In a climate of social media-endorsed wellness rituals, plunging into cold water has promised to aid muscle recovery, enhance mental health and support immune system function. But the evidence of such benefits sits on thin ice, according to researchers.
, a U.S.-based academic medical centre focused on integrated health care, education and research, says many ice bath claims are not rooted in qualitative science.
"If an athlete has an intense two-week period of practice or a three-day tournament and they are struggling with pain or soreness, I may recommend adding ice baths post-workout or throughout the day," he said. The Mayo Clinic also mentioned that conclusions drawn about the mental health response of cold water immersion are built on weak scientific foundation., with a sample size of 33 participants, found that a five-minute dip in cold water enhanced alertness and decreased anxiety, suggesting that cold plunges can trigger the release of endorphins and noradrenaline in the brain.
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