Benefits of an Oxygen Bar

Oxygen bars are controversial. Opponents say more scientific research is needed to support health claims while proponents assert health benefits from headache relief to reduced risks for cancer. If you chose to experience an oxygen bar, be careful that any flavors or scents added are not oil-based and you are not prone to allergic reactions as these additives can cause health complications.

Length of Time

• Although most oxygen bars have sessions of 10 minutes or more, it only takes from 3 to 5 minutes to oxygenate your blood.

Improve Memory

• Proponents of oxygen bar use claim that increasing oxygen intake will improve concentration and memory skills.

Relieve Aching Muscles

• Lactic acid build-up in muscles can cause them to ache. Oxygen can help flush lactic acid from muscles, thus relieving muscle ache.

Blood Benefits

• Increased oxygen helps your blood carry oxygen and other nutrients to organs and tissues.

Quicker Healing Time

• Oxygen bar patrons state increased oxygen can aid in your body's healing time from surgery and strenuous exercise.

Stress Relief

• Sitting in an oxygen bar, listening to soft music or natural sounds, breathing aromatic scents and an increased percentage of oxygen may have a calming effect and reduce stress.