Intermittent Hypoxia
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3-15 cycles/day of intermittent hypoxia elicits therapeutic benefits for the heart, autonomic nervous system, immune system, glycemic control, & more
Hypoxia lowers blood glucose independent of insulin
Intermittent hypoxia improves the innate immune system and has a net anti-inflammatory effect
Sleeping in moderate hypoxia decreases weight and fasting blood sugars
Resting or exercising in moderate hypoxia increases insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetics
Hypoxic, intermittent exercise improves insulin sensitivity and beta cell function in type 2 diabetics
Moderate exercise in hypoxia improves insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetics
Hypoxia has positive impacts on insulin and blood glucose levels while also increasing energy expenditure
Obstructive sleep apnea causes hypertension
Intermittent hypoxic training improves cardiovascular, autonomic, and respiratory control in COPD
One session of intermittent hypoxia induces positive adaptations in type 1 diabetics
Intermittent hypoxia is beneficial in sedentary, non-athletic, and clinical populations.
Intermittent hypoxia increases production and storage of nitric oxide
The protective role of nitric oxide during adaptation to hypoxia
Intermittent hypoxia increases brain blood flow by 20%