LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam #369 What If You Could Enjoy A SAFE Version Of Sunlight (& Make Your Own Vitamin D) All From Your Desk Or Indoor Living Space? Light Therapy Like No Other | Gerardo Gutiérrez
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Sep 12, 2025 Gerardo Gutiérrez, founder of Mitolux and a trailblazer in light therapy, shares his transformation from a sun-avoiding photographer to a proponent of natural sunlight healing. He discusses the pivotal benefits of sunlight on mood and energy, the pitfalls of modern light deficiency, and the importance of balancing sun exposure to manage skin health. Gerardo also emphasizes the effectiveness of light therapy for overall well-being, contrasting it with vitamin D supplements, and underscores tailored strategies for optimizing light throughout the year.
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From Sun Avoider To Sun Advocate
- Gerardo used to avoid the sun entirely, wearing dark sunglasses and sunscreen daily.
- He changed his view after personally testing sun exposure and feeling tangible benefits in mood and energy.
Measure Mood And Vitamin D Together
- Test vitamin D after controlled sun exposure to confirm biological change.
- Expect mood shifts immediately and vitamin D level increases over weeks, so track both subjective mood and labs.
Dog Recovery Convinced Him Of Infrared
- Gerardo treated his old dog with near-infrared light by chance and watched the dog recover mobility within weeks.
- The pets instinctively sought the light, which convinced him of near-infrared's therapeutic effects.