Experts are throwing cold water on that thinking Research suggests more studies need to be done about ice baths to understand the benefits.
“Knowing this, people with pre-existing health conditions should take extra care if participating in cold-water immersion experiences as the initial inflammation could have detrimental health impacts,” he added.
The study did find some benefits of immersion, like “a significant reduction in stress 12 hours” after it was done.
But, a significant reduction in stress was not discovered immediately, one hour, 24 hours, or 48 hours after immersion.
From Joe Rogan to Jennifer Aniston, numerous celebrities, influencers and athletes have been extolling the benefits of ice baths and cold plunges for years.
