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“Sweat losses during a typical sauna session may reduce PBDE burden in the body, potentially reducing cancer death risk. Learn more about how sauna use facilitates the elimination of various toxicants in our overview article. Read full publication.”

“In humans, an analysis of 6,482 US adults associated higher fiber intake with lower serum concentrations of several persistent PFAS chemicals; the observational result does not prove that fiber caused clearance. Sauna is a different pathway, not a substitute for fiber.”

“Exercise, hot baths, and sauna use may have similar effects on promoting sleep and reducing blood pressure. Learn more about the effects of sauna use on hypertension in this clip featuring Dr. Jari Laukkanen. Read full publication.”

“In a study involving endurance cyclists exercising in hot conditions, PF4 increased by as much as 150 percent. Sauna use has similar effects on PF4. Learn about other effects of heat stress from sauna use in our overview article.”

“She also states that frequent exercise or sauna can raise needs by roughly 10–20% through sweat loss. Magnesium is a cofactor for hundreds of enzymes, including DNA-repair systems.”

“Sauna use mimics many of the physiological effects of exercise and may be suitable for cancer survivors with health or mobility issues that make exercising difficult. Learn more about sauna use in our overview article. Read full publication.”

“Effects of sauna. Episodes: Dr. Dale Bredesen on Preventing and Reversing Alzheimer's Disease. Intestinal Permeability: The Bacterial link to Aging, Brain Barrier Dysfunction & Metabolic Disorder.”

“She also discusses electrolyte replacement around sauna or exercise, including sodium, potassium, and magnesium, and distinguishes routine hydration from copying a fixed electrolyte dose without considering sweat loss, diet, kidney function, blood pressure, or medications.”

“Heat shock proteins are robustly activated by heat. Both using the sauna and engaging in exercise that makes you sweat are great ways to kick on heat shock proteins.”

“Interestingly, sauna use elicits many of the beneficial effects of exercise. In fact, some evidence suggests that waon therapy, a form of thermal treatment commonly used in Japan, improves endothelial function in patients with ischemic heart disease.”