Heat Therapy Decreases Adipose Tissue Inflammation and Improves Insulin Signaling in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Passive hot water immersion promotes improvements in glucose control in humans, potentially by enhancing insulin sensitivity. In animal models, this improvement is mediated by increased heat shock protein (HSP) abundance, which inhibits production of inflammatory compounds that interfere with intracellular insulin signaling. The impact of repeated passive hot water immersion (termed ‘heat therapy’) on inflammation, HSP abundance, and insulin signaling in human adipose tissue have not been explored in an insulin-resistant population such as obese women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).

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