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Sauna Benefits: Growth Hormone Increase and Cortisol Decrease
1:30:11 - 1:36:17 (06:05)
Entering environments where it's very hot for short periods of time, anywhere from 20 minutes to 30 minutes, has been shown to increase growth hormone release 16 fold and provide a significant decrease in cortisol, a stress hormone. However, it did not change testosterone, DHEA or prolactin levels.
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Short, frequent sessions (20-30 minutes) in a sauna with temperatures ranging from 80-100 degrees Celsius (175-210 degrees Fahrenheit) have been shown to significantly increase growth hormone release up to 16 fold, with a five fold increase seen after just one session, but caution should be used as extreme temperatures can be dangerous.
1:30:11 - 1:33:24 (03:12)
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Short, frequent sessions (20-30 minutes) in a sauna with temperatures ranging from 80-100 degrees Celsius (175-210 degrees Fahrenheit) have been shown to significantly increase growth hormone release up to 16 fold, with a five fold increase seen after just one session, but caution should be used as extreme temperatures can be dangerous.
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Saunas have been found to significantly decrease cortisol levels, but not change testosterone, DHEA, or prolactin levels.
1:33:24 - 1:36:17 (02:53)
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Saunas have been found to significantly decrease cortisol levels, but not change testosterone, DHEA, or prolactin levels. There is a positive effect on growth hormone due to heat.