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La chaleur du sauna aide à corriger les déséquilibres lipidiques sanguins en abaissant le …

what it claims

Practicing specific sauna rituals (7 sessions of 30 minutes over 2 weeks for women, or 10 sessions of 45 minutes over 3 weeks for men) can reduce total cholesterol and LDL.

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This appealing idea is based on two small-scale clinical studies: one conducted by Pilch et al. (2014) on young women, and another by Gryka et al. (2014) on young active men.

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This appealing idea is based on two small-scale clinical studies: one conducted by Pilch et al. (2014) on young women, and another by Gryka et al. (2014) on young active men. These studies did observe a temporary decrease in total cholesterol and LDL at the end of the sweating protocols. However, the observed effect proved to be very short-lived, with cholesterol values returning to their baseline levels only one to two weeks after the cessation of sauna use. Furthermore, these conclusions rely on very limited samples of young individuals in excellent physical condition, which limits their application to a broader public. The sauna remains a wonderful ritual for relaxation and general cardiovascular support, but presenting this protocol as a lasting method for correcting lipid balances is an extrapolation of these preliminary data.

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Claimed by Rhonda Patrick (FoundMyFitness). Noli grades the claim, never the person.

Decoded by Noli · July 13, 2026 · the original post

What the graded evidence says

Effect: CVD/cancer prevention in replete adults (VITAL) — no significant reduction
Measured on: VITAL: 25,871 adults

Great for correcting a deficiency; weak as a general preventive if you're already replete.

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