Hey there! I’m Grant Munro, the founder and CEO of PeakDetox(1). Today, I’m simplifying a complex topic: the link between detox, infrared saunas and biomarkers. Let's get started...
Understanding Biomarkers
Biomarkers are like health indicators found in your blood, urine, and tissues. They tell us a lot about our health, like how high blood pressure might hint at heart issues, or how VO2 max predicts oxygen delivery to cells (2; 3).
Detox 101 and Infrared Saunas
Let’s clear up some myths. Major outlets like the New York Times and The Atlantic say infrared saunas don’t detoxify, but that’s incorrect (4; 5). Your body does flush out toxins through sweat, including heavy metals and chemicals (6-8).
Infrared saunas make you sweat buckets while you chill, helping you detox. Some tips for sauna sessions:
- Start slow, especially if you’re new or have health issues.
- Hydrate well before and after.
- Shower in lukewarm water post-sauna.
- Listen to your body; if you feel off, take it easy.
Why Measure Biomarkers?
Your nutrient levels play a big role in detox. For instance, zinc and vitamin E are vital for removing heavy metals. The liver’s detox process needs nutrients like proteins and B-vitamins. Without these, detox slows down.
How Omnos Makes a Difference
Enter Omnos, a game-changer in biomarker testing:
- They offer unique lab tests you won’t find at your doctor’s, like Enviro-Toxins and Elements tests (8).
- You can do these tests at home, hassle-free.
- Results are easy to understand, with actionable advice on their user-friendly app.
Conclusion: Test, Don’t Guess
Testing with Omnos gives you an edge in detox. Sure, common-sense strategies help, but testing takes it up a notch. With Omnos, you know exactly what your body needs, optimizing your detox journey.
Curious? Check out Omnos for more info (9). And for further reading, dive into studies on the detox benefits of red light therapy and general beenefits of light therapy according to Andrew Huberman.
That’s a wrap! If you need the full references, they’re just a scroll away.
References
- Peak Detox™ Website: https://www.peakdetox.com
- Fuchs FD, Whelton PK. High Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Disease. Hypertension.
- Brunström M, Carlberg B. Association of Blood Pressure Lowering With Mortality and Cardiovascular Disease Across Blood Pressure Levels: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
- K. Conaboy. Infrared Saunas Will Not ‘Detoxify’ You. The Atlantic 2017.
- Meltzer M. Infrared Saunas: Why Some Like It Hotter. The New York Times 2016.
- Sears ME, Kerr KJ, Bray RI. Arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury in sweat: a systematic review.
- Genuis SJ, Birkholz D, Rodushkin I, Beesoon S. Blood, urine, and sweat (BUS) study: monitoring and elimination of bioaccumulated toxic elements.
- Genuis SJ, Beesoon S, Lobo RA, Birkholz D. Human elimination of phthalate compounds: blood, urine, and sweat (BUS) study.
- Omnos Website: https://www.omnos.me
