Cell Rep Med October 2021 PMID 34755128

Altered brown fat thermoregulation and enhanced cold-induced thermogenesis in young, healthy, winter-swimming men.

Susanna Søberg, Johan Löfgren, Frederik E Philipsen, Michal Jensen, Adam E Hansen, Esben Ahrens, Kristin B Nystrup, Rune D Nielsen, Christine Sølling, Anne-Sophie Wedell-Neergaard, Marianne Berntsen, Annika Loft, Andreas Kjær, Zachary Gerhart-Hines, Helle H Johannesen

Mentions

183
Peak: 14 in Oct 2021
across 6 sources since Oct 2021

Extended reach

522,311
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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Overall, the discussions highlight enthusiasm for the research, with many users citing specific studies or cultural practices like Scandinavian winter swimming, reflecting both curiosity and support for the findings. Words like 'effects,' 'enhanced,' and references to 'natural heater' convey a tone of interest and perceived significance, shaping an environment where the study's implications are seen as meaningful for health and adaptation.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the findings, emphasizing that cold water immersion enhances brown fat activity and heat production in healthy individuals.

InterestHigh interest

Many postings show high curiosity, referencing specific studies, cultural practices like Scandinavian winter swimming, and exploring potential health benefits.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include detailed summaries of scientific studies, personal practices, and cultural contexts, indicating moderate in-depth involvement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest the research influences both health behaviors and awareness of cold therapy's potential benefits, though the reach appears to be mostly among health enthusiasts and researchers.

Abstract in brief

  • Winter swimmers experience a lower core body temperature and reduced brown adipose tissue (BAT) activity compared to controls, indicating altered thermoregulation.
  • When exposed to cold, winter swimmers show enhanced cold-induced thermogenesis and increased skin temperature, suggesting improved heat production and adaptation, even though their BAT glucose uptake remains similar to controls.
  • Their nighttime body temperature regulation shows a unique peak early in the morning, and overall, winter swimming may promote heat and cold acclimation, potentially serving as a strategy to boost energy expenditure.]

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Mark Hyman, M.D.
@drmarkhyman · X

What kinds of cold therapy do you practice and what benefits have you noticed? Sources: doi: 10.1007/s00421-022-04915-5 doi: 10.1080/22423982.2022.2111789 doi: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2021.100408 doi: 10.1210/jc.2013-3901 doi: 10.1152/jappl.1977.43.2.216 doi: 10.1016/j.mehy.2007.04.052

Jan 2, 2024 · 17 likes · 3 shares · 339,339 followers View post →
Henning Wackerhage
@HeWaHippo · X

Winter swimming works! @MartinKlingens4 @YongguoLi @JoergHeeren @batenergy Altered brown fat thermoregulation and enhanced cold-induced thermogenesis in young, healthy, winter-swimming men https://t.co/ZywpKlmgFT

Oct 12, 2021 · 10 likes · 1 share · 3,954 followers View post →
Eli5a
@eli5xt · X

Effects of Winter Swimming on Brown Fat Activity (2021) Ever wonder why winter swimmers seem unfazed by the cold? This study says they activate brown fat, which helps burn energy and keeps them warm! It's like having a natural heater in your body! https://t.co/mlxnD5ISb9

Jan 11, 2025 · 9 likes · 1 share · 1,753 followers View post →
Teresa G. Valencak
@Teresavalencak · X

I knew it...Scandinavian ice swimmers have a lower core body temperature and #BAT plays an important role https://t.co/x3UVJmwoiO

Oct 14, 2021 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 822 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Altered brown fat thermoregulation and enhanced cold-induced thermogenesis in young, healthy, winter-swimming men "The Scandinavian winter-swimming culture combines brief dips in cold water with hot sauna sessions..." https://t.co/v01wEkqXZp @CamillaScheele @SusannaSberg1

Oct 11, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 41,235 followers View post →
Dr Andrew Mitchell
@mitcharj · X

Altered brown fat thermoregulation and enhanced cold-induced thermogenesis in young, healthy, winter-swimming men https://t.co/pzveix0Ovk @SusannaSberg1 #coldwaterswimming #therapy #immersion via @CellPressNews

Jan 8, 2023 · 3 likes · 3,758 followers View post →

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RT @eli5xt: Effects of Winter Swimming on Brown Fat Activity (2021) Ever wonder why winter swimmers seem unfazed by the cold? This study…

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Eli5a
@eli5xt · X

Effects of Winter Swimming on Brown Fat Activity (2021) Ever wonder why winter swimmers seem unfazed by the cold? This study says they activate brown fat, which helps burn energy and keeps them warm! It's like having a natural heater in your body! https://t.co/mlxnD5ISb9

Jan 11, 2025 · 9 likes · 1 share · 1,753 followers View post →
Morten Warrer
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@VaxxedWegovy @oresundsbaron Det er der heller ikke (måske udover selvselektion). Den metaboliske forskning er ret klar i spyttet at det modsatte er tilfældet. “Altered brown fat thermoregulation and enhanced cold-induced thermogenesis in young, healthy, winter-swimming men”, okt 2021, Cell Reports

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Altered brown fat thermoregulation and enhanced cold-induced thermogenesis in young, healthy, winter-swimming men: Cell Reports Medicine https://t.co/EhlMr4olF1 #scitrends #scisocialimpact

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Altered brown fat thermoregulation and enhanced cold-induced thermogenesis in young, healthy, winter-swimming men ... https://t.co/v7hhgm2DZA

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Living With Health
@livingwhealth · X

Altered brown fat thermoregulation and enhanced cold-induced thermogenesis in young, healthy, winter-swimming men - PubMed https://t.co/fTKd10s4sE https://t.co/d7LOKZvYr1

Apr 18, 2024 · 78 followers View post →
Jaap Gaap
@JaapGaap · X

@RTLnieuws 1. Altered brown fat thermoregulation and enhanced cold-induced thermogenesis in young, healthy, winter-swimming men Abstract The Scandinavian winter-swimming culture combines brief dips in cold water with hot sauna sessions, with conceivable effects on body temperature.

Jan 20, 2024 · 10 followers View post →
Studious Stoic
@StudiousStoic · X

Altered brown fat thermoregulation and enhanced cold-induced thermogenesis in young, healthy, winter-swimming men https://t.co/jzMrm8EKdy

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Joël Bomane
@JoelBomane · X

RT @drmarkhyman: What kinds of cold therapy do you practice and what benefits have you noticed? Sources: doi: 10.1007/s00421-022-04915-5 d…

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Libertylover
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RT @drmarkhyman: What kinds of cold therapy do you practice and what benefits have you noticed? Sources: doi: 10.1007/s00421-022-04915-5 d…

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Jeremy Murphy
@jeremypmurphy · X

RT @drmarkhyman: What kinds of cold therapy do you practice and what benefits have you noticed? Sources: doi: 10.1007/s00421-022-04915-5 d…

Jan 2, 2024 · 3 shares · 14,694 followers View post →
Mark Hyman, M.D.
@drmarkhyman · X

What kinds of cold therapy do you practice and what benefits have you noticed? Sources: doi: 10.1007/s00421-022-04915-5 doi: 10.1080/22423982.2022.2111789 doi: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2021.100408 doi: 10.1210/jc.2013-3901 doi: 10.1152/jappl.1977.43.2.216 doi: 10.1016/j.mehy.2007.04.052

Jan 2, 2024 · 17 likes · 3 shares · 339,339 followers View post →
DrRPalmquist
@DrPalmquist · X

Altered brown fat thermoregulation and enhanced cold-induced thermogenesis in young, healthy, winter-swimming men https://t.co/LShoBNCuYx

Dec 19, 2023 · 3,161 followers View post →
Ain Tohvri
@tekkie · X

@LiisPK @x_konto Maakeeli rasvapõletus läbi metabolismi kiirendamise. Efektiivne, paljud vastupidavusaladega tegelevad profisportlased harrastavad regulaartselt

Dec 3, 2023 · 1 like · 2,140 followers View post →
PLUNGE
@thecoldplunge · X

In a 2021 study, Susanna Soberg found that just 11 minutes per week of cold water immersion increased brown fat activity in young men by 14%. Their bodies got better at generating heat, meaning more calories burned. https://t.co/8aInhvwfkW

Jul 25, 2023 · 3,462 followers View post →
BTB
@Mangy58765480 · X

RT @JeremyEthier95: If you’re interested in the research studies I mentioned - (1) https://t.co/fyLI3o65ap (2) https://t.co/N2hkbRPvAd…

Jul 17, 2023 · 1 share · 370 followers View post →
Jeremy Ethier
@JeremyEthier95 · X

If you’re interested in the research studies I mentioned - (1) https://t.co/fyLI3o65ap (2) https://t.co/N2hkbRPvAd https://t.co/V53BfVersq

Jul 17, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 3,283 followers View post →
Mikki Dora
@15thStDisciples · X

@WakeAnBakeRadio Brown Fat. Wild. Check out the book ‘Why we Swim’ by Bonnie Tsui https://t.co/eb3IsxFdNn

Feb 18, 2023 · 2 likes · 3,190 followers View post →
Dr Andrew Mitchell
@mitcharj · X

Altered brown fat thermoregulation and enhanced cold-induced thermogenesis in young, healthy, winter-swimming men https://t.co/pzveix0Ovk @SusannaSberg1 #coldwaterswimming #therapy #immersion via @CellPressNews

Jan 8, 2023 · 3 likes · 3,758 followers View post →
Stimpy
@lovelycave · X

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Jan 7, 2023 · 50 followers View post →
Benjamin S C Ugoji
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Luis Castelo-Branco (MD; PharmD; PhD)
@LuisCB_MedPharm · X

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Jan 23, 2022 · 2 likes · 512 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

Altered brown fat thermoregulation and enhanced cold-induced thermogenesis in young, healthy, winter-swimming men (open access) https://t.co/pC14FWRgBX

Nov 12, 2021 · 2 likes · 18,972 followers View post →
proto.life
@protolifemedia · X

Taking a brief plunge into icy water followed by a long stint in a hot sauna could actually be a viable way to lose weight, according to a study @uni_copenhagen. They found that it appears to lower the body’s core temp slightly & increase metabolism. https://t.co/52ZccsHIVA

Oct 16, 2021 · 1 like · 4,823 followers View post →
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Teresa G. Valencak
@Teresavalencak · X

I knew it...Scandinavian ice swimmers have a lower core body temperature and #BAT plays an important role https://t.co/x3UVJmwoiO

Oct 14, 2021 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 822 followers View post →
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RT @HeWaHippo: Winter swimming works! @MartinKlingens4 @YongguoLi @JoergHeeren @batenergy Altered brown fat thermoregulation and enhanced…

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Henning Wackerhage
@HeWaHippo · X

Winter swimming works! @MartinKlingens4 @YongguoLi @JoergHeeren @batenergy Altered brown fat thermoregulation and enhanced cold-induced thermogenesis in young, healthy, winter-swimming men https://t.co/ZywpKlmgFT

Oct 12, 2021 · 10 likes · 1 share · 3,954 followers View post →
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Agingdoc
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Altered brown fat thermoregulation and enhanced cold-induced thermogenesis in young, healthy, winter-swimming men "The Scandinavian winter-swimming culture combines brief dips in cold water with hot sauna sessions..." https://t.co/v01wEkqXZp @CamillaScheele @SusannaSberg1

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