Symptoms of Oxygen Deficiency
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Increased Infections
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Tumors
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Sexual dysfunction
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Irrational behavior
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Irritability
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Muscle aches and pains
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Lung insufficiencies
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Dizziness
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Depression
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Headaches
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General body weakness
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Weight Gain
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Cancer and Disease
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Fatigue and Sleep Disorders
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Suppression of the Immune System
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Circulation Problems
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Poor Digestion
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Memory Loss & Poor Concentration
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Hangovers
Levels of Oxygen Deficiency
Concentration of Oxygen Effects:
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23-24% Volume Considered Normal
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19.5% Minimum “Safe Level”; OSHA, NIOSH
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17% Impairment of judgment starts
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16% First signs of anoxia appear
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16-12% Breathing and pulse rate increases, muscular coordination is impaired
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14-10% Consciousness continuous; emotional upsets; abnormal fatigue upon exertion, disturbed respiration
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10-6% Nausea and vomiting, inability to move freely and loss of consciousness
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6% Convulsive movements and gasping respiration occurs; respiration stops and a few minutes later Heart action ceases
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0% Brain activity ceases; Death