Activation of Brown Fat through Cold Exposure: Dr. Peter Attia
In the United States in contemporary media that focuses on health, wellness, biohacking, longevity, and well being, the topics of cold exposure via cryotherapy, cold showers, ice baths, and walks in cold weather with minimal clothing are predominantly touted as the best forms of cold exposure therapy.
However, one of the most influential American health care professionals and a popular podcaster Dr. Peter Attia – among the highest echelon of podcasters from Joe Rogan and Tim Ferriss to Rich Roll and Jocko Willink – finally gave a shout-out to open water swimming in cool or cold water temperatures as another form of cold exposure to the mass of American listeners.
In his article entitled “Is cold exposure beneficial for metabolic health?“, two-time Catalina Channel swimmer Dr. Attia takes a look at activation of brown fat through cold exposure therapy (see here). He experienced sustained cool water swimming in Catalina (in 2005 and 2009) and, most recently, in Norway with his buddy Ross Edgley.
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