Scott Chaverri

For the last few years red light therapy has been touted as being effective for everything from reducing skin wrinkles to improving mitochondria function. So what's the truth.

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SHR # 2409 :: Is Red Light Therapy Effective

Show Notes:

[4:58] Carl’s experience with LED red lights.

[10:00] Mitored has a 50/50 split of both 660nm and 880nm lights.

• This allows for multiple benefits.
• There is synergy in combining these wavelengths.

[15:42] Mitored is trying to offer the most joules for the buck.

• The devices include everything that you need with nothing that you do not.

[17:00] Mitored uses very durable LED’s.

• They are rated for 50,000 hours.

[19:38] The lights used are good for fine lines/ wrinkles and mitochondrial function.

• Aiding in mitochondrial function and ATP production seems to be the underlying reason for most of the other benefits.
• Aids in movement of protons between inner and outer mitochondria in the electron transport chain.

[25:13] the importance of the melanocortan system/ vitamin D production.

• Phototherapy can aid with arterial plaque reabsorption, insulin sensitivity, and hormonal production.
• 600-700nm range stimulates the melanocortan system the most.

[29:05] Near IR liberates nitric oxide from hemoglobin.

• This helps with wound healing, nerve/tissue regeneration, and male pattern balding.
• 15 minutes/ day aids in muscle recovery and reduces inflammation.

[33:55] This light can penetrate somewhere between 2cm-2 inches.

[39:04] there are 4 different sizes of lights.

• 12 inch- is for spot treatments, tendonitis, etc.
• 19 inch
• 36 inch- full body panel
• Mega- full body, high dose in a small amount of time.

[41:57] How hot does the unit get?

• Gentle warmth, not hot.

[42:35] Potential test/ libido enhancement.

[45:06] Lack of sleep/ nighttime light reduces androgen receptor sensitivity.

• T.S. Wiley Turn the Lights Out: Cure Your Diabetes.

[49:54] How long until differences are notices?

• It depends. They could be noticed after 1 day.

[58:58] The FAQ page on mitoredlight.com offers an amazingly large research compendium.

[1:00:52] Importance of a higher power device.

• Penetration.
• Time efficiency.

[1:03:36] should you cover your eyes when using?

• Mitored provides goggles, but it isn’t necessary to use them.
• No U.V. rays are produced.
• There is possible benefit to eye health.

[1:04:45] Neuropathy

• Mitored aids in micro circulation and, in theory, should help treat neuropathy.
• Irregular vascular response is the underlying cause of neuropathy.

Show Transcript SHR # 2409 :: Is Red Light Therapy Effective