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Sauna for growth hormone
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For maximum growth hormone release, do four 30-minute sauna sessions at 80°C in one day, no more than once per week or every 10 days.
“30 minutes in the sauna, a period of cool down rest... four times
HL▶ 26:20Dosage80°C (176°F), 4 x 30-min sessions in one day with cool-down rests between; no more than 1x/week or 1x/10 days; fasted or no food in prior 2-3 hoursCaveatsEffect diminishes if done too frequently due to heat adaptation; elevated glucose/insulin blunts GH releaseCertaintyexplicitrecommendation