Peter Attia: “I Changed my Mind on Sauna”

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Jan 3, 2025

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0:00 - Introduction
0:19 - Dr. Attia on Sauna
0:58 - Different types of Studies (Disagreement?)
2:37 - Sauna on Mortality
7:39 - Sauna's Mechanisms
11:40 - Why there was a spike in death from sauna
12:19 - The Main Points

References
[A] Kihara T, Biro S, Ikeda Y, et al. Effects of repeated sauna treatment on ventricular arrhythmias in patients with chronic heart failure. Circ J. 2004;68(12):1146-1151. doi:10.1253/circj.68.1146

[B] Tei C, Imamura T, Kinugawa K, et al. Waon Therapy for Managing Chronic Heart Failure - Results From a Multicenter Prospective Randomized WAON-CHF Study. Circ J. 2016;80(4):827-834. doi:10.1253/circj.CJ-16-0051

[C] Laukkanen T, Khan H, Zaccardi F, Laukkanen JA. Association between sauna bathing and fatal cardiovascular and all-cause mortality events. JAMA Intern Med. 2015;175(4):542-548. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.8187

[D] Pilch W, Szarek M, Olga CL, et al. The effects of a single and a series of Finnish sauna sessions on the immune response and HSP-70 levels in trained and untrained men. Int J Hyperthermia. 2023;40(1):2179672. doi:10.1080/02656736.2023.2179672

[E] Gryka D, Pilch WB, Czerwińska-Ledwig OM, Piotrowska AM, Klocek E, Bukova A. The influence of Finnish sauna treatments on the concentrations of nitric oxide, 3-nitrotyrosine and selected markers of oxidative status in training and non-training men. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2020;33(2):173-185. doi:10.13075/ijomeh.1896.01514

[F] Glazachev OS, Zapara MA, Dudnik EN, Samartseva VG, Susta D. Repeated hyperthermia exposure increases circulating Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor levels which is associated with improved quality of life, and reduced anxiety: A randomized controlled trial. J Therm Biol. 2020;89:102482. doi:10.1016/j.jtherbio.2019.102482

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0:00 - Introduction
0:19 - Dr. Attia on Sauna
0:58 - Different types of Studies (Disagreement?)
2:37 - Sauna on Mortality
7:39 - Sauna's Mechanisms
11:40 - Why there was a spike in death from sauna
12:19 - The Main Points

References
[A] Kihara T, Biro S, Ikeda Y, et al. Effects of repeated sauna treatment on ventricular arrhythmias in patients with chronic heart failure. Circ J. 2004;68(12):1146-1151. doi:10.1253/circj.68.1146

[B] Tei C, Imamura T, Kinugawa K, et al. Waon Therapy for Managing Chronic Heart Failure - Results From a Multicenter Prospective Randomized WAON-CHF Study. Circ J. 2016;80(4):827-834. doi:10.1253/circj.CJ-16-0051

[C] Laukkanen T, Khan H, Zaccardi F, Laukkanen JA. Association between sauna bathing and fatal cardiovascular and all-cause mortality events. JAMA Intern Med. 2015;175(4):542-548. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.8187

[D] Pilch W, Szarek M, Olga CL, et al. The effects of a single and a series of Finnish sauna sessions on the immune response and HSP-70 levels in trained and untrained men. Int J Hyperthermia. 2023;40(1):2179672. doi:10.1080/02656736.2023.2179672

[E] Gryka D, Pilch WB, Czerwińska-Ledwig OM, Piotrowska AM, Klocek E, Bukova A. The influence of Finnish sauna treatments on the concentrations of nitric oxide, 3-nitrotyrosine and selected markers of oxidative status in training and non-training men. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2020;33(2):173-185. doi:10.13075/ijomeh.1896.01514

[F] Glazachev OS, Zapara MA, Dudnik EN, Samartseva VG, Susta D. Repeated hyperthermia exposure increases circulating Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor levels which is associated with improved quality of life, and reduced anxiety: A randomized controlled trial. J Therm Biol. 2020;89:102482. doi:10.1016/j.jtherbio.2019.102482

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Mindsip insights from this episode:

Avoid alcohol consumption in sauna to reduce health risks

A study noted a critical danger, finding that consuming alcohol while in a sauna was associated with an increased risk of serious complications like sudden cardiac death.

Embrace sauna use for enhanced longevity

Dr. Peter Attia has significantly changed his mind and is now very bullish on sauna use for longevity, moving beyond the belief that it just feels good or helps with sleep.

Utilize sauna for 40% reduction in all-cause mortality risk

Large observational studies from Finland show that frequent sauna use is associated with a remarkable 40% relative risk reduction in all-cause mortality.

Maintain sauna use to reduce mortality risk

The link between sauna use and reduced mortality remains significant even after researchers statistically adjust for many factors like socioeconomic status, fitness, and health markers.

Boost heat shock proteins with a sauna session

A single sauna session can increase heat shock proteins (HSPs), which help stabilize and protect other proteins in your cells from stress.

Boost nitric oxide levels long-term with regular sauna use

Regular sauna use has a long-term effect of increasing nitric oxide, a molecule that helps relax blood vessels and can lower blood pressure.

Elevate brain health with sauna use to boost BDNF

Sauna use has been shown to elevate brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a molecule identified as being highly beneficial for brain health.

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