Can Pressurized Oxygen Actually Rewire Your Depressed Brain?

In today's episode we're exploring Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), a treatment originally for decompression sickness that is now showing potential for rewiring depressed brains.Depression affects one in three people, and traditional antidepressants fail roughly 30% of patients.We look at how HBOT works by having patients breathe pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber, which causes oxygen to dissolve into blood plasma at much higher concentrations.This floods key brain areas with oxygen, boosting cellular function and mitigating chronic neuroinflammation, a contributor to persistent low mood.The evidence is promising but preliminary, particularly for those with treatment-resistant depression or traumatic brain injuries.However, HBOT courses can cost thousands of dollars, and research suggests it works best when combined with other interventions like psychotherapy or medication.Podcast Source: https://foodnourish.net/how-to-repair-your-dna-naturally/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/foodnourish-deep-dives--6602003/support.🤗 Support the show: Become a supporter for just 2€ per month to remove advertisements and help us continue bringing interesting topics while confronting mainstream narratives on health. Support FoodNourish Deep Dives