Peter Attia· MD
the infrared saunas are like they only get to like about 140 degrees Fahrenheit I mean it's not very hot
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the infrared saunas are like they only get to like about 140 degrees Fahrenheit I mean it's not very hot
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It was either five or 8 degree increase in skin temperature was necessary to produce similar benefits.
However, they are generally lower temperature and therefore you'll have to stay in longer to get the same benefits you would from a traditional Finnish sauna.
When it comes to the sauna frequency cannot substitute for duration, as the benefits depend on achieving a certain body temperature elevation rather than mere exposure alone.
4–7 sauna sessions per week, 20 minutes at 80°C+, reduce cardiovascular mortality risk by 40% over a decade.
Regular sauna use raises BDNF and improves verbal memory in older adults.
Sauna protocols only generate the longevity effect when sessions exceed 30 minutes.
Hot-tub bathing yields cardiovascular benefits comparable to traditional Finnish sauna at matched core-temp dose.