Sunlighten just dropped its most powerful RED light therapy mask yet, Suja is tackling pill fatigue with vitamin-packed wellness shots.

Meanwhile, new research suggests cannabis compounds may help protect the liver from alcohol damage.

Researchers at VCU’s Stravitz-Sanyal Institute analyzed data from over 66,000 adults and found that people diagnosed with alcohol use disorder who also used cannabis were significantly less likely to develop alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) than those who did not use cannabis.

The most striking finding was a 40% lower risk of ALD, including serious outcomes like cirrhosis, among individuals with cannabis use disorder.

These patients also showed a 14% lower risk of death from any cause, suggesting broader protective effects.

Scientists believe this may be linked to cannabinoids—especially CBD—which help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, two of the major drivers behind alcohol-related liver injury.

Researchers emphasize one important caveat: the findings are associational, not a recommendation for people to use cannabis to treat liver damage. But the data opens a meaningful new direction for medicine.

Sunlighten—the global leader in infrared and light wellness—just entered the beauty-tech big leagues with its most advanced RED Light Therapy Mask yet.

The mask’s prismatic inner layer creates 360-degree, uniform light immersion, ensuring full coverage across the face, including tricky areas like the eyes and jawline.

It also delivers five different light wavelengths, including 880nm near-infrared (NIR)—the deepest-penetrating wavelength used in skincare tech.

That combination gives users a multi-benefit stack in one device:
collagen stimulation, skin firming, reduced inflammation, and calmer acne, all in sessions as quick as three minutes.

And unlike many trendy beauty gadgets, this one brings legitimacy: the mask carries FDA 510(k) clearance, placing it firmly in the “safe, clinically backed wellness tech” category.

Suja Organic, the well-known cold-pressed juice brand, launched three new Multivitamin Wellness Shots on November 18th:

Multivitamin with Fiber, Multivitamin with Magnesium, and Multivitamin with Biotin.

Each 2-ounce shot delivers 100% of essential vitamins—including A, C, E, and the full B-complex—paired with high-demand nutrients like magnesium and fiber.

The goal is simple: replace hard-to-swallow pills with a convenient, tasty, and effective wellness ritual.

By leveraging a trusted juice-shot format, Suja is making daily supplementation more accessible for people who want results without the overwhelm.

The global wellness economy hit $6.8 trillion in 2024, up 7.9% from last year—and is on track to reach $9.8 trillion by 2029.

That means wellness spending now makes up 60% of all global health expenditures.

The biggest growth engines? Wellness real estate is exploding with 19.5% annual growth, as consumers pay a premium for healthier living spaces (think cold plunges and circadian lighting).

Mental wellness is booming too, growing 12.4%, with the U.S. market hitting $125B.

Younger consumers are driving the surge, treating mental well-being as “non-negotiable.”

Cannabis wellness products jumped 26%, meditation apps rose 18.9%, and sleep solutions climbed 12.6%.

The takeaway: wellness isn’t a trend anymore—it’s officially bigger than sports ($2.7T) and tourism ($5T) combined.

From Sunlighten’s next-gen red light mask to Suja’s clever solution to pill fatigue, the wellness landscape keeps leveling up.

And with new research suggesting cannabis compounds may help protect the liver from alcohol damage, it’s clear that some of the most unexpected breakthroughs are reshaping how we think about long-term health.

Stay curious,
The Wellness Radar Team

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