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What are the brain benefits of sauna use? | Peter Attia and Rhonda Patrick — Whalespan

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What are the brain benefits of sauna use? | Peter Attia and Rhonda Patrick

Peter Attia8m · 2024-05-31

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✓Well SupportedRhonda Patrick typically uses the sauna for over 30 minutes at 175-180°F (79.4-82.2°C) when not immediately following a training session.✓Well SupportedThe broader heat shock response, which underlies many benefits of sauna use, is conserved across different heat sources including hot baths and wet or dry saunas.✓Well SupportedSauna use increases brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which promotes neurogenesis.◐Partially SupportedHot tub use at night in a dark sky environment can improve sleep onset.Well Supported

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Rhonda Patrick's routine involves sauna or hot tub at 7:30 PM, with bedtime at 9:30 PM.

◐Partially SupportedHeat stress experienced in saunas may affect memory by influencing growth factors.

✕Not SupportedSauna temperatures above 190°F (87.8°C) caused headaches, dehydration, and general discomfort.

✕Not SupportedSauna use during pregnancy may increase the risk of fetal alcohol syndrome-like conditions or neural tube defects in offspring.

◐Partially SupportedThere is evidence suggesting potential risks of heat exposure during pregnancy, primarily from hot tub studies.

◐Partially SupportedIt is possible to use both sauna and hot tub in the same day.

◐Partially SupportedExercising throughout pregnancy has many benefits.

◐Partially SupportedRhonda Patrick can fall asleep within 10 minutes of getting into bed.

✕Not SupportedRhonda Patrick avoided saunas during pregnancy.

◐Partially SupportedRhonda Patrick avoided saunas throughout pregnancy and for approximately six months postpartum while breastfeeding.