breathing enriched oxygen reduces the hypoxic drive component of ventilation by ~15%
At normal PO₂ (air breathing), the hypoxic component of arterial chemoreceptor drive contributes approximately 15% of total respiratory drive, a contribution that is abolished by moderate hyperoxia.
What this means for you
Your body constantly monitors oxygen levels to decide how hard to breathe. When oxygen availability rises, one of those monitoring signals — responsible for roughly 15% of your normal breathing effort — quiets down. For many people this translates to a calmer, less effortful breathing pattern, which can support relaxation and a sense of ease during and after a session.
The published research
J. Physiol. (1987), 384, pp. 1-26 1
· 1987
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