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The Science of Cold Water Immersion | Mike Mutzel, MS

Mar 27, 2023
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INSIGHT

Cold Triggers Protective Hormone And Fat Responses

  • Deliberate cold exposure activates counter-regulatory hormones and brown fat to reduce chronic inflammation.
  • These responses may support mitochondrial function and metabolic health beyond acute injury treatment.
ANECDOTE

Daily Ice Plunge Sharpens Mind

  • Mike uses a Mero's Co cold plunge that mechanically makes ice in a stock tank for regular exposure.
  • He says the ice plunge sharpens his mind and triggers adrenaline and norepinephrine for cognitive alertness.
INSIGHT

Cold Exposure Moves Blood And Reprograms Fat

  • Cold exposure redistributes blood via vasoconstriction then vasodilation, mimicking exercise-like movement of blood and lymph.
  • It also induces mitochondrial uncoupling in fat, promoting white-to-beige fat conversion and heat production.
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