Heat shock proteins: Your body’s natural cellular defense

🔥 Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are special molecules your body makes in response to physical stress—especially heat. They’re like your cells’ emergency response team, jumping into action when things get intense.

🧪 One of their key jobs? Helping other proteins fold correctly. Proteins need to be folded into specific 3D shapes to work properly—like keys fitting into locks. When proteins misfold (because of stress, toxins, or aging), they can’t do their jobs and may even become harmful. HSPs step in to stabilize, refold, or clean up the mess before it causes trouble. That’s why HSPs are linked to cellular resilience, reduced inflammation, better recovery, and even longevity.

🏊‍♀️ You can stimulate heat shock proteins with healthy stressors like:
Sauna or hot baths, intense workouts, fasting, or workouts in a hot temperature. Used wisely, these stressors build cellular strength and support metabolic and hormonal health.

🔧 Tip: Try adding sauna, a sweaty workout, or a hot bath into your week to boost your body’s cellular defense system.

At Vagal, we help you build sustainable routines that support cellular health and long-term well-being.