Hyperbaric oxygen: promising, but read the fine print
Separating the research from the marketing.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) delivers oxygen at increased pressure. Medical-grade protocols have real, studied uses, and some early research on aging markers is intriguing.
What to keep in mind
- The exciting studies use specific, medical-grade pressure protocols — not the same as a mild home chamber.
- Samples are often small and early.
- It's a tool, not a miracle — and worth a clinician conversation first.
Curiosity is great. Just match your expectations to the evidence, not the ads.
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