Sleep & Recovery

Science-Backed Sauna Protocols for Growth Hormone, Stress Relief and Cognitive Health

This Huberman Lab episode explores how deliberate heat exposure through saunas enhances physical and mental health. Huberman explains the body's temperature regulation mechanisms and provides specific protocols including optimal temperature ranges, duration, and frequency. Key benefits discussed include growth hormone increases, cortisol reduction, heat shock protein activation, DNA repair enhancement, and mood improvements. The episode covers different sauna types, alternatives, and timing strategies to maximize benefits while addressing safety considerations for hyperthermia prevention.