The Science Behind Sauna Therapy: Unlocking Health and Longevity - Key Takeaways

Key Takeaways

Saunas can significantly improve cardiovascular health, reducing sudden cardiac death risk.
Regular sauna use is linked to increased growth hormone levels, aiding muscle preservation.
Saunas may enhance immune function, decreasing respiratory illness risk.
Incorporating sauna sessions with exercise can improve aerobic fitness and recovery.
The data supports sauna benefits, distinguishing them from less-supported practices like cold plunging.

percent decrease in sudden cardiac death risk with 4-7 sauna sessions per week

percent decrease in respiratory illness risk with 2-3 sauna sessions per week

percent decrease in respiratory illness risk with 4 sauna sessions per week

times increase in growth hormone with consistent sauna use

percent increase in time to exhaustion for runners using sauna

Sauna use decreases the risk of sudden cardiac death by up to 63%.
Regular sauna sessions lead to vasodilation, reduced inflammation, and decreased arterial stiffness.

Sauna sessions can double or even increase growth hormone levels by 16x with consistent use.
Higher temperatures and longer sessions yield greater growth hormone responses.

Using a sauna 2-3 times a week decreases respiratory illness risk by 27%.
Four sauna sessions per week can lead to a 41% decrease in respiratory illness risk.

"Is sauna worth the hype? Yeah, it is."

"You're not a tin foil hat wearing weirdo if you sit in a sauna; the literature is there."

"Saunas have literature behind them; cold plunges just work because they might work."