Essentials: Cold & Heat Exposure for Metabolic Health | Dr. Susanna Søberg
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Susanna Søberg, PhD, a metabolic scientist who trained at the University of Copenhagen and an expert in the effects of cold and heat exposure on human health. Dr. Søberg explains how brief, deliberate cold exposure improves insulin sensitivity, promotes metabolic health and physiological resilience. We also discuss the cold shock response and shivering, along with practical guidance on temperature, duration, and sequencing cold and heat exposure for optimal benefits.
Articles
- Altered brown fat thermoregulation and enhanced cold-induced thermogenesis in young, healthy, winter-swimming men (Cell Reports Medicine)
- Cold Water Swimming Beneficially Modulates Insulin Sensitivity in Middle-Aged Individuals (Journal of Aging and Physical Activity)
- Temperature-acclimated brown adipose tissue modulates insulin sensitivity in humans (Diabetes)
People Mentioned
- Wim Hof: motivational speaker, extreme athlete
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Dr. Susanna Søberg: How to Use Cold & Heat Exposure to Improve Your Health
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