RHR: Cold Exposure: Why Sustained Beats Extreme

Cold plunges and ice baths dominate social media, but do they really deliver the best metabolic benefits? In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, Chris Kresser challenges the “colder is better” narrative and explores what the science actually shows about cold exposure. Drawing on clinical research, he explains how brown adipose tissue works, why sustained mild cold exposure activates it more effectively than brief extreme cold, and how this can improve insulin sensitivity, glucose metabolism, and overall metabolic health. The post RHR: Cold Exposure: Why Sustained Beats Extreme appeared first on Chris Kresser .

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RHR: Cold Exposure: Why Sustained Beats Extreme is an episode from Revolution Health Radio by Chris Kresser.

This episode is 21:10 long.

This episode was published on Jan 27, 2026.

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