sweating toxins out through the skin during sauna.

Is this a scientific process? I'm finding mixed reports of the mechanism or lack of to support alternative detox methods.

anyone know the right answer?

thanks

LOL, Claude!!! Nothing like good anectodal evidence 😁

I have not been able to use a sauna, but I have heard others with mold report that sauna caused the smell of mold to come out of their bodies. Of course this made them feel even sicker, as they were exposed to the toxins in the fumes. I believe this happened to LittleBear, a member of this forum.

I have also heard of similar reports from the extreme mold avoiders. When they are detoxing in a clean environment, they often have to replace their clothes and bedding periodically as the toxins released through their sweat and skin starts to poison them again.

I understand the frustration with lack of scientific validation of detox methods, particularly costly ones like sauna. Same with epsom salt baths. I can only say the baths are one of the only things that can immediately relieve pain and symptoms for me.

It definitely works

Somebody said...


J Environ Public Health. 2012; 2012: 184745.
Published online 2012 Feb 22. doi: 10.1155/2012/184745
PMCID: PMC3312275

Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, and Mercury in Sweat: A Systematic Review

Abstract

Arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury exposures are ubiquitous. These toxic elements have no physiological benefits, engendering interest in minimizing body burden. The physiological process of sweating has long been regarded as “cleansing” and of low risk. Reports of toxicant levels in sweat were sought in Medline, Embase, Toxline, Biosis, and AMED as well as reference lists and grey literature, from inception to March 22, 2011. Of 122 records identified, 24 were included in evidence synthesis. Populations, and sweat collection methods and concentrations varied widely. In individuals with higher exposure or body burden, sweat generally exceeded plasma or urine concentrations, and dermal could match or surpass urinary daily excretion.

Arsenic dermal excretion was severalfold higher in arsenic-exposed individuals than in unexposed controls. Cadmium was more concentrated in sweat than in blood plasma. Sweat lead was associated with high-molecular-weight molecules, and in an interventional study, levels were higher with endurance compared with intensive exercise. Mercury levels normalized with repeated saunas in a case report.

Sweating deserves consideration for toxic element detoxification. Research including appropriately sized trials is needed to establish safe, effective therapeutic protocols.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3312275/