Cryotherapy for Healthy Ageing

Wellness Insights

21 Jun

We see you….

If you’re the kind of person who checks your HRV before you check your emails, you already know where this is going.
If your Oura Ring has ever scolded you,
if your Apple Watch has ever congratulated you,
or if your Whoop has ever made you question every life decision after 10pm—
this one’s for you.

Because let’s be honest: you don’t just want to feel healthier.
You want to see it in the metrics.

The higher HRV.
The lower resting heart rate.
The VO₂ max that makes you quietly smug.
The recovery score that finally turns green after a week of yellow warnings.

Healthy ageing isn’t just about living longer — it’s about living with data you’re proud of. Energy that’s steady. Metabolism that behaves. Inflammation that chills out. A nervous system that isn’t permanently running in “help me” mode.

And this is exactly why cryotherapy has become a favourite among the wearable-obsessed.
Not because it’s dramatic or extreme — but because of the subtle, powerful way it nudges the numbers in the right direction. Supporting metabolic health, calming inflammation, improving recovery, and protecting cellular function… all in a three-minute blast of cold that your Whoop will absolutely notice.

Cryotherapy doesn’t promise eternal youth.
But it does help your data — and your body — trend in the right direction.

Cryotherapy Helps Reduce Systemic Inflammation

Inflammation is one of the biggest accelerators of biological ageing — often referred to as “inflammageing.”

A 2025 meta-analysis found that WBC significantly reduced pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1β and increased anti-inflammatory IL-10 across 11 human trials:
WBC Inflammation Meta-Analysis (2025) →

Less inflammation supports:

Joint comfort
Cognitive clarity
Better metabolic function
Healthier ageing trajectory

This is one of the strongest evidence-based benefits of WBC.

Cryotherapy Supports Brown Fat Activation & Metabolic Health

Cold exposure is one of the most effective ways to activate brown adipose tissue (BAT) — the metabolically active fat responsible for heat production and improved energy expenditure.

A 2025 review on BAT thermogenesis confirms that humans adapt to cold by increasing brown fat activation, which supports metabolic regulation:
BAT Thermogenesis Review (2025) →

BAT activation is linked with:

Better insulin sensitivity
Higher metabolic rate
Improved fat utilisation

Though WBC studies show mixed results depending on protocol, the mechanism is solid.

Cryotherapy May Help Improve Glucose Regulation

A 2024 human study found improvements in hs-CRP (inflammation) and suggested positive modulation of fasting glucose after WBC:
WBC & Glucose/Inflammation Study (2024) →

A 2025 trial on obesity management found modest improvements in fasting glucose and LDL, even though brown fat activation did not significantly increase:
WBC Obesity Trial (2025) →

These findings suggest potential metabolic benefit — but not a dramatic one.

Cryotherapy Supports Cellular Repair & Stress Resistance

The 2025 cold exposure longevity review highlights that cold may reduce oxidative stress and activate antioxidant pathways, potentially protecting cells from age-related decline:

This includes activation of: