breathing high-concentration oxygen with CO₂ increases oxygen levels in low-oxygen tissues
Carbogen (approximately 5% CO₂ and 95% O₂) is used to augment cancer treatments by improving tumor oxygenation and enhancing sensitivity to radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
What this means for you
Tissues that are starved of oxygen — whether from poor circulation, high altitude, or physical stress — tend to recover more slowly and function less efficiently. Breathing a high-oxygen blend with a small amount of CO₂ helps drive more oxygen into those under-supplied areas, which may support faster recovery, better cellular energy, and improved resilience at the tissue level.
The published research
Translational insights into the hormetic potential of carbon dioxide: from physiological mechanisms to innovative adjunct therapeutic potential for cancer
Frontiers in Physiology · 2024
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