Shereene IdrissBoard Certified Derm, Founder and Chief Nerd

Sauna Blanket #shorts

10 Aug 2023 · 1 min

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In a short video, a board‑certified dermatologist evaluates the use of at‑home sauna blankets, which cost around $700. She explains that while sauna blankets increase sweating and can modestly speed the removal of excess toxins, the liver remains the primary organ for detoxification, making the blanket unnecessary for that purpose. She also addresses weight‑loss claims, noting that any weight loss observed is largely due to temporary water loss and that any metabolic boost from the blanket is minimal. Consequently, she cautions viewers that the benefits are limited and recommends healthier, more effective alternatives for detox and weight management.

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I'm a board certified dermatologist and she is using a sauna blanket. You heard me right. An individualized sauna blanket which you can cocoon yourself in the comfort of your own home without being naked with a bunch of creeps in a sauna. But is it worth it? For 700 bucks, you can take what I'm about to say with a grain of salt. But sauna blankets in general are great for detoxification. What? Don't we have our liver for that? Yes, your liver is going to detoxify your body, so you do not need to get a sauna blanket. However, it does allow for increased sweating, which can rid your body of those excess toxins slightly faster. That being said, a lot of people also use sauna blankets for weight loss. I do not promote this because you're going to regain that weight once you rehydrate. There is an argument to be made that when you do use it, it increases your metabolic rate and allows you to burn calories slightly faster. But again, there are healthier other options to do this.