“More healthy, more energetic, more robust mitochondria, the better chances to prevent cancer and also fight cancer.” — Ark Prokop
I had a fascinating conversation with Dr. Ark Prokop, an expert in how our cells work and how oxygen affects our bodies, on the Born to Heal podcast. He introduced the idea of intermittent hypoxia training, which is when you purposely change the amount of oxygen in your body. Dr. Prokop believes that this could be a powerful way to improve overall health and prevent long-term illnesses.
What is Intermittent Hypoxic Training?
Intermittent hypoxic training is when you expose your body to short periods of low oxygen, followed by periods of normal or slightly higher oxygen. By putting your body through these changes in oxygen levels, you can make your cells adapt in helpful ways.
Intermittent hypoxic training is valuable because it can make your mitochondria work better.
Mitochondria are tiny parts in your cells that make energy. Dr. Prokop explained that when you challenge your mitochondria with different oxygen levels, they have to adapt and become more efficient. As a result, your body gets better at making energy and keeping your cells healthy.
One of the most exciting benefits of intermittent hypoxic training, according to Dr. Prokop, is its potential to strengthen your immune system.
By carefully exposing your cells to controlled oxygen stress, you can:
– Increase the production of antioxidants
– Reduce inflammation in your body
– Improve your body's ability to fight off infections
– Possibly help treat serious conditions like cancer and Lyme disease
These improvements in immune function can help you become more resilient against various health challenges.
Tapping into the Power of Elite Athletes
Top athletes have long used altitude training to perform better. It's common to hear about boxers, Olympians, and Ironman competitors training in the Colorado mountains.
Intermittent hypoxic training takes this idea a step further, letting you get similar benefits without having to travel to high-altitude places. By carefully adjusting oxygen levels, you can make your body adapt in ways that help athletes push their limits and achieve amazing feats of strength and endurance.
It's important to remember that Dr. Prokop doesn't say intermittent hypoxic training should replace regular medical treatments. Instead, he suggests that it could be a helpful addition to improving your well-being.
By making your mitochondria work better, boosting your immune system, and increasing your body's resilience, intermittent hypoxic training can work together with other therapies to help you achieve the best possible health.
Future of Intermittent Hypoxic Training
Dr. Prokop's ideas about the potential of intermittent hypoxic training paint an exciting picture for the future of health and living longer. As scientists continue to learn more about how intermittent hypoxic training works, it's clear that this technique holds great promise.
If you are interested in the science behind his claims, I encourage you to listen to the full episode as Dr. Prokop does go into detail with his research and findings.
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Dr. Katie
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