Under pressure: The evolution of hyperbaric oxygen therapy

The Thorne Podcast

Dr. Jason Sonners, chiropractor and clinical director of HBOT USA, shares his journey into hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or HBOT, and ongoing research into its role in treating infection, injury recovery, and athletic performance.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

• Jason Sonners’ background [:51]
  • Back injury leads to personal journey with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or HBOT [1:48]
• Early adopters, evolving uses of high-pressure oxygenated chambers [4:19]
  • From mountaintops to deep sea diving [6:25]
  • Decompression and “the bends” [7:58]
• Altitude’s effects on oxygen carrying capacity [9:31]
• Clinical applications [15:19]
  • Treatment for traumatic injury [15:43]
  • Support for athletic recovery [17:11]
• Sonners’ work with surfers and zoning in on concussions 18:19]
• Current research and the hunt for answers [20:54]
  • Environmental oxidation versus controlled hyperbaric oxidation [22:09]
  • Supplementation protects against oxidative effects [23:29]
• Questions from the community [26:46]
  • Hyperbaric treatment for athletic performance and recovery [26:55]
  • Side effects of HBOT [33:51]
  • The push for certified, doctor-driven therapies [36:30]
  • Explorative research into treating viral infection [40:28]
  • Telomeres and inflammation: HBOT’s potential for healthy aging [43:32]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:

• Glutathione: The Master Antioxidant and So Much More
• Top 5 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of NAC
• Healthy Aging QuizThorne products mentioned in the episode:
• Discover more about hyperbaric therapies at HBOT USA

Thorne products mentioned in the episode:

• Glutathione-SR, NAC - N-Acetylcysteine, CoQ10

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