Lumen Protocol was founded in 2025 with a single mission: to be the most trustworthy source of red light therapy information on the internet. The wellness industry is full of exaggerated claims, sponsored content disguised as reviews, and outright misinformation. We exist to cut through that — to give you the unvarnished truth about red light therapy, backed by clinical evidence and real-world testing.

Our Editorial Philosophy

We believe that health and wellness information should be:

  • Evidence-based: We cite clinical studies and FDA clearances, not marketing claims.
  • Independent: We don't accept sponsorships or free products from any brand.
  • Transparent: We disclose our affiliate relationships and explain how we make money.
  • Practical: We give you specific recommendations, not vague "it depends" advice.
  • Honest: We tell you when RLT doesn't work for a condition, even if it costs us affiliate revenue.

How We Make Money

Lumen Protocol is reader-funded through the Amazon Associates affiliate program. When you click an Amazon link on our site and make a purchase, we earn a commission (typically 3–4.5% for red light therapy products) at no additional cost to you.

This is the only way we make money. We do not:

  • Accept sponsorships or paid placements from brands
  • Accept free products in exchange for positive reviews
  • Sell your data or share it with third parties
  • Charge readers for access to content
  • Run display ads that interrupt your reading experience (planning to add unobtrusive Mediavine/AdSense ads in the future, when traffic qualifies)

Because our revenue depends on you trusting our recommendations enough to click our links, we have a strong incentive to be honest. If we recommend a bad product, you'll return it — and we lose both the commission and your trust.

Our Review Methodology

Every product we recommend is evaluated on five criteria:

  1. Wavelength accuracy: Does the device emit the wavelengths it claims? We check for third-party spectrometer data.
  2. Irradiance: How much power does the device deliver at typical treatment distances?
  3. Build quality: How well-made is the device? How does it hold up over 30+ hours of testing?
  4. Warranty and support: What warranty does the brand offer? Is customer service responsive?
  5. Value: How does the device compare to alternatives at the same price point?

We purchase all tested devices at retail through Amazon — we do not accept free units from manufacturers. This means our reviews reflect the same product you'd receive if you ordered it yourself.

Our Editorial Team

Lumen Protocol is written and edited by a small team of writers and editors with backgrounds in health science, dermatology, and consumer research. We do not have medical doctors on staff, and our content should not replace advice from a qualified healthcare professional. For specific medical conditions, always consult your doctor or dermatologist.

Our Corrections Policy

We make mistakes sometimes. When we do, we fix them promptly and transparently. If you spot an error in any of our articles, please contact us and we'll investigate and correct it. Significant corrections are noted at the bottom of the affected article with a date.

Our Affiliate Disclosure

Per FTC guidelines and Amazon Associates operating policies, we disclose our affiliate relationship on every page of this site. The disclosure banner at the top of each page reads: "Lumen Protocol is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you." For the full disclosure, see our affiliate disclosure page.

Contact Us

We welcome feedback, corrections, and product suggestions. Reach us at theowner4747@gmail.com or through our contact page. We typically respond within 2–3 business days.

Thank you for reading Lumen Protocol. We appreciate your trust and work hard to earn it every day.