Do they reverse your biological age?
At this point, we all know someone who swears that cold showers have changed their life.
So let's break it down. What are the benefits of cold showers, and do they help with healthy ageing?
While direct studies on cold showers and longevity are limited, a lot of emerging research suggests potential benefits of cold showers for a healthier, longer life.
Benefits of cold showers:
Moderate cold exposure helps your cells clean out damaged proteins.
This could possibly lower the risk of diseases like ALS and Huntington’s,
which can be caused by too much buildup of bad proteins in the brain.
Cold exposure also activates a special type of body fat called brown fat.
This activation helps keep your metabolism healthy.
Regular cold exposure has been shown to reduce chronic inflammation
and enhance your cells’ defence system.
Cold exposure puts healthy stress on your body, triggering responses that
strengthen the body's resilience to stress.
Most people who take cold showers also claim to have increased energy
and mental clarity directly following the cold exposure.
Now, for the big question, is it worth it?
The short answer is yes.
The majority of the information points to the fact that
if you take cold showers, they can benefit you.
However, there are also dozens of other “health hacks” that you can do.
It's about picking things that you can sustain and stay consistent with.
If you haven't done cold showers before, give it a shot for a week.
Turn your water cold for the last 30 seconds of your shower.
See how it makes you feel.
At Age Reversal, we believe in practical health advice that will allow you to live a long and healthy life without overcomplicating things or adding too many hurdles to your daily life.
So do what works for you.
Cold showers are good for your health, yes. It’s not the be-all and end-all, though.
If you don’t want to do them, you're not doing yourself any harm.