Educational terminology / measurement condition context",
    "evidence_level": "Device specification / buyer education",
    "claim_type": "Device comparison",
    "medical_disclaimer_required": "No",
    "commercial_relevance": "Red light masks / red light panels / red light wraps / consumer wellness devices",
    "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
    "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/red-light-dose-index",
    "related_product_category": "Red light therapy devices",
    "notes": "Distance is one of the most important missing details in many consumer device comparisons.",
    "source_name": "Photobiomodulation for pain relief: Model-based estimates of effective parameters",
    "source_url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11482420/",
    "citation_note": "Use for the idea that light reaching target tissue depends on optical properties and that tissue-level irradiance/fluence can differ from emitter output. Supports cautious distance and measurement-condition language."
  },
  {
    "record_id": "HOL-RL-DOSE-0005",
    "topic": "Session duration",
    "reference_type": "Use context",
    "plain_language_meaning": "Session time is one component of delivered dose, but it should be interpreted with irradiance, area, and wavelength. Follow manufacturer instructions and avoid assuming longer sessions are always better.",
    "safety_note": "Follow manufacturer instructions and avoid extending sessions beyond recommended guidance.",
    "source_type": "Educational terminology / usage context",
    "evidence_level": "Buyer education / consumer safety caution",
    "claim_type": "Usage context",
    "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
    "commercial_relevance": "Red light masks / red light panels / red light wraps / consumer wellness devices",
    "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
    "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/red-light-dose-index",
    "related_product_category": "Red light therapy devices",
    "notes": "Session duration should not be presented as a medical protocol.",
    "source_name": "Brain Photobiomodulation Therapy: A Narrative Review",
    "source_url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6041198/",
    "citation_note": "Use for biphasic dose-response context and the need to interpret exposure parameters carefully. Do not convert into session-length recommendations."
  },
  {
    "record_id": "HOL-RL-DOSE-0006",
    "topic": "Eye safety",
    "reference_type": "Safety context",
    "plain_language_meaning": "Bright red or near-infrared lights may require eye-safety precautions depending on device design and exposure conditions. Follow manufacturer eye-protection instructions, especially for facial use or high-output devices.",
    "safety_note": "Eye protection guidance should follow manufacturer instructions, especially near the face or with high-output devices.",
    "source_type": "Safety guidance / consumer device use context",
    "evidence_level": "Consumer safety caution",
    "claim_type": "Safety caution",
    "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
    "commercial_relevance": "Red light masks / red light panels / red light wraps / consumer wellness devices",
    "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
    "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/red-light-dose-index",
    "related_product_category": "Red light therapy devices",
    "notes": "Eye safety language should stay cautious and non-medical.",
    "source_name": "Safety Profile of Slit-Lamp-Delivered Retinal Laser Photobiomodulation",
    "source_url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7396177/",
    "citation_note": "Use as eye/retina safety-context support showing that eye-facing photobiomodulation safety depends on wavelength, irradiance, delivery method, and controlled conditions. Keep manufacturer eye-protection language."
  },
  {
    "record_id": "HOL-RL-DOSE-0007",
    "topic": "Heat and skin sensitivity",
    "reference_type": "Safety context",
    "plain_language_meaning": "Some devices may produce warmth or heat depending on output and session length. Stop use if discomfort, irritation, overheating, or unusual symptoms occur.",
    "safety_note": "Stop use if discomfort, irritation, overheating, or unusual symptoms occur.",
    "source_type": "Safety guidance / skin comfort context",
    "evidence_level": "Consumer safety caution",
    "claim_type": "Safety caution",
    "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
    "commercial_relevance": "Red light masks / red light panels / red light wraps / consumer wellness devices",
    "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
    "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/red-light-dose-index",
    "related_product_category": "Red light therapy devices",
    "notes": "This is a comfort and safety caution, not treatment guidance.",
    "source_name": "Bio-Heat Transfer and Monte Carlo Measurement of Near-Infrared Transcranial Stimulation of Human Brain",
    "source_url": "https://arxiv.org/abs/2212.03946",
    "citation_note": "Use only as thermal/near-infrared modeling context showing that heat and tissue interaction are relevant considerations. Do not use as clinical proof or consumer protocol support."
  },
  {
    "record_id": "HOL-RL-DOSE-0008",
    "topic": "Specification transparency",
    "reference_type": "Buyer caution",
    "plain_language_meaning": "Useful red light device documentation should disclose wavelength, irradiance at distance, treatment area, recommended distance, and session guidance. A vague red light dose claim is less useful than clear device specifications.",
    "safety_note": "Consumers should be cautious when device pages make vague dose claims without clear specifications.",
    "source_type": "Consumer comparison context / buyer education",
    "evidence_level": "Buyer education / device specification",
    "claim_type": "Device comparison",
    "medical_disclaimer_required": "No",
    "commercial_relevance": "Red light masks / red light panels / red light wraps / consumer wellness devices",
    "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
    "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/red-light-dose-index",
    "related_product_category": "Red light therapy devices",
    "notes": "This row supports transparent comparison without making clinical claims.",
    "source_name": "Photobiomodulation for pain relief: Model-based estimates of effective parameters",
    "source_url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11482420/",
    "citation_note": "Use to support specification transparency: wavelength, irradiance, fluence, tissue delivery assumptions, and measurement conditions should be disclosed when comparing devices."
  }
]