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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)

Protocols · Oxygen/Pressure

Tier C+

hyperbaricanti-inflammatory
5.2 / 10
Tier C+
Ev 6.0 Bn 5.0 Sf 5.0 Ax 3.0

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

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