In Today’s Episode: Does Sunlight Really Cause Cancer?
Join us as we talk with Gerardo “Guti,” Gutierrez founder of Mitolux and innovator in the light therapy space, who shares his journey from top Central American photographer to wellness entrepreneur. He dives into the science of sunlight, light therapy, and why the basics of health may not be as complicated as we think.

Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode:
-How different types of light (red, near-infrared, UVA, UVB) affect your body and mind.
-Why “grandma hacks” like sleep, sunlight, and community may outperform pills.
-The surprising story of how sunbathing helped Guti overcome depression and inspired Mitolux.

Questions We Answer in This Episode:
-Does sunlight actually cause cancer—or prevent it?
-Can UVB light boost vitamin D and even hormones like testosterone?
-How can light therapy replicate the benefits of natural sunlight in just minutes a day?

(0:00 ) Introduction to today's guest, Guti from Mitelux
(0:27 ) Overview of the episode and lab results section
(0:53 ) Guti's background and career journey
(3:18 ) Entrepreneurship and the importance of reinvention
(6:06 ) Mental and emotional health management
(8:10 ) Simple wellness truths and benefits of walking
(10:46 ) Support networks, vulnerability, and life cycles
(14:10 ) Guti's journey into light therapy with Mitelux
(18:09 ) Sunbathing protocol benefits and Mitelux introduction
(21:36 ) Ideal client for Mitelux and therapy comparisons
(24:53 ) Understanding different light wavelengths
(27:37 ) Mitelux's research, development, and vitamin D studies
(35:50 ) Potential benefits of full body panels
(38:15 ) Complexity and misconceptions in health research
(41:33 ) Balanced sunlight exposure and health benefits
(48:51 ) Safety protocols for using Mitelux
(53:06 ) Addressing criticisms and skepticisms about Mitelux
(56:13 ) Mitelux usage advisories for specific groups
(58:13 ) Science communication and marketing wellness products
(1:04:17 ) Vitamin D production and hormonal effects with Mitelux
(1:11:36 ) Anecdotal benefits and product affordability for Mitelux
(1:15:45 ) Vision for future wellness products and trends
(1:18:04 ) The importance of prevention and personalized medicine
(1:20:20 ) Accelerating medical advancements with AI
(1:22:21 ) Key advice, life lessons, and social connections
(1:24:38 ) Audience question and closing thoughts
(1:26:34 ) Lab results: Product evaluation and marketing claims
(1:31:25 ) Challenges in wellness product claims and audience appreciation