Turn the light on and place it to where it will shine onto as much of your exposed skin as possible. Work up to 10 mins 2 times a day. The light should be no further from 12 inches away from your body. Do not look into the light, Sunglasses are advised.

Red and near-infrared light are part of the electromagnetic spectrum and, more specifically, part of the spectrum of light emitted by the sun. These wavelengths of light are “bioactive” in humans.The electromagnetic spectrum contains electromagnetic energy of many different wavelengths. The wavelength of this energy determines the properties it will have.Below is a chart outlining the electromagnetic spectrum:electromagnetic spectrum chartElectromagnetic waves vary greatly in wavelength, ranging from 0.0001 nanometers (gamma waves) all the way to over meters (radio waves). The shorter the wavelength, the greater the energy that a specific electromagnetic wavelength will contain.As many people will have learned in high school physics, when someone passes white light through a prism, it separates out the different colors based on their wavelengths. Only a tiny part of this spectrum (roughly 400nm to 700nm) is actually visible to the human eye. The longest wavelength within the visible spectrum is red light, which goes from a little over 600nm to approximately 700nm. Longer wavelengths just outside the visible light spectrum are considered near-infrared (NIR). This part of the spectrum ranges from about 700nm to a little over 1,100nm.

Red light therapy is widely considered one of the safest forms of phototherapy. This is because red light and near-infrared light are low-energy forms of electromagnetic radiation. Short-wavelength light, like ultraviolet light, is considered high-energy light and carries known health risks, such as skin cancer and eye damage with retinal exposure.

Red light does not carry any known safety risks. While red light therapy providers recommend wearing protective glasses during red light therapy out of an overabundance of caution, there is not even conclusive evidence that red light therapy causes eye damage. In fact, some evidence suggests there may be eye-related benefits to using red light therapy.

While red light therapy is considered to be very safe, there are some circumstances where it is not recommended. These situations, however, are not due to known dangers that exist but to the fact that the safety has not been fully researched or proven. Red light therapy use on the abdomen during pregnancy, for example, is not known to cause any risks; however, it has not been conclusively proven to be safe and is not something that most researchers test in case there is some unknown negative effect.

While the history of red light therapy would take a complete article to cover, the idea of phototherapy emerged in the late 1800s, with Dr. Niels Ryberg Finsen being awarded the 1903 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his research in this area.The benefits of light therapy using red and near-infrared light specifically were discovered as an incidental finding of NASA research in the mid-1990s. Researchers examining red light’s impact on plant growth found that skin blemishes healed quickly while they were frequently exposed to red light, a finding that quickly led to a whole new body of research and resulted in the use of red light therapy in humans. 

Not all red light therapy devices are created equal. For red light therapy to be worth the investment, you need a high-quality, independently tested, professional red light therapy device from a reputable company. With over 5 years in business and over 65,000 ecstatic customers, Mito Red Light is a brand you can trust. Our nearly 2,000 reviews speak for themselves. You can also click to review some of our customers' red light therapy before and after examples.We are confident that our devices are the highest quality and best value at home red light therapy devices available anywhere. We welcome you to review our selection of red light therapy devices or to contact one of our representatives at 1-866-861-6486 to learn more or to help find the right solution for you.

Mito Red Light is registered with the FDA, however Mito Red Light devices are not FDA "approved". Mito Red Light devices are low / risk, general wellness products designed to affect the body through topical heating.Under the 1976 Amendments to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) regulates the bringing of new medical devices to market. 21 U.S.C. § 360c. FDA classifies devices into one of three categories based on the risk they pose to the public. § 360c(f); see also 21 C.F.R. § 860.3 (2018).Under FDA regulations, marketers cannot sell higher-risk products without premarket approval from FDA, a regulatory pathway that includes a rigorous review of safety and efficacy data. FDA, Device Advice: Comprehensive Regulatory Assistance: Overview of Medical Device Regulation: How to Study and Market Your Device: Premarket Submissions: Premarket Approval (PMA), available at https://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/deviceregulationandguidance//howtomarketyourdevice/premarketsubmissions/premarketapprovalpma/Lower-risk devices undergo a less stringent regulatory review, known as the 510(k) regulatory pathway, that does not require clinical data demonstrating efficacy or safety, only a showing that a new device is “substantially equivalent” to an existing device already legally marketed in the United States. FDA, Device Advice: Comprehensive Regulatory Assistance: How to Study and Market Your Device: Premarket Submissions: Premarket Notification 510(k), available at https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/premarket-submissions-selecting-and-preparing-correct-submission/premarket-notification-510k.These devices are typically referred to as FDA "cleared". The Mito Red Helmets, which contain lasers, have 510(k) clearance.In addition, FDA has exempted some lower-risk devices, such as heating pads and topical heating devices that emit infrared light, (such as all other Mito Red Light devices), from the 510(k) regulatory pathway. Id.; see also 21 C.F.R. § 890.5550 (2018) (exempting infrared lamps from 510(k) premarket notification requirement); 21 C.F.R. § 890.5950 (2018) (exempting powered heating units from 510(k) premarket notification requirement). These 510(k)-exempt devices do not undergo FDA regulatory review before companies bring them to market.FDA separately requires that manufacturers and distributors of medical devices in the United States register annually and submit a device list, a process known as “establishment registration.” 21 C.F.R. § 807 (2018); FDA, Device Advice: Comprehensive Regulatory Assistance: How to Study and Market Your Device: Device Registration and Listing, available athttps://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/how-study-and-market-your-device/device-registration-and-listingThe purpose of this registration requirement is to inform FDA where medical devices are made, in the event of a public health emergency to which the agency must respond.Mito Red Light, Inc's establishment registration can be found here:https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfRL/rl.cfm?rid=288202To learn more about FDA approval we recommend reading this article on the FDA website: Is It Really "FDA Approved"?

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For a detailed comparison of our THREE panel series see the chart on our website. Here's some quick guidance:

MitoPRO + Series - Available only from Mito Red Light, the award-winning MitoPRO + series incorporates the four most bio-active wavelengths 630nm / 660nm (Red) and 830nm / 850nm (Near Infrared). This unique configuration drives enhanced efficacy by delivering increased light energy at the parts of the spectra which maximize cytochrome c oxidase activation. Also comes with a built in integrated control panel and timer (control an entire array with the push of a button). The

MitoPRO + Series stands out as a unique and top-tier red light therapy option, offering simplicity for time-buyers in the realm of red light therapy. Learn more about the science behind the MitoPRO + here.

MitoPRO X Series - BRAND NEW in 2024. The MitoPRO X marks a significant leap forward in red light therapy, embodying user-centric design, touchscreen interface, brightness control, alarm function, Mito Red mobile app compatibility and more. With five carefully selected and mindfully apportioned peak LED wavelengths (590nm, 630nm, 660nm, 810nm, and 830nm), and built upon the proven MitoPRO + platform, the MitoPRO X is true next-generation light therapy. Learn more about the MitoPRO X Series here.

MitoADAPT Series - Unquestionably the most advanced red light therapy panel ever created. The patent-pending MitoADAPT Series with dual chip multi-wavelength design provides an incredible ELEVEN different possible modes (red and near infrared wavelength combinations). If you want the absolute cutting edge of individualized, customizable red light therapy, learn more here about the MitoADAPT 2.0 design.

There are four main areas of EMF that we discuss below:RF (radiofrequency): Other than the MitoADAPT, none of our devices contain any bluetooth or WiFi transmitters. The bluetooth can be disabled on the MitoADAPT if the user desires to do so.Magnetic Fields: Any electrical device running on AC (alternating current) will generate some kind of magnetic field. Hence why we describe our products as "Low EMF" and not "Zero EMF". Our battery powered devices (mobile units, belts, helmets) are DC current and have zero magnetic fields. Our plug-in panels do create some magnetic field. We have consulted with EMF experts and had our plug-in panels tested with highly sensitive commercial grade EMF measuring equipment - at the recommended usage distance the magnetic field can range from 0.0mG (milligauss) to ~0.5mG (above ambient levels). To put this in perspective, the highly conservative BioInitiative Report recommends an exposure limit of 1.0mG for 24/7 exposure for pregnant women and children. To further put that in perspective, ICNIRP has set a general public exposure level limit of 400 microtesla or 4,000mG! In sum, our devices put out little to no magnetic field and are much, much lower than many other household appliances.Electric Fields: Our devices have been tested and have been found to generate no electric fields on the face of the panels. Additionally, the patent-pending MitoADAPT comes standard with a shielded power cable.Flicker: Flicker is an artifact of AC (alternating current). All of our plug-in panels use specialized LED power drives to eliminate the flicker caused by alternating current. Our battery powered products (mobile units, belts, helmets) are DC current and have zero flicker.Our devices are engineered to have low EMFs. However, anything with electric current running through it is going to generate some electromagnetic field. At the recommended usage distance of 6+ inches our devices emit no detectable levels of EMF.On balance our devices are going to be much lower in EMFs than other products because our lights contain only the electrical components needed to power and cool the lights (nothing extraneous added such as bluetooth / WiFi). Of particular concern are products which come with an 'app'. Having an app necessitates a WiFi / bluetooth signal from the device. Many times these devices can emit a signal even when they are not in use! This means you could be unknowingly polluting your environment with EMFs 24/7.

As there has been no clinical research with red light therapy treatments on pregnant or nursing subjects, do not use the device if pregnant or lactating before consulting with your healthcare provider.

Near infrared light may penetrate clothing to some degree, but red light is not able to effectively penetrate clothing. Therefore we generally recommend exposing clean bare skin to the light as the usage environment allows.