Oxygen
Oxygen is a vital supplement for overall health, essential for cellular respiration and energy production.
Effectiveness and Risk Overview
Condition | Effectiveness | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxidative Stress | Oxygen, while essential for life, can contribute to oxidative stress when not properly balanced. However, supplemental oxygen therapy has been shown to reduce oxidative stress in certain conditions by improving tissue oxygenation. The effect rating is high due to the fundamental role of oxygen in cellular metabolism and the potential for therapeutic oxygen administration to mitigate oxidative damage. | |
| Wound Healing | Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been demonstrated to enhance wound healing by promoting tissue oxygenation, reducing inflammation, and supporting the healing process. Clinical trials and systematic reviews support its efficacy. | |
| Exercise Performance | Oxygen supplementation can improve exercise performance under certain conditions, such as high-altitude environments or in individuals with respiratory limitations. However, the effect is generally more pronounced in specific contexts rather than universally. | |
| Oxygen Toxicity | High concentrations of oxygen can cause toxicity, leading to convulsions, lung damage, and even death, especially in people with pre-existing medical conditions. |