Performance Decline and Long-Term COVID-19 Effects
Many people complain of reduced physical capacity or other health impairments following a COVID-19 infection or vaccination. When the so-called “spike protein” of the coronavirus enters the bloodstream or organs, it can cause immune system overreactions and blood “clumping”. These “clumps” impair blood circulation and thus the supply of vital oxygen to the body’s cells. Even if this does not necessarily lead to serious complications, permanent fatigue and a decline in performance can be the result.
Help Through Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT, O2 therapy) aims to increase the body’s oxygen supply and promote cellular regeneration. This treatment lasts around 90 minutes. In a special chamber, you breathe medically pure oxygen through a mask under slight overpressure. Oxygen therapy is recommended as a multi-week course of treatment. Individual test sessions are also possible.
Scientific findings show that these treatments can improve blood circulation in organs such as the brain and heart. As a result, an increase in brain performance and an optimization of organ functions have been documented. An Israeli study also found that the cells’ telomeres lengthened after 60 sessions. This means that the cells rejuvenated and regenerated.