Chapter
The Benefits of Regular Sauna and Cold Exposure
49:40 - 57:28 (07:47)
A study found that 57 minutes per week of sauna exposure accompanied by 11 minutes per week of deliberate cold exposure leads to improvements in metabolism while simultaneously increasing brown fat, a very active type of fat tissue. Sauna exposure, two to three times per week, has been shown to upregulate levels of FOXO3.
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Regular exposure to saunas and cold can improve metabolism and increase brown fat, which improves mitochondrial function and heats up the body.
49:40 - 55:26 (05:45)
Summary
Regular exposure to saunas and cold can improve metabolism and increase brown fat, which improves mitochondrial function and heats up the body. The threshold for improvement is 57 minutes per week of sauna exposure in conjunction with 11 minutes per week of deliberate cold exposure.
ChapterThe Benefits of Regular Sauna and Cold Exposure
EpisodeThe Science & Health Benefits of Deliberate Heat Exposure
PodcastHuberman Lab
Growth hormone is crucial for metabolism and growth of cells and tissues in the body, with the majority being secreted during slow wave sleep at night.
55:26 - 57:28 (02:02)
Summary
Growth hormone is crucial for metabolism and growth of cells and tissues in the body, with the majority being secreted during slow wave sleep at night. However, the impacts of growth hormone are not the same as the growth spurts experienced during puberty.