Sweating for Longevity: Are Infrared Saunas Worth It? #688

Sweating for Longevity: Are Infrared Saunas Worth It? #688

Author: Tony Wrighton April 9, 2026 Duration: 7:46

Infrared saunas, red light panels, and compression boots — do they actually work or just look good on Instagram?

Sometimes we have 'A Biohacker's Day' midweek episodes, but today, it's a biohacking review episode. 

We break down the science, the hype, and the home-use infrared saunas that are actually worth your time.

Biohacking gear, reviewed — so you don't waste your money (or your mitochondria). This is a biohacking reviews episode, enjoy!

Ben Azadi is a leading voice in metabolic health and bestselling author, and he came on the podcast a few months to review infrared saunas. So here's a cheeky midweek review episode for you. 

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Tony Wrighton has spent years navigating the unconventional edges of wellness, and in Biohacking News by Zestology, he turns that curiosity into a weekly conversation. As a journalist and author, Tony doesn't just report the headlines; he digs into the practical science and the wilder trends shaping how we think about our bodies. This podcast serves as a direct line to the people driving the biohacking movement. You'll hear Tony in candid discussions with a roster of leading voices like Dave Asprey on bulletproof living, Dr. David Sinclair on longevity, Ben Greenfield on peak performance, and Esther Perel on the human connection behind the tech. Each episode feels like a behind-the-scenes look, whether it's a review of a new wearable device, a breakdown of a controversial nutritional approach from someone like Paul Saladino, or fitness insights from JJ Virgin and Joe Wicks. It’s a mix of grounded advice and explorations of what's next, all filtered through Tony's experienced perspective and his bulging contacts book. For anyone intrigued by optimizing health but wary of the hype, this is a essential guide to what works, what doesn't, and what's just plain fascinating in the world of human enhancement.
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