What Happens in a 1.3 ATA Chamber? A 2022 Study Explained

A 2022 study by Takemura et al. looked at healthy adults spending 45 minutes in a 1.3 ATA chamber with about 30% oxygen, a protocol that aligns with the mild hyperbaric conditions used in O2 Box sessions without headgear.  

The study compared two conditions: normal air at 1.0 ATA with 20.9% oxygen, and mild hyperbaric oxygen at 1.3 ATA with approximately 30% oxygen. Ten healthy adults completed both trials on separate days.  

Researchers found that after exposure in the 1.3 ATA condition, participants had a lower heart rate and higher peripheral oxygen saturation than in the control condition. The paper also reported greater post-exposure change ratios for systolic and diastolic blood pressure, while noting that people with hypertension may require attention when using mild hyperbaric oxygen.  

In simple terms, the body showed measurable oxygen- and circulation-related changes in a mild hyperbaric environment. That is why O2 Box is designed to support oxygen availability, circulation, and whole-body recovery in a comfortable, non-invasive wellness setting.

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Study source:

Takemura A. Exposure to a mild hyperbaric oxygen environment elevates blood pressure.Journal of Physical Therapy Science. 2022;34(5):360–364. PubMed/PMC source available here.

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