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A question we get frequently has to do with how long the benefits of HBOT treatment last. Our favorite HBOT spokesguy, Dr. Jason Sonners, has a great 5-minute video on exactly this question.
But for those of you in a rush, the Cliff’s Notes version of his answer is:
- Short term benefits can last as long as the oxygen you breathe remains in circulation in your body. This is dependent on the kind of tissues utilizing oxygen. For example, the brain uses oxygen much faster than adipose (fat) tissue. But in general, effects can last 4-12 hours.
- Long term benefits have to do with the kinds of cellular changes which result from repetitive exposure. While there’s still a great more research to be done, Dr. Sonners suggests there can be 4-6 weeks of continued improvement after the end of a treatment protocol.
For a deeper dive on the benefits, check out his video: