What’s more, people with higher levels of brown fat usually have lower levels of LDL cholesterol, suggesting that exposure to cold may help regulate cholesterol throughout the night.
This was recently confirmed by Doctor Karan Rajan, who said in a TikTok video: “There is research to suggest that cold exposure can increase the amount of brown fat produced by stem cells.
“Brown fat helps to regulate cholesterol, blood glucose and improves insulin sensitivity.”
He added: “Not only does melatonin increase sleep propensity, but it’s also a hormone that promotes anti-ageing.