The findings were presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition during the Nutrition 2024 event. In the study, the researchers used older female rat ovaries to simulate post-menopausal conditions, which typically occur between the ages of 45 and 55. The rats were then fed a Western-style diet that contained 45% of calories from fat. Some of the rats were placed in a hot room at 104 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes each day, while the other group was not.

The research found that heat initiates a process that helps the body use energy more efficiently and burn fat. Team Chung hopes that further research can determine the duration and intensity of heat that provides the greatest health benefits and ensure its effectiveness across various ethnic groups. Source: Liputan6.com.