Rhonda Patrick· PhD
it took three months before the sauna had a protective effect
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it took three months before the sauna had a protective effect
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sauna bathing was shown to reduce the incidence of common colds in 25% participants that use the sauna one to two times per week for six months compared to twenty five controls that did not
But it's fascinating that that could actually be helping my innate immune system. And I think there's other studies that have shown effects as well my common cold.
It's something I've been passionate about for many years and public-speaking about. And you've dove into a little bit about the effects of heat stress in terms of sauna use on the immune system and lung function, respiratory tract infections, which is also very relevant now.
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.