Produces strong red light at useful wavelegths
The whole field of home-based red light therapy is one that is continually debated. Useful or not? There are plenty of studies to suggest both answers. Still, there are enough reasonably well carried out studies that demonstrate some red light / beneficial effect, photobiomodulation, that a lot of people have tried it--and many swear by it.<br /><br />The development of high-powered, low-cost LED light sources has made it possible to develop red light therapy devices that are small and relatively inexpensive (compared to the cost of a useful device just a few years ago). This particular device promises a combination of 660 and 850nm red light in something the same size as a regular flashlight.<br /><br />While I can't attest to any amazing abilities of red light therapy in general, I can affirm that this device is capable of generating a very very bright red light, providing irradiance of 200 mW/cm^2 at at start of the external beam. (See photos).<br /><br />In the kit you get:<br /><br />** Red light therapy flashlight, produces light at 660nm and 850nm in a 2-to-1 ratio<br />** 1 x 18650 Li-Ion battery , 2600 mAH<br />** Cheap tripod with a plastic adapter to hold the flashlight<br />** Small travel bag<br />** Charging cable<br />** Cheap sunglasses<br /><br />To turn the light on, you just push the button at the end of the device. Push it again to turn it off. It will automatically turn itself off after 10 minutes.<br /><br />I am not sure I can attest to the value of red light therapy, but if you're a red light believer, this kit offers a way to bring that technology home for a reasonable price.
Rating: 4 stars