When it comes to red light therapy, is more power always better? In this interview, I sit down with Michael Chapiro—NASA, Air Force, and MDA-funded engineer, and founder of Chroma.
Michael shares the science behind his innovative devices, like the Ironforge, and why he believes higher power density can unlock deeper benefits. We explore dosing, wavelengths, safety, and how red light intersects with brain health, vitamin D, and circadian rhythm.
Show Notes
Michael Chapiro joins me to unpack the real science behind red light therapy. From power output myths to why he designed the Ironforge to outperform traditional panels,
This conversation dives into dosing, overheating, biphasic effects, and where the field is heading. We also look at vitamin D light, circadian tools like the Sky Portal, and his personal experiments with helmets and arrays for full-body treatment.
Key Topics
- Why Power Matters – The flaws in advertised wattages, and how the Ironforge achieves true high-density dosing.
- Near-Infrared vs Red – Why Michael favors NIR LEDs for deeper tissue penetration.
- Dosing & Safety – Understanding biphasic response, heat buildup, and how not to overdo it.
- Brain Health Applications – Using handheld and helmet devices for cognitive performance, mood, and sleep.
- Vitamin D Creation – How the D-Light targets the 298 nm sweet spot for safe UVB benefits.
- Circadian Support – Why the Sky Portal uses pure cyan light for daytime alertness and mood.
- Chroma’s Approach – Building products around physics, efficiency, and real human benefit—not marketing gimmicks.
Resources Discussed
✅ Get a Chroma Ironforge – discount code ALEX saves
✅ Get a Chroma D-Light for vitamin D – discount code ALEX saves
✅ Get a Chroma Sky Portal for circadian rhythm & mood – discount code ALEX saves
📩 Join Michael’s Chroma Newsletter
My Review
⭐ Chroma Ironforge Review: Innovative Red Light Device
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