Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)
Sleep & Recovery · Oxygen/Pressure
Tier C+
Bottom line
Read Off Label grades Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) as C+ (5.5/10) based on moderate evidence, med / varies benefit magnitude, and a med-risk safety profile.
Hachmo 2020: 60 HBOT sessions in older adults increased telomere length >20% and reduced senescent cells 10-37%.
Typical use: 2. — Available at specialty clinics.
What this is
Hachmo 2020: 60 HBOT sessions in older adults increased telomere length >20% and reduced senescent cells 10-37%. Expensive ($200-500/session). Not covered by insurance for anti-aging indications.
Mechanism
Hyperoxic-hypoxic paradox: high oxygen pressure increases tissue oxygenation then triggers HIF-1α response upon return to normoxia; stem cell mobilization; angiogenesis; reduced inflammation
Dose & route
2.0-2.4 ATA x 60-90 min; protocols vary; Hachmo aging trial used 60 sessions
Citations
- https://www.aging-us.com/article/202188/text
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33206062/
- https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/aging/articles/10.3389/fragi.2024.1368982/full
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41938168/
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Common questions
- Does Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) work?
- Read Off Label rates the evidence for Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) as Moderate and the benefit magnitude as med / varies, producing an overall grade of C+ (5.5/10). Hachmo 2020: 60 HBOT sessions in older adults increased telomere length >20% and reduced senescent cells 10-37%.
- Is Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) safe?
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has a med risk profile in published human data. Legal status: Available at specialty clinics. This is not medical advice — see the disclaimer.
- What is the typical dose for Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)?
- 2.0-2.4 ATA x 60-90 min; protocols vary; Hachmo aging trial used 60 sessions
- How does Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) work?
- Hyperoxic-hypoxic paradox: high oxygen pressure increases tissue oxygenation then triggers HIF-1α response upon return to normoxia; stem cell mobilization; angiogenesis; reduced inflammation
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