Let There Be Red Light! The Benefits of Red & Near-Infrared Light Therapy

Welcome to the 19th episode of the Back to Human podcast.  On today's episode I interview the CEO and founder of Mito Red Light, Scott Chaverri. Scott has a BA in psychology and an MBA in finance. He has worked for several Fortune 500 companies in the business services, medical devices, financial services and ecommerce industries. After some health challenges throughout his childhood and experiencing insomnia into his early thirties, Scott was determined to resolve his sleep issues. Scott stumbled upon an $8 pair of blue light blocking glasses and learned how junk light (LEDS, TVs, laptops, phones, etc.) were negatively impacting his sleep quality which ultimately led to him founding Mito Red Light. On this episode we discuss: • Scott's childhood health challenges and how he came across red light therapy • How we are mal-illuminated and how junk light may be ruining your sleep • How near infrared light builds melatonin • What are the beneficial wavelengths? • How does red/NIR Light therapy compare to sunlight? • What is the mechanism of action that helps produce more ATP in the mitochondria? • How do you dose red/NIR light? Can you get too much? • Contraindications for red light therapy • Are cheap red lights effective? • How red/NIR light can help with brain function. • Is there any legitimacy to red light increasing testosterone by shining it on your genitals? • Can red/NIR light therapy be used for seasonal affective disorder? (SAD) If you are interesting in learning more or would like to purchase a red light for yourself, you can visit www.mitoredlight.com. Using code "Sixkiller" will save you 5% off of your roder. Instagram: • @mitoredlightofficial Thank you for listening to the show! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-andriella/support