In 1980, the German Medical Society for Ozone Therapy conducted a study by polling 644 therapists about their 384,775 patients. Overall, the poll covered 5,579,238 ozone treatments. Forty cases of side effects were noted for a total rate of 0.000007%, with only four fatalities. This indicates ozone can be one of the safest therapies available.
Many problems in the human body form in low oxygen environments. Yeasts, fungus, many bacteria and viruses are anaerobic and thrive in low oxygen environments. When exposed to high oxygen, they die and can then be detoxified from the body through the liver, kidneys or sweat.
Ozone and Medical Therapies
Ozone
is versatile and powerful. In Europe, extensive research has been done
on ozone in medical settings. Some of the possible effects include:
Inactivation of viruses, bacteria and fungi: Ozone
disrupts the stability of damaged cell envelopes through the
per-oxidation of lipoproteins and phospholipids. In viruses, ozone
damages the capsid and the reproductive cycle by interrupting contact
between the virus and cells. Cells that have been infected by viruses
previously have weak coatings and are more susceptible to being
destroyed. In fungi, at certain stages ozone inhibits cell growth.
Enhanced circulation: Clumping of red blood cells due
to circulatory disease decreases oxygen absorption and hinders blood
flow. Red cell flexibility decreases, preventing them from traveling
down tiny capillaries. Viscosity of the blood increases. Clumping is
reduced with ozone therapy and cell flexibility returns with greater
oxygen carrying capabilities. Viscosity decreases as tissues are
oxygenated. Ozone can also reduce plaque in arteries through oxidation,
unclogging vessels by allowing removal of breakdown products.
Oxygen metabolism stimulation: Ozone produces an
increase in the glycolysis rate of red blood cells. This stimulates
2.3-diphosphoglycerate, shifting to the right the oxy-hemoglobin curve.
This raises the release of oxygen to surrounding tissues. Enzyme
production is stimulated and enzymes act as cell wall protectors and
free radical scavengers. The Krebs cycle is activated by enhancing
pyruvate's oxidative decarboxylation, kick-starting the production of
ATP. There is also a significant reduction in HADH which helps in the
oxidation of cytochromes.
Malignant tumors: Malignant cells have a higher rate
of glycolysis which means they produce more lactate. With ozone,
lactate production is decreased significantly, showing that the cell's
metabolism is inhibited. Cells in tumors are peroxide intolerant due to
insufficient catalase and peroxidase. Ozone is then able to oxidize
the outer layer of malignant cells and destroys them.
Immune system activation: The production of interleukin and interferon is stimulated by ozone, which causes a cascade of immunological reactions.
Peroxide formation: Ozone reacts with the lipid
layer's unsaturated fatty acids, forming hydro peroxides. This produces
peroxyl radicals that are vital for killer cell actions.
The Vital Nature of Oxygen
Oxygen is vital to the body's health. Sugar and oxygen are the primary
nutrients required by cells to create energy for life functions. These
include synthesis of chemicals compounds, transport of molecules and
mechanical jobs like contractions of muscles. There are thousands of
these reactions happening all the time. They allow the immune system to
battle infections, the heart to pump our blood, the nervous system to
process information and the digestive tract to digest food.
Oxygen is also necessary for the structural components of organic
compounds used as essential nutrients, like fatty acids and vitamins.
It plays a big role in removing waste from the system. As we age, our
bodies transport and extract oxygen with less efficiency. The effect of
lack of oxygen decreases nutrient flow to tissues, the impairment of
necessary chemical reactions and the growth of deficiency diseases.
Therefore an abundance of oxygen can create well being and health.
Disclaimer: The information provided here is for informational
purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional
medical advice. No health claims have been evaluated by the FDA nor has
the FDA approved ozone to cure, diagnose or prevent disease. Because
every person is unique, we recommend you consult your health care
practitioner about using ozone for your situation.