February 2023 PMID 36813265

The effects of a single and a series of Finnish sauna sessions on the immune response and HSP-70 levels in trained and untrained men.

Wanda Pilch, Marta Szarek, Czerwińska-Ledwig Olga, Piotrowska Anna, Małgorzata Żychowska, Sadowska-Krepa Ewa, Štefánia Andraščíková, Tomasz Pałka

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26
Peak: 4 in Jan 2024
across 4 sources since May 2023

Extended reach

204,128
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Total likes

2,794

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May 2023 – Dec 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions highlight that sauna sessions influence immune response, with some users engaging by questioning the study's relevance, such as noting its small sample size and lack of direct health benefits, and highlighting details like body temperature increases and heat shock proteins, reflecting mixed levels of interest and moderate engagement.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions seem to agree that sauna sessions can influence immune markers, but some question the strength or relevance of the findings, as evidenced by comments referencing the small sample size and lack of direct health outcomes.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions demonstrate moderate interest, with some users showing curiosity about the implications and mechanisms, while others dismiss the findings as insignificant or not directly applicable.

EngagementNeutral engagement

There is some engagement, with users referencing specific details like temperature increases and heat shock proteins, but overall depth is limited, with some dismissive remarks indicated by warnings and skepticism.

ImpactNeutral impact

The perceived impact of the research appears limited; discussions focus on methodological critiques and general reactions rather than advocating for broad health recommendations or societal change.

Abstract in brief

  • This study investigated how a Finnish sauna affected immune response and heat shock protein levels in both trained and untrained men, finding that sauna sessions influenced immune markers differently depending on training status.
  • Key measurements included body temperature, heart rate, cortisol, cytokines, immunoglobulins, and white blood cell populations before and after sauna exposure, showing some variations but no major differences between the groups in temperature and cortisol increases.
  • Overall, sauna sessions activated immune responses and heat shock proteins, with some differences observed between trained and untrained men, particularly in heart rate and white blood cell responses.

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Mike Hart, M.D
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Average body temp = 36.5–37.0 °C is 97.7–98.6 °F To induce meaningful heat shock protein release, body temperature needed to rise by roughly 1.6 degrees Celsius in the trained group and 1.47 degrees Celsius in the untrained group. https://t.co/ombxvFVBTv

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Mike Hart, M.D
@drmikehart · X

Average body temp = 36.5–37.0 °C is 97.7–98.6 °F To induce meaningful heat shock protein release, body temperature needed to rise by roughly 1.6 degrees Celsius in the trained group and 1.47 degrees Celsius in the untrained group. https://t.co/ombxvFVBTv

Jun 28, 2025 · 1 like · 66,573 followers View post →
GamER MD
@alexandertyler · X

RT @thebadstats: Guess what you should do instead (based on a study of 20 people, which does not measure any cold or flu outcomes directly)…

Jan 8, 2024 · 3 shares · 7,461 followers View post →
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RT @thebadstats: Guess what you should do instead (based on a study of 20 people, which does not measure any cold or flu outcomes directly)…

Jan 8, 2024 · 3 shares · 1,872 followers View post →
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@kajd17 · X

RT @thebadstats: Guess what you should do instead (based on a study of 20 people, which does not measure any cold or flu outcomes directly)…

Jan 8, 2024 · 3 shares · 250 followers View post →
bad_stats
@thebadstats · X

Guess what you should do instead (based on a study of 20 people, which does not measure any cold or flu outcomes directly)? https://t.co/uAgawTnnHJ https://t.co/XS9oxY08UG

Jan 8, 2024 · 189 likes · 3 shares · 35,292 followers View post →
ぬま
@mehoso_numa · X

サウナとコルチゾール (最近コルチゾールの研究増えてきた印象) Pilch (2022) https://t.co/oeMxsM00Jc

May 27, 2023 · 170 followers View post →
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