Sweat

Mineral losses due to sweating

Goodbye minerals? The truth about the loss in the sauna

Sauna is considered a popular place for relaxation and regeneration, which promises numerous health benefits. Nevertheless, there are some claims about the possible loss of minerals during a sauna session. In this article, we’ll get to the bottom of the myth and clarify whether minerals can actually be lost when sweating in the sauna.

Sweating has a cleansing effect for the skin

Did you know that when the human body gets too hot, it automatically turns on its own air conditioning system? This is called sweating. The water released by the body through the skin eventually evaporates, bringing your core temperature back to the usual 98,6 °F. In this way, our body and skin are protected from overheating. We have summarized more exciting facts in this article.