How Does Red Light Therapy Work?

Certain wavelengths of light target and charge our cellular batteries.  These are responsible for well-being and energy.  Let’s explore how they do it.

    Short and Clear

    The average American spends 90% of their time indoors, unlike our ancestors who had ample exposure to the sun, water, air, and earth.

    Cellular energy, called ATP, drives all bodily chemical processes. Low ATP levels lead to exhaustion and low morale, while high levels result in happiness and productivity. But how do we manage this balance?

    Mitochondria are the biological batteries in human cells, and red and near-infrared light recharge them, whether from the sun or devices like MUTOVO® Biohack series. Our panels provide these therapeutic wavelengths, supported by over 5,000 scientific studies. You can find some examples HERE.

    Discover the individual benefits of red light therapy in our detailed explanation here:

    Science & Benefits of Red Light Therapy

    Biohacking: Not Just for Athletes

    If you're unfamiliar with biohacking, we're glad you're here. Biohacking involves making positive changes to your wellness lifestyle through biology. Professional athletes, top fitness centers, and many health clinics have been using red light therapy for years. Biohacking is a basic tool that everyone can use to enhance their well-being, appearance, and self-esteem with modern technology. Just a 20-minute session of red light therapy each day can boost the performance of anyone with a pulse.

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    Let's dive deeper! For the true science geeks and enthusiasts, we have prepared an extended reading that will answer all your questions. Let's get started!

    Mitochondria: The Powerhouses of the Cell

    Countless biochemical reactions occur within them. Through cellular respiration, they generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP), providing energy for various cellular processes.

    Red and Near-Infrared Light

    The basic mechanism of the MUTOVO® red light therapy devices is that they emit a light spectrum precisely absorbed by the chromophores in the mitochondria (mainly Cytochrome c oxidase), activating and energizing the mitochondria. The body responds to light absorption by boosting ATP energy production and enhancing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory processes. In practice, this means the human body becomes powerful and full of energy.

    Red light has a wavelength of 610-760 nm (nanometers) and can penetrate up to 2.5 cm into skin tissue. Near-infrared light has a slightly longer wavelength of 760-1400 nm and is no longer visible to the human eye. It can penetrate much deeper into the body, reaching muscles, bones, organs, and the brain, making it highly beneficial. Sunlight operates on the same principle, but MUTOVO® red light therapy devices deliver a concentrated dose of specific wavelengths in the red and near-infrared spectrum without emitting potentially harmful UV radiation. This makes red light therapy distinct and advantageous in several ways.

    Mitochondrial function is typically restrained by nitric oxide, which hampers cellular respiration by attaching to Cytochrome c oxidase and obstructing its utilization of oxygen. However, exposure to red light induces the dissociation or detachment of nitric oxide from Cytochrome c, enabling it to restore its energy-generating metabolic activities.

    The MUTOVO® device, a form of red light therapy, serves as a biohacking tool mimicking the effects of natural sunlight. While we don't claim it can entirely replace sunlight exposure, direct sunlight remains a fundamental aspect of vitality. Nevertheless, utilizing the MUTOVO® device for just 20 minutes can rejuvenate you as if you had basked in sunlight for hours, recharging your energy levels.

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