New Documentary Highlights Niacin-Sauna Detox Protocol That Helped 9/11 Survivors Recover From Toxic Exposure
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A new documentary, "SWEAT: The Untold 9/11 Story," investigates the niacin-sauna detoxification protocol used to treat survivors of the September 11, 2001 toxic exposure.
More than 400 FDNY members have died from World Trade Center-related illnesses (搜索) as of September 2025, surpassing the 343 lost on the day of the attack.
The film, produced by Justin Glaser and sponsored by Clearlight Infrared Saunas, argues that sweat-induced detoxification represents a critical missing component in contemporary wellness approaches.
A new documentary is set to reveal a therapeutic protocol that helped 9/11 survivors recover from catastrophic toxic exposure when conventional treatments failed. Produced by Justin Glaser, author of the book Sweat: Uncovering Your Body's Hidden Superpower, "SWEAT: The Untold 9/11 Story" investigates the comprehensive niacin-sauna detoxification protocol and its reported success in treating those exposed to the toxic aftermath of September 11, 2001.
The film arrives against a sobering backdrop. More members of the New York City Fire Department have now died from illnesses linked to 9/11 than were killed on the day of the attack itself. According to the FDNY Foundation, more than 400 FDNY members have died from World Trade Center-related illnesses (搜索) as of September 2025, surpassing the 343 FDNY members lost on September 11, 2001.
Through interviews with 9/11 survivors, leading toxicologists, medical doctors, and pioneering researchers, the documentary explores the hidden crisis of environmental toxicity and its impact on neurological and physical health, why sweat-induced detoxification represents a critical missing component in contemporary wellness approaches, and the science validating sauna therapy now being embraced by medical innovators, performance scientists, and longevity experts worldwide.
A Paradigm Shift for Preventative Medicine
Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson, a prominent environmental medicine specialist featured in the film, framed the protocol's broader significance. "The implications of this protocol extend far beyond helping 9/11 responders—it represents a fundamental shift in how we might approach chronic illness, environmental medicine, and mental health treatment," Berkson said. "We're witnessing the revitalization of an evidence-based approach that challenges our current healthcare paradigm."
Backed by Industry Leaders in Wellness Technology
Clearlight Infrared Saunas and Wellness Solutions (搜索), described as the global industry leader in infrared saunas, has joined as the documentary's primary sponsor. Dr. Raleigh Duncan, founder of Clearlight and a pioneer in infrared sauna technology, appears in the documentary alongside the film's featured toxicologists and researchers.
"At Clearlight, we've spent nearly 30 years studying how the body heals itself when you give it the right environment, which includes heat, sweat, and time," Duncan said. "What happened with the 9/11 responders wasn't a miracle; it was physiology: sustained infrared heat mobilizes toxins that get locked away in fat tissue and lets our bodies do what they're built to do."
Ongoing Support for First Responders
Clearlight reports it supports first responders by offering wellness resources, retrofitting fire stations, and conducting scientific research for their long-term wellness. UCSF is currently using the Clearlight Curve Far Infrared Sauna Dome to study the effects of infrared heating on detoxifying endocrine-disrupting chemicals, heavy metals, and mycotoxins.
The documentary, "SWEAT: The Untold 9/11 Story," is available to watch starting today.