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“The mechanisms that drive the effects of sauna bathing include activation of heat shock proteins and pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines; decreased blood pressure and arterial stiffness; and multiple improvements in cardiovascular function.”

“For people whose ApoB rises on a high-saturated-fat diet, replacing butter, cheese, fatty red meat, coconut oil, and palm oil with olive oil, avocado, nuts, and fish is a practical experiment to review with a clinician.”