September 1989 PMID 2759081

Haemodynamic and hormonal responses to heat exposure in a Finnish sauna bath.

K Kukkonen-Harjula, P Oja, K Laustiola, I Vuori, J Jolkkonen, S Siitonen, H Vapaatalo

Mentions

21
Peak: 2 in Feb 2022
across 2 sources since Mar 2021

Extended reach

1,222,332
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Total likes

18,114

Video views

989,778

Mentions per month

Mar 2021 – Dec 2025

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions highlight interest in how sauna stimulates growth hormone and other hormonal responses, with posts emphasizing increased hormone levels and cardiovascular effects, using words like 'raises,' 'activation,' and 'effects' to convey both curiosity and significance; the tone blends scientific interest with practical implications for health and fitness.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the hormonal and cardiovascular responses to sauna as consistent with the article's findings.

InterestHigh interest

Posts express high curiosity about the physiological effects, mentioning hormones like growth hormone, prolactin, and testosterone, indicating strong interest.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many discussions delve into specifics, such as the increase in hormones and cardiovascular responses, demonstrating deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The posts suggest that understanding sauna's effects could influence health and fitness practices, showing some awareness of potential real-world impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examined how healthy young men respond to heat exposure in a Finnish sauna at different temperatures and humidity levels, measuring changes in body temperature, heart rate, and hormone levels until they felt uncomfortable or exhausted.
  • Results showed that oral temperature, heart rate, and plasma noradrenaline levels increased significantly with higher heat stress, while adrenaline remained unchanged; plasma prolactin and various other hormones like beta-endorphins, ACTH, growth hormone, and testosterone also rose, whereas cortisol decreased.
  • The findings indicated specific patterns in cardiovascular and hormonal responses to heat, with certain hormones like prolactin and ACTH increasing consistently across temperature conditions, while blood prostaglandin E2 and thromboxane B2 levels stayed stable.

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C.L.A.U.D.I.A
@DaAcervo · X

6-Isso, juntamente com a ativação de outros sistemas hormonais, leva a efeitos cardiovasculares bem documentados com aumento da frequência cardíaca, fluxo sanguíneo cutâneo, débito cardíaco e sudorese. https://t.co/Mxq2qwqY2V

Jul 24, 2023 · 36 likes · 1 share · 112,128 followers View post →
【サ検】開催中 サウナ検定の中の人
@SaunaUnion · X

サウナは男性ホルモンと呼ばれる。男性の性欲を上げたり男らしい肉体を作るテストステロンを分泌させる 論文名:フィンランドのサウナ浴での熱曝露(ねつばくろ)に対する血行動態およびホルモン反応 Haemodynamic and hormonal responses to heat exposure in a Finnish sauna bath K Kukkonen-H

Aug 28, 2024 · 26 likes · 1 share · 4,555 followers View post →
L ❤ V E
@drkohilathas · X

This, along with the activation of other hormonal systems, leads to well-documented cardiovascular effects with increased heart rate, skin blood flow, cardiac output, and sweating. https://t.co/npFWhd1TBM

Mar 1, 2023 · 17 likes · 1 share · 47,827 followers View post →
UNFUCKED FIREFIGHTER
@unfuckedfire · X

Two 15-minute sauna sessions at 212°F separated by a 30-minute cooling period resulted in a five-fold increase in growth hormone. https://t.co/gPFkRtcDRD

Feb 22, 2022 · 15 likes · 1 share · 7,432 followers View post →
【サ検】開催中 サウナ検定の中の人
@SaunaUnion · X

"サウナは男性ホルモンと呼ばれる。男性の性欲を上げたり男らしい肉体を作るテストステロンを分泌させる 論文名:フィンランドのサウナ浴での熱曝露(ねつばくろ)に対する血行動態およびホルモン反応 Haemodynamic and hormonal responses to heat exposure in a Finnish sauna bath K Kukkonen-H"

Dec 6, 2025 · 12 likes · 1 share · 4,555 followers View post →
Colin Matson
@thecolinmatson · X

The endurance benefits of sauna are thought to come from increased red blood cell count and plasma volume. That's not all! Sauna has also been shown to increase testosterone and growth hormone in healthy young men at 100 degrees Celsius. https://t.co/Xq37qhzQv0

Feb 20, 2023 · 11 likes · 7,486 followers View post →

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@douwaenn1 · X

RT @SaunaUnion: "サウナは男性ホルモンと呼ばれる。男性の性欲を上げたり男らしい肉体を作るテストステロンを分泌させる 論文名:フィンランドのサウナ浴での熱曝露(ねつばくろ)に対する血行動態およびホルモン反応 Haemodynamic and hormonal re…

Dec 10, 2025 · 1 share · 809 followers View post →
【サ検】開催中 サウナ検定の中の人
@SaunaUnion · X

"サウナは男性ホルモンと呼ばれる。男性の性欲を上げたり男らしい肉体を作るテストステロンを分泌させる 論文名:フィンランドのサウナ浴での熱曝露(ねつばくろ)に対する血行動態およびホルモン反応 Haemodynamic and hormonal responses to heat exposure in a Finnish sauna bath K Kukkonen-H"

Dec 6, 2025 · 12 likes · 1 share · 4,555 followers View post →
TheRecoveryGym
@RecoveryGymLLC · X

https://t.co/DsAc8YZcNn

Nov 25, 2024 · 1 followers View post →
サ度(さたび)R
@sauna307quest · X

RT @TeTu930847: サウナは男性ホルモンと呼ばれる。男性の性欲を上げたり男らしい肉体を作るテストステロンを分泌させる 論文名:フィンランドのサウナ浴での熱曝露(ねつばくろ)に対する血行動態およびホルモン反応 Haemodynamic and hormonal res…

Aug 28, 2024 · 1 share · 114 followers View post →
【サ検】開催中 サウナ検定の中の人
@SaunaUnion · X

サウナは男性ホルモンと呼ばれる。男性の性欲を上げたり男らしい肉体を作るテストステロンを分泌させる 論文名:フィンランドのサウナ浴での熱曝露(ねつばくろ)に対する血行動態およびホルモン反応 Haemodynamic and hormonal responses to heat exposure in a Finnish sauna bath K Kukkonen-H

Aug 28, 2024 · 26 likes · 1 share · 4,555 followers View post →
Geoff
@Geoffnv · X

RT @siimland: Sauna raises growth hormone but also prolactin So, too much or too frequent sauna isn't optimal for testosterone https://t.…

Jan 15, 2024 · 1 share · 1,896 followers View post →
Siim Land
@siimland · X

Sauna raises growth hormone but also prolactin So, too much or too frequent sauna isn't optimal for testosterone https://t.co/HquOe4o5dd

Jan 14, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 28,253 followers View post →
PLUNGE
@thecoldplunge · X

Sources: 1. https://t.co/mBDeWuH9zl 2. https://t.co/6vxO5JEWzy 3. https://t.co/HiLbxl77TJ 4. https://t.co/nHX3s6Nd1v 5. https://t.co/KMI2NObybr. 6. https://t.co/zVxoYL22eH

Nov 28, 2023 · 3,474 followers View post →
Adão Santos
@aasantos61 · X

RT @DaAcervo: 6-Isso, juntamente com a ativação de outros sistemas hormonais, leva a efeitos cardiovasculares bem documentados com aumento…

Jul 24, 2023 · 1 share · 822 followers View post →
C.L.A.U.D.I.A
@DaAcervo · X

6-Isso, juntamente com a ativação de outros sistemas hormonais, leva a efeitos cardiovasculares bem documentados com aumento da frequência cardíaca, fluxo sanguíneo cutâneo, débito cardíaco e sudorese. https://t.co/Mxq2qwqY2V

Jul 24, 2023 · 36 likes · 1 share · 112,128 followers View post →
MetaCognized
@MetaCognized · X

RT @drkohilathas: This, along with the activation of other hormonal systems, leads to well-documented cardiovascular effects with increase…

May 23, 2023 · 1 share · 311 followers View post →
Mike Paul
@mikepaulwill · X

Study

Mar 24, 2023 · 138 followers View post →
L ❤ V E
@drkohilathas · X

This, along with the activation of other hormonal systems, leads to well-documented cardiovascular effects with increased heart rate, skin blood flow, cardiac output, and sweating. https://t.co/npFWhd1TBM

Mar 1, 2023 · 17 likes · 1 share · 47,827 followers View post →
Colin Matson
@thecolinmatson · X

The endurance benefits of sauna are thought to come from increased red blood cell count and plasma volume. That's not all! Sauna has also been shown to increase testosterone and growth hormone in healthy young men at 100 degrees Celsius. https://t.co/Xq37qhzQv0

Feb 20, 2023 · 11 likes · 7,486 followers View post →
UNFUCKED FIREFIGHTER
@unfuckedfire · X

Two 20-min sauna sessions at 176°F separated by a 30-min cooling period elevated growth hormone levels two-fold over baseline. Two 15-min sauna sessions at 212°F separated by a 30-min cooling period resulted in a five-fold increase in growth hormone. https://t.co/gPFkRtdbHb

Jan 24, 2023 · 6 likes · 7,432 followers View post →
ASSET RECOVERY PRO
@Bruce__Ledger · X

Supporting studies for the fellow nerds: Study 1 https://t.co/gFIec1x3W4 Study 2 https://t.co/WNN63dg2yF Study 3 https://t.co/MjkSzhtfDy

Jul 14, 2022 · 1 like · 4,991 followers View post →
Çınar Furkan İlhan
@cnarilhn · X

11) Sauna aynı zamanda beyinde nörepinefrin salgılanmasını 3 kat arttırarak odaklanmayı ve dikkati geliştirir. https://t.co/EMEKgmP8Db

May 1, 2022 · 57 followers View post →
Patrick Gordon
@PatrickGordon49 · X

RT @unfuckedfire: Two 15-minute sauna sessions at 212°F separated by a 30-minute cooling period resulted in a five-fold increase in growth…

Feb 22, 2022 · 1 share · 249 followers View post →
UNFUCKED FIREFIGHTER
@unfuckedfire · X

Two 15-minute sauna sessions at 212°F separated by a 30-minute cooling period resulted in a five-fold increase in growth hormone. https://t.co/gPFkRtcDRD

Feb 22, 2022 · 15 likes · 1 share · 7,432 followers View post →