Oxygen for Altitude Acclimation

Altitude sickness, also referred to as hypoxia, is caused when you go to a place of high altitude where the oxygen content of the air is low and your body is not able to take in enough oxygen for its needs. This oxygen deprivation, can cause a number of symptoms, including:

• Lack of appetite, nausea, or vomiting
• Fatigue or weakness
• Dizziness or light-headedness
• Insomnia
• Pins and needles
• Shortness of breath upon exertion
• Persistent rapid pulse
• Drowsiness
• General malaise

Altitude sickness can hit anyone, regardless of fitness level or lung capacity. It can last up to a few days. After that time, your body will typically acclimate to the high altitude and your symptoms will subside.

If you don't want to suffer through the acclimation process, try using supplemental oxygen the next time you are at altitude. It can help ease the symptoms quickly by providing your body with the oxygen it is lacking to function properly.

Waiver

Recreational oxygen is NOT FOR MEDICAL USE and is not intended to treat, cure or prevent any diseases. It should not be used if you have: asthma, lung or heart ailments without approval from your medical doctor. It should not be used in any medical emergency. Always consult your physician before taking any supplement products. The statements and representations on this website have not been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).