carbonic acid absorption increases walking distance and reduces leg pain by ~70% in circulation studies
Serial percutaneous CO2 application in patients with intermittent claudication significantly increased total walking distance by 131 m (66%; p=0.001) and pain-free walking distance by 81 m (73%; p=0.02), with improvements maintained at 3 and 12 months.
What this means for you
When circulation in the legs improves, everyday movement gets easier — less cramping, more distance before discomfort sets in. This finding suggests that CO2 absorbed through the skin may support blood flow in a way that helps people walk farther and feel less pain while doing it. And the effect appeared to last well beyond the initial sessions.
The published research
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