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Huberman Lab · November 5, 2026 · 38m

Essentials: Cold & Heat Exposure for Metabolic Health | Dr. Susanna Søberg

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, Dr. Susanna Søberg, a metabolic scientist, explains how deliberate cold and heat exposure improve metabolic health. She discusses brown fat activation, insulin sensitivity, and physiological resilience. Key topics include the cold shock response, shivering, the after-drop effect, and practical protocols for minimum effective doses of cold and heat. The Søberg Principle (ending with cold) is highlighted as a method to sustain metabolic benefits.

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Cold Exposure Activates Brown Fat to Improve Insulin Sensitivity00:10:54
Dr. Søberg explains that deliberate cold exposure stimulates brown fat, which burns glucose and fat to generate heat, thereby enhancing insulin sensitivity and metabolic health.
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The Søberg Principle: End on Cold00:33:03
To maximize metabolic benefits from contrast therapy, Søberg's principle states you should always end your session with cold exposure.

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