Brown Fat Benefits for Human Health | Denis Blondin, PhD | Uncommon Living 16

Denis Blondin PhD is the world's foremost expert on the action of cold on an essential organ that, until twenty years ago, medical doctors thought didn't exist in the adult human body. In this episode of the Uncommon Living podcast, Blondin explains to Thomas Seager PhD the recent discoveries about brown fat in humans, the mechanisms of non-shivering thermogenesis, and the role of cold exposure in activating brown fat, and the multi-million dollar mistake Big Pharma made when it tried to put cold plunge therapy in a pill.The conversation also delves into the relationship between brown fat and insulin sensitivity, the potential for targeting brown fat as a therapy for obesity, and the connections between brown fat, thyroid hormone, and mental health. Throughout the discussion, they emphasize the importance of understanding brown fat's role in metabolism and the benefits of cold exposure for overall health.How To Increase Brown Fat: https://www.morozkoforge.com/post/ice-bath-increase-brown-fatThomas Seager PhD is an Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering at Arizona State University and CEO of the Morozko Forge ice bath company. Opinions and any other information expressed in this interview are for general education and entertainment purposes only. Nothing in the Uncommon Living podcast constitutes medical advice.