Eur J Appl Physiol Occup Physiol November 1996 PMID 8925815

Immune system of cold-exposed and cold-adapted humans.

L Janský, D Pospísilová, S Honzová, B Ulicný, P Srámek, V Zeman, J Kamínková

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a balanced view, with some users citing scientific studies showing slight immune boosts from cold water immersions, while others dismiss the benefits as negligible or question the study's significance using phrases like 'small effect' and 'not worth it'. The tone varies from curiosity and support to skepticism, influenced by word choices such as 'significant' versus 'tiny', and references to personal health experiences and scientific literature.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge some immune benefits from cold exposure, though opinions vary in emphasis on significance.

InterestModerate interest

The collection demonstrates moderate interest, with many users referencing scientific studies and personal experiences but also some dismissiveness.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants engage by sharing summaries, asking questions, and citing related research, indicating thoughtful involvement.

ImpactNeutral impact

The overall impact appears limited, as many recognize potential benefits but also emphasize the subtlety of effects or call for further research.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that a single cold water immersion at 14°C had minimal immediate effects on the immune system, but repeated immersions over 6 weeks led to small yet significant increases in certain immune markers like monocytes, lymphocytes, IL2 receptors, and tumor necrosis factor-alpha.
  • Repeated cold exposure also caused increases in some acute phase proteins such as haptoglobin and haemopexin, and trends towards higher levels of other immune components like IL6, various T cell types, and activated B cells, while decreasing alpha 1-antitrypsin, indicating a slight immune activation.
  • Despite these changes, many immune factors like immunoglobulins, complement proteins, red and white blood cell counts, and other markers showed no significant differences after repeated cold immersions, and the overall biological significance of these subtle immune shifts remains unclear.

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☀️MitoHacker☀️
@mitokondriac · X

Cuando entrenas el frío y no te proteges tras la calefación, el suelo radiante, la ducha a 38º o los abrigos de plumas, tu sistema inmune y tu circadianismo saben que es invierno y el frío estimula las defensas naturalmente. Nature is smart. https://t.co/cBmBLVCHJ9

Sep 17, 2020 · 121 likes · 26 shares · 22,143 followers View post →
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@kerambalele · X

@Warungtetanggaa @afrkml Tapi ga sertamerta NB di treatment kaya gitu juga, kenapa? Bayi itu blm bisa regulasi panas tubuh dengan baik yang ada malah sakit dan drop. Anw ini gue tinggalin sedikit bacaan, abstract juga mayan lah https://t.co/gbDutSqWdB

Mar 14, 2022 · 54 likes · 1 share · 98 followers View post →
Steve Magness
@stevemagness · X

2. Immune System Sitting in 14deg C water for an hour does activate the immune system https://t.co/auSxT7CAU1 Shorter but slightly colder plunges can too Why? It’s a stress response. Again, go for a jog, lift some weights, go stand on stage for a presentation. Same immune boost

Jan 10, 2022 · 51 likes · 1 share · 125,477 followers View post →
Andrés
@aramh4ck · X

Beneficios de exponerse al frío: Mejora del sistema inmune, estudio: https://t.co/cTxSOVD2N5 Mejora en la recuperación, estudio: https://t.co/HiXb4iprHP Sirve contra la depresión Estudio: https://t.co/H7q2kz1sOU

Nov 18, 2021 · 6 likes · 1 share · 30,879 followers View post →
Luis Angel Márquez
@Langelmarquez · X

Y lo que digo no es broma, la exposición al frío mejora el sistema inmunológico, en cambio la comodidad de una terma o calefacción nos debilita. Acá está el estudio.⬇️ https://t.co/htGBw5z1Ei

Jun 22, 2020 · 5 likes · 1 share · 1,964 followers View post →
Dr.Devrim Ulaş Urut
@d_ulas_urut_MD · X

@drpacemaker Soğuk teması süreklilik arz ettiği zaman immün sistem üzerine pozitif etkileri olduğunu gösteren çokça çalışma mevcut. Soğukta kalmak hastalık açısından önemli bir faktör değil ama alışkın olmayan kişilerde sıcak soğuk ani hava değişimi hasta edebilir https://t.co/oZRugA4mOC

Jan 27, 2024 · 5 likes · 873 followers View post →

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TheChallenge.Org
@theorgchallenge · X

First of many many studied benefits of cold exposure. Join the January Ice Challenge here: https://t.co/VVA14j8x87 #TheIceChallenge #JanuaryIceChallenge Study: https://t.co/uJMuu5Tk8x https://t.co/ezzsCOfH6c

Nov 22, 2024 · 2 likes · 364 followers View post →
赤い炊飯ジャー(shin1_s)
@shin1_s · X

Immune system of cold-exposed and cold-adapted humans https://t.co/hEOjdY93F6

Sep 10, 2024 · 201 followers View post →
TheChallenge.Org
@theorgchallenge · X

Aug 13, 2024 · 364 followers View post →
George Ferman
@Helios_Movement · X

@basedethos @AlpacaAurelius "Cold exposure has no benefits. I do not have the mental capacity of thinking within context". https://t.co/aWRHjqCNbx https://t.co/9birLyH101… https://t.co/Y187EVJqfe https://t.co/aWRHjqCNbx

Jul 11, 2024 · 4 likes · 83,595 followers View post →
NKC
@ctla4pd1nkc · X

The cold water immersions (3 times per week for 6 weeks) a small, but significant, increase in the proportions of monocytes, lymphocytes with expressed IL2 receptors (CD25) and in plasma tumour necrosis factor alpha content was induced.  @NLM_NIH https://t.co/5FBTNAqNvX

Mar 17, 2024 · 78 followers View post →
Dr.Devrim Ulaş Urut
@d_ulas_urut_MD · X

@drpacemaker Soğuk teması süreklilik arz ettiği zaman immün sistem üzerine pozitif etkileri olduğunu gösteren çokça çalışma mevcut. Soğukta kalmak hastalık açısından önemli bir faktör değil ama alışkın olmayan kişilerde sıcak soğuk ani hava değişimi hasta edebilir https://t.co/oZRugA4mOC

Jan 27, 2024 · 5 likes · 873 followers View post →
Dan Mehmet
@Danmehmet_ · X

@AlexisMLeveille I didn’t recall properly Was this study . Seems it was a small effect https://t.co/yqS6jrn4sX.

Nov 5, 2023 · 3,519 followers View post →
PartyofOne
@PartyofO · X

@LeftSideStrong5 @DowdEdward @joerogan If you were the slightest bit curious you would type in ‘cold plunge study’ and discover numerous main stream publications discussing the benefits. But you seem to prefer ‘numb nuts.’ https://t.co/TFtyxoyZry

Jul 11, 2023 · 287 followers View post →
Carlos Esguerra
@CarlosEsguerra4 · X

@Dk2957573356 @santaleo98 @MauricioCard El frio mejora el sistema inmune: https://t.co/rOs9CG8LFB Despertarse al amanecer es potente para señalizar ritmos circadianos (ya le cité estudio). Difícilmente exista mejor medida de prevención de salud que exponerse al amanecer regularmente. No amanece a las 7am.

Mar 12, 2023 · 206 followers View post →
xoluvr_
@xoluvr_ · X

@boopity999 @The_Branded_One @uraevity a small increase isn't worth it. you're also not getting as clean. would rather pass on the tiny increase in immune system than stink. https://t.co/Pl2SZX4Wly

Jan 27, 2023 · 366 followers View post →
Heterodoks
@heterodoksno · X

@GammeGeir @Hoestler @caronazo Tror ikke du er helt oppdatert på emnet. Klart det er mulig å trene immunsystemet uten å utsettes for sykdom og "basilusker". Kuldeterapi som @caronazo nevner for eksempel. https://t.co/0sm9E4tOOZ

Jan 4, 2023 · 1 like · 7,171 followers View post →
Thomas P Seager, PhD
@seagertp · X

Six weeks of mild cold water immersion (14C for 1hr, 3x/week) resulted in a small (but significant) boost to the immune system in healthy young men. I wonder what 1C for 4min every day will do? https://t.co/zBmGSYDg7b

Nov 17, 2022 · 4 likes · 13,179 followers View post →
Cristina Galafate
@cgalafate · X

@chino_nft @inon24 https://t.co/Yjl5V1neN0 https://t.co/d8WMtieCtW

Nov 8, 2022 · 1,737 followers View post →
Jason Jin
@jasonljin · X

@DrCamMaximus What are your thoughts on some of the literature on it? Two that I can think of off top of my head Immune health benefits: https://t.co/F8bktD58Pv Metabolic benefits (can promote brown fat/weight loss): https://t.co/ziBq72et8h

Aug 26, 2022 · 3,130 followers View post →
joe
@jolab7 · X

@gadboit @CovidisBananas @pmcdunnough Thank you very educational as always , while u are here last question what is your take on https://t.co/cRo5bNOtZP cd4 , I was cold water swimming 15+ years , stopped during pandemic as there were first hand stories worse covid courses , maybe due to body overreacting?

Jun 10, 2022 · 1 like · 313 followers View post →
Valen faga
@Valenfaga_ · X

@facxrv https://t.co/5FKoGjfSXl https://t.co/LioVkKhUdl https://t.co/L4ZNwf6AoQ https://t.co/j2HpSJ6Hsf

Jun 7, 2022 · 3,491 followers View post →
Spell
@habeasibi · X

@Lutwiy @shvr93 @Nekrolm https://t.co/SyYsrc7Cpb https://t.co/SAwy0Qt2oB https://t.co/t86HON5Z7C https://t.co/gpfty0HCTI https://t.co/qne19mZBMC

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Rea
@_hiyay · X

RT @kerambalele: @Warungtetanggaa @afrkml Tapi ga sertamerta NB di treatment kaya gitu juga, kenapa? Bayi itu blm bisa regulasi panas tubuh…

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@kerambalele · X

@Warungtetanggaa @afrkml Tapi ga sertamerta NB di treatment kaya gitu juga, kenapa? Bayi itu blm bisa regulasi panas tubuh dengan baik yang ada malah sakit dan drop. Anw ini gue tinggalin sedikit bacaan, abstract juga mayan lah https://t.co/gbDutSqWdB

Mar 14, 2022 · 54 likes · 1 share · 98 followers View post →
Isekai me.
@0_Brndnmillares · X

@ElmerAbapo Immuno - https://t.co/GM5tjd9H94 Psych - https://t.co/QIySMFR8Od Also, inducing cold Temps can induce catecholemine feedback mechanisms, and may jump start brown adipocyte metabolism for heat regulation. Pretty interesting stuff.

Feb 23, 2022 · 519 followers View post →
Steve Magness
@stevemagness · X

2. Immune System Sitting in 14deg C water for an hour does activate the immune system https://t.co/auSxT7CAU1 Shorter but slightly colder plunges can too Why? It’s a stress response. Again, go for a jog, lift some weights, go stand on stage for a presentation. Same immune boost

Jan 10, 2022 · 51 likes · 1 share · 125,477 followers View post →
Melody Kanon de Pomona
@ApostoldeVenus · X

RT @aramh4ck: Beneficios de exponerse al frío: Mejora del sistema inmune, estudio: https://t.co/cTxSOVD2N5 Mejora en la recuperación, est…

Nov 18, 2021 · 1 share · 147 followers View post →
Andrés
@aramh4ck · X

Beneficios de exponerse al frío: Mejora del sistema inmune, estudio: https://t.co/cTxSOVD2N5 Mejora en la recuperación, estudio: https://t.co/HiXb4iprHP Sirve contra la depresión Estudio: https://t.co/H7q2kz1sOU

Nov 18, 2021 · 6 likes · 1 share · 30,879 followers View post →
Abbasi 
@MohammedAbbasi · X

A study (https://t.co/2owD0qpYkw) from the Czech Republic showed that when “athletic young men” were immersed in cold water three times a week for six weeks, it gave a slight boost to their immune system. However, more and larger studies are needed to confirm these findings.

Sep 28, 2021 · 4,249 followers View post →
Nikolay Volf
@NikolayVolf · X

@lrettig https://t.co/HKD9ksCi1W Enjoy Also follow @Iceman_Hof From personal experience, not a single respiratory disease for several years already. Including after multiple contacts with covid

Nov 26, 2020 · 1,126 followers View post →
Marcos J.I.
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@serdna975 · X

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☀️MitoHacker☀️
@mitokondriac · X

Cuando entrenas el frío y no te proteges tras la calefación, el suelo radiante, la ducha a 38º o los abrigos de plumas, tu sistema inmune y tu circadianismo saben que es invierno y el frío estimula las defensas naturalmente. Nature is smart. https://t.co/cBmBLVCHJ9

Sep 17, 2020 · 121 likes · 26 shares · 22,143 followers View post →
Pau Berenguer Molins
@beremol97 · X

Pero, ¿el agua fría ayuda al sistema inmunitario?

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Jesús Tantte
@jtanttex2 · X

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Luis Angel Márquez
@Langelmarquez · X

Y lo que digo no es broma, la exposición al frío mejora el sistema inmunológico, en cambio la comodidad de una terma o calefacción nos debilita. Acá está el estudio.⬇️ https://t.co/htGBw5z1Ei

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