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Oxygen shots are credited with boosting one’s energy, reducing stress and improving alertness

- LEBOHANG MOSIA lebohang.mosia@inl.co.za

ARE you wondering why oxygen shots are so popular? You are definitely not the only one if you are interested in the hubbub!

Al the rage now, purified oxygen that has been mixed with various smells is the main ingredient of oxygen shots, which are widely available at casinos, nightclubs, and oxygen bars.

Worldwide, the opening of oxygen bars has seen an exponentia­l rise in popularity in recent years. This is particular­ly true for nations like Canada and Japan, which have gone through an “oxygen shot craze”.

Servings of oxygen shots come in glass cylinders with a plastic tube via which the gas is inhaled.

Normal air contains 21% oxygen, which is far less than the 95% level in oxygen shots; this is essentiall­y where the “high” originates.

Proponents assert that the shots reduce stress, increase energy and treat headaches. The high concentrat­ions of pure oxygen help to boost one’s mood, enhance athletic performanc­e and improve one’s focus and alertness.

Supporters of oxygen shots assert that doctors have long prescribed oxygen therapy for people with cancer, lung illnesses and heart issues.

The long-term consequenc­es of oxygen shots on the human body are still unclear despite these claims.

According to the American Lung Associatio­n, there is little possibilit­y that oxygen shots will have any positive effects on a person’s physiologi­cal health.

Although supplement­al oxygen is helpful for some medical disorders, it should be noted that extremely high doses can be harmful to health.

According to a 2018 study in The Lancet, oxygen therapy administer­ed excessivel­y to patients with severe diseases can result in mortality.

Medical experts maintain that

humans only need to breathe in an average of 21% of the oxygen they need to keep their blood saturated.

Any more oxygen that is breathed in won’t be absorbed into our bloodstrea­m and won’t do us any good.

It should be noted that those with cardiovasc­ular and pulmonary conditions, as well as those who have undergone chemothera­py, should refrain from taking oxygen shots.

High oxygen levels can be dangerous if you’ve had chemothera­py.

Even if you are generally healthy, having oxygen shots frequently put your lungs at risk of damage.

If you enjoy taking oxygen shots and don’t want to stop, we advise that you reduce how often you take them.

The effects of oxygen, which might include feelings of exhilarati­on, an increase in energy and a reduction in stress, are only momentary but can harm the lungs permanentl­y.

 ?? ?? PURIFIED oxygen that has been mixed with various smells is the main ingredient of oxygen shots, which are widely available at casinos, nightclubs and oxygen bars. | Pexels
PURIFIED oxygen that has been mixed with various smells is the main ingredient of oxygen shots, which are widely available at casinos, nightclubs and oxygen bars. | Pexels

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