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#088 The Science of Optimizing Sleep - Special Preview
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Heat and Exercise Impact on Growth Hormone Levels
Heat exposure and exercise impact growth hormone levels, with sauna use being a powerful stimulus. The duration, temperature, and frequency of sauna sessions affect the increase in growth hormone levels. For example, 20-minute sessions at 80 degrees Celsius with cooling periods can double growth hormone levels, while longer sessions at 100 degrees Celsius can cause a fivefold increase. Repeated sauna use over seven days can lead to a 16 fold increase in growth hormone levels, indicating a dose-dependent effect of heat stress on this hormone.
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