How targeted sunlight therapy could calm inflammation, support your immune system, and change the future of autoimmune care.
When you think about sunlight, you probably picture warm summer days — not a cutting-edge medical treatment. But as recent research reveals, specific wavelengths of UV light can help calm runaway inflammation, a key driver behind autoimmune diseases.
In this conversation, John MacMahon, co-founder of Cytokind and veteran medical device entrepreneur, shares how a dermatology treatment for psoriasis led to groundbreaking results for MS, COVID, and other inflammatory conditions. We dive into the science behind phototherapy, how it’s used in clinical trials, and why your immune system might be craving more sun than you realize.
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If you or someone you love is living with an autoimmune condition, this episode could open the door to a whole new way of thinking about treatment and prevention.
0:00 - Intro
2:15 - Why sunlight matters for healthspan and immunity
4:10 - John’s journey into medical devices and phototherapy
6:55 - How UVB light “teaches” your immune system to regulate inflammation
9:22 - COVID-19 clinical trial results and survival rate impact
13:48 - The MS connection and Dr. Prue Hart’s groundbreaking study
18:36 - How the device works and what patients can expect
21:50 - Potential benefits for stress, sleep, and aging well
26:05 - Insurance coverage, FDA path, and future trials
31:42 - Simple steps you can take today to support immune health
34:40 - Closing thoughts and where to learn more
Do you or someone you love live with an autoimmune condition? Are you curious about simple, safe ways to reduce inflammation and improve your healthspan?
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