Oxygen cocktails: benefits and harms

A few years ago in Russia there was a real boom in oxygen cocktails. With the help of this miracle drink, manufacturers promised to save us from a number of ailments. Over time, interest in them has waned a little, but most people still have no idea what an oxygen cocktail is and “what they 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 for the treatment and prevention of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. The principle is based on the interaction of oxygen with phytocomponents and vitamins, resulting in faster tissue restoration, improved metabolism, blood circulation, and strengthened the immune system.

In Soviet times, oxygen cocktails were used exclusively for medicinal purposes and were given out in kindergartens and sanatoriums. 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 blood and distributed throughout the body. To improve the taste of the drink, fresh juice without pulp, milk, fruit juice, fruit or special flavoring additives are added to it. To make the cocktail even more useful, you can fortify it with herbal infusions. In this case, the foaming agent is licorice root, egg white or licorice. Knead like this drink using a cocktail mixer or oxygen mixer.

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

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

Harm of an oxygen cocktail

In principle, the oxygen cocktail itself cannot cause harm; it is useful for absolutely everyone: children, athletes, pregnant women, teenagers, 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 avoiding 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 dose is 1-2 cocktails per day, 500 ml each, course duration 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 asthma attacks;
• intolerance to individual components, allergic reactions;
• urolithiasis;
• inflammatory processes of the stomach and duodenum;
• diabetes mellitus;
• disorders 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 residents. To boost our immunity, we eat pills by the handful, 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 fitness club nearby; it is quite possible to set up an oxygen bar at home.

What will you need for this?

1. To get started, purchase a cocktail bottle or a special oxygen mixer. In the first case, the foam turns out to be less airy and dense, but highly saturated with oxygen. In the second, the foam is thicker.
2. Purchase any of several types of oxygen source. It may 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 is equipped with a convenient faucet and can be found at the pharmacy. An oxygen concentrator is the most convenient option. It is not cheap, but its advantage is that it independently releases oxygen from the air.
3. Dry or raw egg yolk can act as a foaming agent, but this method risks becoming infected with salmonellosis. In addition, it has a limited shelf life of only 2 days. The downside of licorice root is its alcohol content. It is better to use special formulations that are safe for health and created taking into account all needs.
4. The basis can be juice without pulp, milk, decoctions of medicinal herbs, water, fruit drinks or special syrups with a variety of flavors. Remember that carbonated water, various oils and juice pulp may interfere with the creation of a thick foam. These liquids are not suitable for making cocktails.

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

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

Harm of an oxygen cocktail for children

Like any product, oxygen cocktails can bring benefit and harm, especially for a 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 your baby, you can change the flavor and aroma base and create your own individual recipe.

You should not use egg whites as a foaming agent, especially raw ones. 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 is necessary to say 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.

Having taken into account all the recommendations and consulted with a doctor, you can safely give your child this tasty “medicine” in moderate doses.

The benefits of an oxygen cocktail for children

Polluted air, harmful emissions from industrial enterprises, exhaust gases from numerous cars - all this has a detrimental effect on the functioning of human organs. Children and adolescents especially feel the lack of oxygen. An active, inquisitive baby 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 suffers less from ARVI, becomes calmer and more balanced, sleeps and eats well. The intestinal microflora also improves, reducing the risk diseases dysbacteriosis, problems with the respiratory system are much less likely to occur.

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

Such health procedures in kindergartens have been popular since Soviet times during the season of colds and viral diseases. Health is guaranteed by trained medical staff who prepare the drink taking into account the individual characteristics of each baby.

An oxygen cocktail is indispensable during educational stress and overload, when the child’s body works to the limit and requires regular recuperation. During grueling exercises, the growing body needs to be fed. Thanks to oxygen saturation, children become more diligent, their concentration and ability to learn increases. The teenager retains the strength and desire to learn new things, play sports and extracurricular activities. The standard portion 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 effects 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 in the fresh air.

Pregnant woman you need 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 intake 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 a woman and child.
3. The cocktail is also useful for anemia, because its use helps increase hemoglobin.
4. The expectant mother's body becomes less vulnerable to infections and viruses due to increased immunity.

Oxygen cocktail: reviews

Anya, 14 years old: Every year at school we drink oxygen cocktails in courses. They say this should boost our immunity. To be honest, I didn’t notice any special effect; I get sick just as often as before. But this drink is very tasty, I enjoy eating the foam and drinking the juice that remains at the bottom.

Yulia, 30 years old: In the pharmacy next to our house, they installed a special device with which they prepare oxygen cocktails. Sometimes a whole line of mothers and children line up to try the miracle drink. I also tried probably all possible flavors. I really like the big head of foam that melts in your mouth. Since I play sports, I think such a cocktail will only benefit me; I actually get sick less than twice as often.

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