Red Light Therapy

The best-studied mechanism of action surrounding red and near-infrared light therapy is the stimulation of mitochondrial energy production in the cells.

Red light therapy improves the efficiency and speed of the electron transport chain within the mitochondria, improving the availability of ATP (cellular energy) in the cells and throughout the body. This increased energy is what is thought to provide the many benefits that red light therapy is used for.

The bottom line is that when your cells have more energy, they do their jobs better!

To learn more read How Does Red Light Therapy Work?

Red light therapy is comprised of two different types of light - red and near infrared (NIR).

• Red light: Visible to the human eye, red light has wavelengths between 600–700 nanometers (nm) and is most effective on the skin's surface. Red light can improve skin health, collagen production, as well as help with hair growth.
• Near-infrared Light: Invisible to the human eye, near-infrared light has wavelengths between 700–1200 nm and can penetrate deeper into the body, acting on the muscles, joints and bone.

Red light therapy devices emit a different spectrum of wavelengths from infrared saunas. Saunas use mid and far-infrared wavelengths (IR-B and IR-C), which are absorbed by water in the body, thereby creating heat.

Red light therapy devices use red and near Infrared (IR-A) at high concentrations, which penetrate deeper into the subcutaneous tissue and enhance mitochondrial function. This results in improved energy production within cells.

For more information see our article:

Infrared Sauna vs Red Light Therapy

Mito Red engineers the best red light therapy panels on Planet Earth. For power, durability, performance and versatility we recommend purchasing a red light therapy panel.

If you are willing to sacrifice some power and durability for convenience and/or portability, then a flexible red light therapy device might be a great option for you.

If you want something that is strictly for on the go, consider one of our cutting edge portable red light therapy devices.

If you have a specialized need such as hair growth, brain health, acne, etc, review our collection of proprietary specialized light therapy devices designed for more specific applications.

If you are still not sure, we would recommend heading to our red light therapy panels collections page and purchasing the largest panel within your budget. For the power, performance, durability and versatility you cannot go wrong with a panel.

Headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ USA, for over 6 years, Mito Red Light has led the way in designing, engineering and manufacturing cutting edge red light therapy devices. Here are some of the ways we stand out:

BEST VALUE: Quite simply Mito Red offers the absolute best value and most powerful, affordable and effective red light therapy devices on the market today. Mito Red devices deliver exceptional power and performance at an unmatched value (ie watts per $ invested).

3RD PARTY TESTED: All of our red light therapy panels are independent 3rd party tested to guarantee the power (measured in joules) and spectral output.

UNMATCHED SELECTION: As the leader in red light therapy, Mito Red is committed to offering the widest selection available anywhere. Over the years, Mito Red has designed and engineered many devices in many form factors, without ever sacrificing our commitment to quality.

SUPERIOR QUALITY: Our devices are proudly manufactured in a state-of-the-art facility certified to the highest standards, including MDSAP and ISO 13485.

COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION: At Mito Red, red light therapy is what we do. Our multiple patents, and unique product offerings demonstrate our never-ending commitment to innovation. To learn more about our patents, see the Patents page.

SCIENCE DRIVEN: Our Scientific Advisory Board is comprised of some of the best minds in the photobiomodulation research field. Our board has both PhD researchers from top tier universities, as well as practitioners using the devices regularly in the real world. As such, our product development is driven by the latest research and real world experience.

60 DAY NO RISK TRIAL PERIOD: Mito Red has a full 60 day NO RISK trial - when we way no risk, we mean it. Send the product back for any reason within 60 days for a full refund.

EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE: Our online reputation speaks for itself. If you ever need help, or just have a question you can call our phone customer support line and speak to an actual live person (in the USA) to get help.

REAL RESULTS: Don't just take our word for it. Please take a moment to read through our growing repository of customer testimonials.

To learn more about what sets us apart read The Mito Red Difference.