Oxygen and Life!

Oxygen is one of the 5 basic elements of all forms of life. (Hydrogen, Carbon, Nitrogen, and Sulphur are the other four). Oxygen is colorless, tasteless and odorless. The earth's atmosphere contains approximately 20.9% oxygen.

Oxygen is absolutely critical to life. In mammals and humans oxygen is inhaled into the lungs where it diffuses from the air into the blood stream where it is then taken up by the hemoglobin in the red blood cells. Hemoglobin becomes saturated with oxygen and is pumped throughout the body. The hemoglobin transfers the oxygen to every cell in the body. Every one of the billions of cells in our bodies requires oxygen. Oxygen is used by the cells to oxidize (or burn) sugars. This process provides us with energy and heat. The more energy we need to perform our work, and the more heat we need to produce to stay warm, the greater the demand for oxygen.

The average resting adult breathes in approximately 6 liters of air per minute. That's roughly equal to 14 breaths per minute inhaling 500ml of air with each breath. During heavy exercise, physical exertion, or stress respiration can rapidly increase to more than 125 ml per minute. During this state of heavy breathing, the body is trying to meet the increased demand for oxygen by the body. Insufficient oxygen utilization can mean fatigue and severe oxygen depletion can cause serious health conditions like disease and even death.

The human body can only survive for about 3 minutes without oxygen.

Today's atmosphere is only 20.9% oxygen. These levels are even lower in cities and places where smog and pollution choke the air. It is estimated that today's environment may only contain less than half of the oxygen our bodies require for optimum health. Pollution and greenhouse gases are depleting oxygen at an alarming rate.

Many health threats are caused by bacteria, viruses, funguses, parasites and other pathogens that cannot survive in the presence of oxygen. They are anaerobic in nature, and high levels of oxygen can be lethal to these microbes.

Oxygen plays a vital role in cell detoxification. Pure oxygen, free of pollutants and other elements, is the life giving force that fuels every cell in our bodies. Pure oxygen helps keep us strong and energized, fit and healthy, and full of vigor.

Oxygen and the Brain...
Increased oxygen consumption has been shown to be effective in heightening concentration, increasing alertness, improving memory, thought processes, and vision.

Oxygen and Performance...
Athletes use oxygen to help reduce lactic acid build up and increase oxygen concentrations in the blood, fueling faster recovery and greater energy levels.

Oxygen Deficiency Facts!

Environment - Pollution can deplete the air of vital oxygen gases and cause oxygen debt, particularly with anyone with a breathing disorder i.e. asthma.

Smoking - A major cause of oxygen depletion. Smoking lowers the amount of oxygen in the blood.

Alcohol - Heavy consumption of alcohol will deplete the body of oxygen. Oxygen depletion to the brain cells is a major contributor to hangovers.

Emotional Stress - stress can cause the release of hormones like adrenaline. In order for the body to lower the levels of stress hormones it must process out the excess hormone. This metabolic process depends on oxygen.

Toxins - It has been estimated that our bodies are exposed to over 650,000 different toxic contaminants in our air, water, and food. Oxygen is required to metabolize and process out these contaminants.

Diet - Consuming foods high in saturated fats may reduce the levels of oxygen in our bodies. Fresh foods have a much higher content of oxygen than junk foods.

Injury and Infections - Physical trauma and infections stress the body's immune system and deplete oxygen levels in cells throughout the body. Normal metabolic functions are compromised during times of injury or illness.

Lifestyle - living a sedentary lifestyle without regular exercise reduces the body's ability to process contaminants and lowers metabolic functions. Health and energy levels is compromised by the lack of exercise and physical conditioning our bodies need for optimum oxygen utilization.

WARNING:

Compressed gas Oxidizing (Oxygen 90%. Nitrogen 10%)  WARNING: HIGH PRESSURE, OXIDIZING GAS. VIGOROUSLY ACCELERATES COMBUSTION.

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WARNING:
Persons with any medical condition, lung disease, heart condition of any type, asthma or emphysema, should consult their physician before using recreational oxygen. Our products are for RECREATIONAL USE ONLY.  The OXY2GO Company cannot and does not offer medical advice.

PRECAUTION:
Before each use, inspect for damage.  If damaged, discard unit.  NEVER point at eyes or ears.  Secure the RED Safety latch after each use to avoid unintentional oxygen discharge. Do not incinerate. Keep away from grease, oil and all other combustible materials. Do not use this product while smoking or near smokers. Store and use in adequate ventilation. Keep away from heat, flames and sparks. Do not expose this dispenser with its oxygen cartridge to temperatures in excess of 52 C (120F). Do not puncture oxygen cartridge. It is under pressure and could cause severe harm to yourself. Do NOT store in an enclosed vehicle.

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