Oxygen cocktails: benefits and harms

A few years ago, there was a real boom in oxygen cocktails in Russia. With the help of a miracle drink, the manufacturers promised to save us from a number of ailments. After a while, interest in them faded a little, but most people still have no idea what an oxygen cocktail is and “what to eat it with”.

Oxygen cocktail: benefits

The oxygen cocktail is not an overseas invention at all. Its author is a Soviet scientist who in the 60s of the last century discovered the so-called oxygen foam - it was used to treat and prevent diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. The principle is based on the interaction of oxygen with phytocomponents and vitamins, as a result of which faster tissue regeneration occurs, metabolism and blood circulation improve, and the immune system is strengthened.

In Soviet times, oxygen cocktails were used exclusively for medicinal purposes, they were given out in kindergartens and sanatoriums-dispensaries. In our time, due to the widespread obsession with philosophy healthy lifestyle, these drinks have become something of an eco-cocktail. They are sold in fitness clubs, pharmacies and even shopping centers.

The main component of the cocktail is oxygen foam, which is instantly absorbed into the bloodstream and spreads throughout the body. To improve the taste of the drink, fresh juice without pulp, milk, fruit drink, fruit or special flavoring additives are added to it. To make the cocktail even more useful, you can vitaminize it with herbal infusions. In this case, the foaming agent is licorice root, egg white, or licorice. Knead this drink using a cocktail or oxygen mixer.

Already at the beginning of the 21st century, additional studies were carried out, which proved that regular consumption of the drink:

• improves metabolism;
• has a beneficial effect on the digestive tract, cardiovascular and respiratory systems;
• enhances immune function;
• effective for insomnia and overweight;
• relieves fatigue, including chronic;
• restores the strength of athletes after training;
• stimulates blood circulation;
• helps with anemia;
• recommended for eliminating fetal hypoxia during pregnancy.

The harm of oxygen cocktail

In principle, an oxygen cocktail by itself cannot be harmful, it is useful to absolutely everyone: children, athletes, pregnant women, adolescents, people with various diseases and residents of megacities. But some components of the drink can cause allergic reactions. Raw chicken protein is especially dangerous in this case. It is also worth giving up its use for those who suffer from diseases associated with disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.

To avoid negative consequences, the oxygen cocktail must be taken correctly - with a spoon, in small portions, but in no case through a straw, this can lead to bloating. The recommended rate is 1-2 cocktails per day, 500 ml each, the duration of the course is two weeks.

Oxygen cocktail: contraindications

Despite all the benefits of the drink, some categories of people should refuse to take an oxygen cocktail. First of all, these are those who have been diagnosed with the following diseases:

• hypertension;
• acute attacks of asthma;
• intolerance to individual components, allergic reactions;
• urolithiasis disease;
• inflammatory processes of the stomach and duodenum;
• diabetes;
• disturbances in the respiratory system;
• poisoning.

Be sure to pay attention to the sanitary conditions of the place where the cocktail is prepared.

Oxygen cocktail at home

Of course, the best way to saturate the body with the necessary oxygen is a trip to nature, where you can breathe in plenty of fresh air. But, unfortunately, we do not always have such an opportunity.

Oxygen starvation is the main cause of depression, chronic fatigue and insomnia in urban dwellers. To increase immunity, we eat pills in handfuls, not realizing that ordinary oxygen can save us. To provide the body with this vital element, it is not necessary to have a pharmacy or a fitness club nearby; it is quite possible to arrange an oxygen bar at home.

What is needed for this?

1. Get started with a cocktail or a dedicated oxygen mixer. In the first case, the foam is less airy and dense, but perfectly saturated with oxygen. In the second, the foam is thicker.
2. Purchase any of several types of oxygen source. It can be in a large container, then you need to take care of the space where it will be stored. The oxygen mixture in the can can be stored for a long time and periodically refilled, it will not take up much space. The oxygen pillow has a convenient tap and can be found at the pharmacy. An oxygen concentrator is the most convenient option. It is not cheap, but it has the advantage of self-extracting oxygen from the air.
3. Dry or raw egg yolk can act as a foaming agent, but this method threatens to become infected with salmonellosis. In addition, it has a limited shelf life of only 2 days. The minus of licorice root is the alcohol content. It is better to use special formulations that are safe for health and are designed to meet all your needs.
4. The basis can be juice without pulp, milk, decoctions of medicinal herbs, water, fruit drink or special syrups with various flavors. Remember that soda, oils, and juice pulp can all get in the way of creating a thick foam. These liquids are not suitable for making cocktails.

To make a tasty and healthy treat with your own hands, you need to take 100 ml of the base (herbal tea, fruit drink, cherry, apple or any other juice) and add 10 g of the composition to form a foam. We mix everything well, put it in a glass and saturate the contents with oxygen. It is better to drink the cocktail right away, otherwise some of the bubbles will evaporate.

An interesting technique is used in bars and nightclubs - grenadine, rum or any other alcoholic syrup are added to oxygen cocktails. Of course, the benefits of this drink rather dubious, but the taste is quite acceptable.

The harm of an oxygen cocktail for children

As with any product, oxygen cocktails can bring benefit and harm, the more fragile child's body. The main disadvantage of bright fruit and berry drinks is the possible manifestation of allergies or intolerance to certain components. Having found out what exactly causes rashes in the baby, you can change the taste and aroma base and make your own individual recipe.

Do not use egg white as a foaming agent, especially raw egg white. This product can lead to unpleasant consequences - the child will become infected with the dangerous disease salmonellosis. Contraindications for use are asthma, bronchitis, gastritis, stomach ulcers, and high fever.

Separately, it must be said about the intestines. If the baby suffers from flatulence and frequent bloating, then regular use of an oxygen cocktail can lead to the development of colitis.

Taking into account all the recommendations and consulting a doctor, the child can safely give this tasty "medicine" in moderate doses.

Benefits of an oxygen cocktail for children

Polluted air, harmful emissions from industrial enterprises, exhaust gases of numerous cars - all this has a detrimental effect on the functioning of human organs. Children and adolescents especially feel the lack of oxygen. A mobile, inquisitive kid requires a huge amount of energy, and without redox reactions involving an important element, this is simply impossible. Penetrating into the blood, oxygen carries it throughout the body, due to which the child is less sick with ARVI, becomes calmer and more balanced, sleeps and eats well. The intestinal microflora also improves, the risk decreases diseases dysbiosis, problems with the respiratory system occur much less often.

In the absence of contraindications, children from three years of age are prescribed a course of 1 to 15 days, one serving - 150 ml. After a month, the course can be repeated. Fragrant foam is usually to the taste of babies and they eat it with pleasure.

Such wellness procedures in kindergartens have been popular since Soviet times during the season of colds and viral diseases. The guarantee of health will be a trained medical staff who prepares a drink taking into account the individual characteristics of each baby.

An oxygen cocktail is indispensable for educational stresses and overloads, when the child's body is working to the limit and requires regular recuperation. During grueling activities, the growing body needs to be nourished. Owing to oxygen saturation, children become more diligent, their concentration and learning ability increase. The teenager retains the strength and desire to learn new things, go in for sports and extracurricular activities. The standard serving for children from 6 to 14 years old is 200-250 ml daily.

Oxygen cocktails for pregnant women

Thanks to a thorough study of the effect of oxygen cocktails, scientists have found that this drink not only does not harm, but also has a beneficial effect on the health of the mother and the unborn baby. It is especially important to follow the doctor's recommendations about its use for those women who cannot often be outdoors.

A pregnant woman it is necessary to consume an oxygen cocktail of 200-400 ml per day for a month. What is its use?

1. The most important purpose of the drink is to prevent fetal hypoxia. Insufficient oxygen supply can lead to death in the womb, so do not neglect the advice of specialists.
2. Insufficient oxygenation of the placenta can also cost the life of the woman and child.
3. The cocktail is also useful for anemia, because its use contributes to an increase in hemoglobin.
4. The body of the expectant mother becomes less vulnerable to infections and viruses by increasing immunity.

Oxygen cocktail: reviews

Anya, 14 years old: Every year at school we drink oxygen cocktails in courses. It is said to boost our immunity. To be honest, I did not notice a special effect, I get sick as often as before. But on the other hand, this drink is very tasty, I am happy to eat the foam and drink the juice that remains at the bottom.

Yulia, 30 years old: In a pharmacy, next to our house, a special apparatus was installed with the help of which oxygen cocktails are prepared. Sometimes a whole line of mothers and kids line up to taste the miracle drink. I also tried, probably, all possible tastes. Love the big head of foam that melts in your mouth. Since I go in for sports, I think that such a cocktail will only benefit me, I really get sick less often than twice.

Ekaterina, 34 years old: At the last place of work, we were regularly pampered with oxygen cocktails. They did it like this: they mixed ordinary juice with licorice root syrup, poured everything into a cocktail and got a delicious and aromatic drink at the exit. It seems to me that rumors about its miraculous effect on the body are greatly exaggerated, this is definitely not a panacea for all diseases. But if you like it, why not, just eat it slowly, otherwise you can get bloating.