Passive exposure to heat improves glucose metabolism in overweight humans.

Hannah PallubinskyEsther PhielixBas DautzenbergGert SchaartNiels J ConnellVera de Wit-VerheggenBas HavekesMarleen A van BaakPatrick SchrauwenWouter D van Marken Lichtenbelt

Published in: Acta physiologica (Oxford, England) (2020)

Our results show that PHA for 10 days improves glucose metabolism and enhances fat metabolism, without changes in iHSP72. Further exploration of the therapeutic role of heat in cardio-metabolic disorders should be considered.

Keyphrases

heat stress
adipose tissue
physical activity
weight gain
body mass index