In today's episode, we are diving into all things oxygen. Low levels of cellular oxygen are much more common than they seem (especially with the increased prevalence of biotoxin illness ie. mold/lyme/etc... and other chronic inflammatory conditions). Oxygen truly keeps our bodies alive; this episode is a must-listen!
Introduction to Oxygenation
Importance of Oxygenation in Health
Low Blood Oxygen Levels in Chronic Inflammatory Conditions (Mold, Lyme, Etc.) Oxygen Uptake in the Lungs
Inhalation and Oxygen Entry
Alveoli and Oxygen Diffusion
Role of Hemoglobin in Oxygen Uptake
Formation of Oxyhemoglobin Oxygen Transport and Release into Tissue
Reversible Bond of Oxygen to Hemoglobin
Hemoglobin's Role in Oxygen Release
The Bohr Effect
Oxygen's Role in Cellular Respiration Cellular Respiration and ATP Production
Electron Transport Chain in Mitochondria
Electron and Proton Movement
Role of Oxygen in ATP Synthesis
Formation of Water as a Byproduct Effects of Low Oxygen Availability
Decreased ATP Production
Impaired NADH to NAD+ Ratio
Shift to Anaerobic Metabolism (Lactic Acid) Hypoxia in Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
Cytokine Storm and VEGF
Symptoms of Hypoxia in Biotoxin Illness
Treatment of Underlying Biotoxin Illness Strategies for Increasing Cellular Oxygenation
Basic Practices for Good Health:
Aerobic Exercise
Hydration
Iron-Rich Diet
Posture Correction
Mitochondrial Support:
Urolithin A
Methylene Blue
Red or Infrared Light Therapy
NAD+ Precursors
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Chlorophyll-Rich Foods
Intermittent Hypoxic Training (IHT)
Oxygen Concentrators
Breathwork Exercises
Monitoring Oxygen Levels with a Pulse OximeterGet Chloe's Book Today! "75 Gut-Healing Strategies & Biohacks"
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