Mito Red Light Belt Review: BETTER Than A Panel?
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- Опубліковано 14 лип 2024
- Use discount code ALEX5 and the following links for a discount:
✅ For a Mito Red Advanced Red Light Therapy Belt, or a MitoPRO 300, 750 or 1500 use this link: aferg.co/7d221 - discount code ALEX5 saves
Before digging into this topic, if you're not familiar with my work, then check out some of my best red light therapy resources such as:
✅ My epic Facebook group on red light therapy and more: aferg.co/fb-group
✅ Full playlist of my 2022 body panel red light therapy comparison series with all episodes: aferg.co/RLT-2021-playlist - if you're short on time then check out the summary episode towards the end of the playlist
✅ My excel sheet for comparing different panels to their competition: aferg.co/rlt-data
✅ For my red light therapy buyer's guide blog, follow this link: aferg.co/RLTguide
✅ My red light testing methodology for reviews video: aferg.co/rlt-testing-method
✅ My MitoPro 300 review: aferg.co/mitopro-300
✅ My Hooga Pod review: aferg.co/hooga-pod-review
✅ My Mito Red Belt review: aferg.co/mito-belt
Let's move on to the Mito Red Light Advanced Red Light Therapy Belt review:
✅ The Mito Red Light Advanced Red Light Therapy Belt is actually the second generation belt from Mito Red. I haven't reviewed the first generation yet. The second-generation product has been upgraded and everything has improved. The new belt has a better battery and new instructions and other tweaks
✅ This is actually the first time I've seen a red light therapy belt, which is crazy because I've been in the red light therapy space for a long time. The concept of a belt is interesting to me as you don't stand 6 inches from the LEDs but you press your body against the LEDs instead. The device is battery-powered, however, which might reduce the power output.
✅ I've tested the Mito Red Light Advanced Red Light Therapy Belt for a week or two, to get a good impression for my review
✅ The unboxing process was smooth although I didn't receive the correct adaptor for my grid. The Mito Red packaging was nice. The belt has quite a lot of LEDs, but the LEDs look different than those found on the panels - a total of 405 LEDs are included on the belt. Also, the LEDs are triple-chip, which is quite new in the red light therapy space. Other companies only offer dual-chip
✅ As a result, you're getting effectively 1,200 LEDs in this belt, which is quite impressive. The fabric of the belt is quite soft too. The LEDs cover only an area of a foot or so, so they won't provide full treatment around your entire torso. You can use it effectively on your quads, knees, elbows, and shoulder by fully wrapping the belt around those areas though. The belt does fix around the middle of the body very solidly though, so I'm happy with that
✅ The product costs $329 but with code ALEX you'll save 5% so you'll pay in the low $300 USD. Shipping is free in the US but intentionally you'll pay depending on the location
✅ The Mito Red Light Advanced Red Light Therapy Belt comes with a battery pack that can be placed in the pouch on the belt. The control panel is decently easy to navigate and helps you select the time and intensity
✅ I used the spectrometer to test the power output (irradiance) of the panel. At 6 inches, I get a 2.5 mW/cm2 power output. The peak wavelengths are 655 and 855 nm, which is a little bit off. At 0 inches though, my readings are much higher, ranging from 10 - ~44 mW/cm2, although it's really hard to get good readings so close up
✅ The power output is lower than with a panel, but, the case can be made that this product is not made to compete with a panel
✅ I've tried using this belt as a warmup for a gym session. It's harder to use during a workout although you can walk around with it. Turning the product on is also somewhat cumbersome. I also don't really see the need for the lower-powered options because it will increase treatment time needlessly
✅ The LEDs also became surprisingly warm after some 20-minute treatment
✅ Overall, the outcome of my Mito Red Light Advanced Red Light Therapy Belt review is that it's probably a useful product but far less versatile than the panels. The product won't replace a panel but I might use it in conjunction with a red light therapy panel. You can easily wrap this device on your torso during work, for instance, but you are getting less power and a smaller treatment area
#redlighttherapy #mitoredlight #lllt
00:00 Therapy Belts Introduction
01:14 Unboxing, Looks & Features
03:25 Trying The Belt
05:01 Other Belt Observations
06:11 Activating The Belt
08:05 6-Inch Irradiance Testing
09:53 0-Inch Irradiance Testing
11:45 Irradiance Results Analysis
14:12 My Post-Usage Analysis
19:41 Finishing Thoughts
✅ For a Mito Red Advanced Red Light Therapy Belt, or a MitoPRO 300, 750 or 1500 use this link: aferg.co/7d221 - use code ALEX5 for a discount
Before digging into this topic, if you're not familiar with my work, then check out some of my best red light therapy resources such as:
✅ My epic Facebook group on red light therapy and more: aferg.co/fb-group
✅ Full playlist of my 2022 body panel red light therapy comparison series with all episodes: aferg.co/RLT-2021-playlist - if you're short on time then check out the summary episode towards the end of the playlist
✅ My excel sheet for comparing different panels to their competition: aferg.co/rlt-data
✅ For my red light therapy buyer's guide blog, follow this link: aferg.co/RLTguide
✅ My red light testing methodology for reviews video: aferg.co/rlt-testing-method
✅ My MitoPro 300 review: aferg.co/mitopro-300
Is the light pulsed? I haven't heard back from them about that yet.
I have a MitoPro panel, but I purchased this to use in the evening while I’m laying in bed. I don’t use the battery pack, I plug it into a wall outlet. I love the long length of the cord, that is necessary for those of us that use it the way I do. An additional benefit I discovered is for treating menstrual cramps (targeting the lower abdomen), it has helped immensely. I actually like that it doesn’t make any noise, I find beeps annoying. I highly recommend this belt. ⭐️
Hey awesome thanks so much for sharing your feedback! I'm sure other's will appreciate you sharing your experiences.
Not Shocking?😅
I am loving my belt. Level 4 at 30 minutes on my stomach as I'm falling asleep each night and I am feeling a slimming effect. (I was originally using it to help an angry liver, did not expect the slimming effect.) It gets toasty warm. I've also used it on aching joints (Rheumatoid Arthritis) and have felt pain-relieving benefits. I've also wrapped it around my head to fight off a migraine achieving a 50% reduction in severity. Thank you for explaining the power differences. I also have a tabletop mito red panel and love it too. You helped me understand the different applications based on power for each. Much appreciated. Now if I could just afford a full red light "bed." 🙌 Goals.
Ahh this is awesome!! I'm so glad to hear you're getting a great response and it's interesting that it helps with your migraines. I haven't looked into that before.
Haha - the bed is overkill IMO. A couple of large panels linked together + a stand if you want to use it horizontally is all one needs. Though I say that and I do think a bed would be kinda neat :P
Thanks for this review. I have a similar belt, which I use daily for low back pain. But I recently found that it was a great help in recovering from a severe respiratory infection.
Our outpatient medical treatment really wasn’t working after a couple of weeks, and my husband and I were coughing our lungs out and drowning in mucous. So I decided to use the belt as described in this study: “Cardiopulmonary and hematological effects of infrared LED photobiomodulation in the treatment of SARS-COV2,” which showed it shortened hospitalization and reduced need for oxygen. My belt only goes up to 850 nm of NIR, while the study used 940 nm - but it still worked for both of us. Not sure whether our infection was Covid, as the clinic refused to test us for some reason, but it shouldn’t matter, since the treatment isn’t infection-specific. We just laid the belt on our chests, over the area most affected by cough and congestion, and set for NIR for 30 minutes once or twice a day. A couple days of this, and our coughs and other symptoms receded and we could stop our meds.
So sold on this technology! 🥰 I assume this also would work as well with a panel, but the belt is more comfortable when you’re stuck in bed.
Boom!! This is awesome. And yeah a panel would do the same, but a belt or mat may actually be better suited in this situation.
Thanks so much for sharing this.
Would you mind naming the device that you and your husband used? Thank you!
I've been using the first generation for about two years. Diodes look completely different from second gen. First generation diodes are rectangular shape and second gen. Is circular. First generation has 10 hz pulsing ability which I love whereas second gen do not. This belt works very well against inflammation and pain. i use it before going to the gym, over my nervous system areas on my head/neck(two sessions) and sympathetic/parasympathetic nervous system is wide awake for me to work out really well and use the panel at night.
Wow great insight thank you!
Damn. I just bought this 2 days ago. I wish I'd seen your video sooner and used your link for the discount code! I have their MitoPro 750 panel, bought in 2020, and absolutely LOVE it. I can't wait to use this new belt.
Hey no worries, enjoy the belt :)
This looks EXACTLY like the Nushape, I bet these are made in the same factory and just slap a different name on it per the company paying manufacturer. Can you review Nushape, they also now have a full body mat?
I haven't heard of them, but I can look into them. I have a lot of products at the moment so any newer devices wouldn't be till early next year.
I found this to be helpful, it sold me on getting a small panel before trying something like the belt or mat
I'm please to hear this :)
I sincerely appreciate your honest appraisal.
Thanks!
Thanks for this very thorough review, this was really helpful. You mentioned you would touch on other similar products for comparison, will you post a separate video about those?
Hey, yep I'm hoping to do that next year :)
@@AlexFergusdotcom Awesome, thank you!
The strap is for securing it in awkward positions, like on a shoulder.
Ahhh of course!!
Lumen Photon, who has been in business for almost 20 years, makes all size flexible IR, Red light units. I'd love to see you check them out Alex. Thanks!
This is under their FAQ:
200mw 17º infrared LEDs, 4,500 millicandlaria (mcd) visible red LEDs. The effective “as measured” output per diode is 72Mw/cm2 for IR and 5Mw/cm2 for visible re
Thanks I'll check it out! Lots of energy going to IR which is great.
I have the Mito Belt (the new version), I have been thoroughly enjoying using it on my abdomen and also my shoulder (but its awkward to get on the shoulder) Btw, Infraredi will be releasing their own pad/wrap in a few weeks time.
Ahh very cool thanks for this :)
Hey Jacob, what are your current thoughts on the Mito belt so far?
@@Santos-ek8md Hi. Yes, I have still been using the Mito belt about 4 days a week on my abdomen. I think it does help with digestion (there is also some obscure study that concluded RLT can modulate the microbiome). I also think it does have a minor effect on localized fat loss, I was already lean before, but it seems my abs are slightly more visible and can consistently see veins in my stomach area (i don't work out or do fitness stuff. And if anything, my diet has been the worst its been for a very long time). I can't say RLT will change your life, it think it can help add 10-20% benefits to whatever application your using it for. Also, I stopped using it on my shoulder because it was just too hard to get it in a good position without having to be completely immobilized for the duration (any small movement would make the light array lift off the skin in one way or another, so I just stopped). Also since I'm updating, I will say that the Infraredi pad/wrap still seems to not have released (I check their site every couple weeks) despite what I was told by their customer support (who was obviously just going on whatever info she gets). Overall, I do reccomend RLT as an effective modality, and I do recomment the Mito Belt as currently being the most effective RLT Belt product on the market. Hope that helps!
thanks for infos.... very good tool for relaxing times ...or before exercise workout
Any time
Thank you for such a helpful review! How does this compare to the lifepro red light belt?
Hey I just had a look at this product - it looks like the same as the MitoRed belt (I wouldn't be surprised if it's coming from the same factory)
The battery is actually 12 volts at 3 amps and the USB charger source is 5 volts at 2 amps. The battery is rated for 15 ampere hours. There is a hard to find switch on the battery pack to turn it on so that it will power the belt controller. There are 4 blue leds (seen thru pinholes) that show the battery charge condition (probably representing 25, 50, 75 and 100%). Nothing in the user manual about this and no user manual received with the belt package. On my belt the power cord is too short so using the battery is easier than finding an extension cord.
Ahhh thanks so much for pointing this out!
Hi Alex, thank you for this revue! I have already a Mito Pro 300+ and love this device! I'm travelling a lot. Unfortunately the panel is not very practical to travel with... As this belt has more LEDs as usual masks, I wonder if it coukd be used like a mask on the face. What do you think?
It could work; just remember wraps/masks have to be in direct contact with your skin. This is a little big to wrap around your head and while flexible it won't conform to your face but again I am sure you can make it work,
Hey! What do you think of the flexbeam? I really want to target my knee and feet, wondering if something like this belt or the flexbeam would be better than the panel to start?
I'm going to look into it, stay tuned.
Great video! I purchsed one two weeks ago (Black Friday in US). Using it on my back, legs, arms, and even face and neck. It's just more convenient than my Mito panel. Just wondering: Have you tried measuring it outside the zippered belt thing? I'm thinking the velcro belt contraption may be blocking the light slightly. Does that make sense? Thanks!
Awesome! If there is anything covering the LED's then you won't be getting any benefit in that area. Does that help?
Thanks - I am curious about EMF levels, and also how it works on face ( as a wrap or held close ) - is there any effectiveness test based on power to look at ?
Generally, masks and pads have very low EMFs. If you use them on your face, just remember that they need direct skin contact.
Please review the new quad belt by Mito, interested to see how it tests out, these belts say they can be used with the battery or plugged in so should be usable for years vs some with battery only that is not replaceable like infraredi, the quad belt is backordered so maybe by the time it is available again they will have sent you one for review😀, really hoping this belt tests out good🤞
Hey, yeah I'll try get one for 2024 :)
I noticed when I plug the belt into the wall, it felt stronger. With the battery, it doesn’t get as hot with the near infrared.
Yeah I wouldn't be surprised if it puts out higher intensities when plugged in
Higher EMFs though
I have a disc herniations in L4-L5. I would like to try red-light therapy without spending $1000 for a panel. Can you do a comparison of different red light therapy belts. Example: Mito vs. Amazon products.
Hey, yeah I can do this, it may be a while before I get the content yp though - as I am working through some other projects at the moment.
Could you hang the belt and use it like you would a lamp or is not powerful enough?
You could, but with these belts you want to be right up against the LEDs as they are low powered compared to the panels.
I would be interested to hear what you think of the Curavi Laser Therapy belts. They use laser diodes and not LEDs and are rated at 800mW , much higher than any of the biggest panels even. They do not have NIR though only Red Light.
Hey I'll check them out!!
4:38 you’re assuming that everyone who is gonna use this belt will be your size. 😅 i guess the extra velcro is supposed to be used as extenders for those who may need it.
Yes fair point!! I didn't really think about how these belt could be used. It was my first time using/reviewing a belt. I need more experience with them to create better reviews in the future :)
I have a similar belt, and sadly the extra velcro bit doesn’t work to extend the waist circumference. Instead it is to wrap the belt around the should or other awkward area. The belt is a bit too short for me, so it pops open when I try to use it around my hips. But I can use it for my lower back by laying the belt on my bed, and then lying on top of it for treatment. That’s worked fine for the 4 months I’ve had it, with daily use - I just hope the pressure doesn’t shorten the life of the LEDs.
Would this work to heal the intestines of ulcers and leaky gut… anyone know or uses red light for that purpose???
I can't comment on that but maybe someone else can?
Though you may be better off getting a higher powered panel like the mito 300 ua-cam.com/video/6LNivh2lGBg/v-deo.html for deeper light penetration.
Hi Alex!! are you doing a video on the new mitoadapt models and their 11 types of light combinations any time soon? 🙊 looking into it but no sure is the combination possibilities are too overwhelming (analysis paralysis lol) anyways, if I end up getting it or the mito pro instead, ill use your code for sure!! thank you for all th good videos!!
Hey! Yes I should have a 'first look' video out this week all going well. But I won't be able to test/review these until at least feb next year.
Hey and just remember, all of the panels on the market today are going to do the job. I don't know of any panel that doesn't put out a therapeutic dose of red light. So don't stress too much. You can't really make a wrong decision! Thanks for the support and well done with your content. It's not my thing but it looks like you're on to a winner!
@@AlexFergusdotcom Thank you SO much Alex! 💖looking forward to your future videos...and thanks for creating such helpful content, you've become my go-to guy for all things red light!! hehe
Which one is the newest version “Mito red light belt” or Mito red light quad”?
The Quad :)
Which wrap is for weight loss as well as muscle recovery?
Hey, I don't know about fat loss.. check this out - ua-cam.com/video/0JvapXWedhU/v-deo.html
not knowing much on EMF's at all, would this belt emit any EMF's?
Hey, na it is fine. No moving parts (fans etc) and it's all DC powered. so it's EMF free :)
What about the FlexBeam? Any chance you'd review it?
Yes, stay tuned! 2024!
How often is this supposed to be used in a day? I injured my lower back and work long days in a truck this would be perfect to wear while at work if it really does help the body heal (just learning about red light therapy today but seems legit), so I guess what would be the recommended amount of time used on a certain area in a day?
Once or twice perhaps. I will do some work on dosing and that will help guide you. But once a day may be fine. Any time of the day is fine as well.
I have a similar belt and the instructions say to use only for 20 to 30 minutes max (differs between booklet and online info video). The timer only goes up to 30 minutes, for this reason. Then you must wait at least 2 hours before using it again on any part of the body. So it wouldn’t be ok for continuous use. No mention of a limit to number of times used on the same area, with 2 hours in between treatments. However, some people in videos speculate that benefit may decrease with too much exposure/treatment.
One user of a similar product complained her skin was burned after using repeatedly without the waiting period. I’ve been following the directions on mine for back pain and get good results with just one 20-minute back treatment per day. I have facet joint arthritis and degenerative disc disease/scoliosis. Your mileage may vary depending upon the source of your pain.
Hope this helps!
@@roxyiconoclast do you use it at the maximum level or keep it at a lower level? And do you use both the red light and infrared together?
@@johnb7053 I tried various settings and now use it on the highest setting, but usually just the NIR. This is just because the warmth from the red light can trigger my Restless Legs Syndrome. 😖 Using both red and NIR feels good, though, like a heating pad. I also used both wavelengths on a foot injury, and it seemed to heal more quickly than the previous time I hurt it.
Will this work for inflammation?? I have costochondritis
It will definitely help with inflammation. Though I'm not familiar with costochondritis.
I’m looking for more devices once again Lolol .. For gut health .. would Mito red light belt, Or Flexbeam ( not sure if they are a good company or not ) be better ?
Hey.
Ok so first - head over to our FB group and do a search in there (and or post a q if you can't find anything) as I know a few people have talked about gut health in there - facebook.com/groups/lighttherapyinsiders
2) check out this interview with Sarah Turner - ua-cam.com/video/kGlZpG6MD3U/v-deo.html
3) Check out the wavelength cheat sheets we have over on www.lighttherapyinsiders.com/ as a lot of these cover gut health benefits.
Ok so I’m dumb 😂 lol I have Sara’s cerathrive preordered and for some reason I totally forgot that it comes with the pad for gut brain. Welp now I have the flexbeam on the way also lol.
Looks exactly like the hooga health belt. Does anyone know if hooga health is legit and works on muscles and mitochondria
Hooga health is a legit company.
the other strap is probably there to assume some of that extra heat you were complaining about. When it gets really hot you won't feel the heat, the pad will absorb it.
That’s a possibility!
does this help on Belly Fat reductions ? thank you
There actually is some evidence that yes RLT will help lower body fat, I personally think it may be a bit of a stretch to think that you will see big changes. Focus on the low hanging fruit first - sleep, nutrition, movement etc.
How would the power compare with the Flexbeam belt
I'm not sure, but I'm hoping to get one soon to test :)
Did you test the emf?
It was fine
Do you think this would be safe to wrap around my head?
I suppose it would be ok. There aren't any nnEMF fields being emitted. I'm no doctor though
Wrap it around complete face ear to ear ,,pressing against ears when it heats up ,,,feels great, Great way to relax before sleep. .
the separate strap is for those with big bellies.
Ohh haha
Ooooh!!!!😂😂😂
Does it work for belly fat loss?
No
is nushape lipo better?
I'm not sure sorry
These are all so expensive
I plan to review a few products on Amazon soon, perhaps more indoor budget. Check out Hooga; they are some great products:ua-cam.com/video/iWSJub-ABs4/v-deo.htmlsi=nJISdTHdt8tCwsE1
Hello Alex A doctor recommend me red light therapy for prostate issues. This belt can be use in anal and testicule area or you recommend the panels? Thanks so much in advance
Hey I suppose you could use the belt down there.
This video was a rambling mess..🤔
Yeah sorry I will admit it wasn't my best piece of work. It was my first time reviewing a red light belt and in all honest I wasn't quite sure how to structure it. I'll learn from my mistakes and next time make sure I'm pretty prepared going into filming. #Onwards&Upwards
This comment was not constructive so it reads pointlessly obnoxious… 🤔