Hydrogen peroxide is marketed as a way to increase energy, prevent cancer and infections, and dissolve fatty tissue. However, there is no scientific evidence to support these claims, and the body absorbs oxygen through the lungs, not the digestive system. Additionally, the amount of oxygen in hydrogen peroxide is not enough to make a difference.
Hydrogen peroxide is water that has had additional oxygen introduced into the water under pressure. Among the touted benefits of hydrogen peroxide is that by drinking hydrogen peroxide, a person will have more oxygen pumped into the bloodstream. There is no scientific evidence that oxygenated drinking water has any benefits.
Water is created by a combination of hydrogen and oxygen. More than half of the human body is made up of water. People need to consume fluids like water to stay hydrated and healthy. Lack of water in the human body can lead to dehydration and ultimately death.
Oxygen is also necessary for human life. The human body absorbs oxygen from the air through the lungs. From there, the oxygen eventually binds to the red blood cells in the bloodstream where the cells carry the oxygen to be used throughout the body. Blood can absorb much more oxygen than water.
Proponents of hydrogen peroxide believe that it can increase energy because more oxygen will enter the bloodstream. Also, this water is said to help prevent cancer, prevent viral infections, and prevent bacterial infections. Hydrogen peroxide is also supposed to help boost the immune system, help the body absorb prescription drugs more effectively, and improve digestion.
Hydrogen peroxide is often marketed to those interested in physical fitness. In this case, it is supposed to make the exercise more effective due to the increased levels of oxygen available in the body. As an added health benefit, it is said to help dissolve fatty tissue.
Science does not support the claims made by manufacturers of hydrogen peroxide. Biology shows that oxygen is absorbed by the body through the lungs. Water is absorbed throughout the body through the digestive system. Most people who have ingested water into their lungs find the sensation unpleasant because the lungs are not designed to absorb water. As with water in the lungs, oxygen is unlikely to be absorbed into the bloodstream via the digestive system.
It is also not possible for the water to absorb enough oxygen to make a difference, even if the body could absorb oxygen along with the water. Human beings can absorb more oxygen in one breath than the amount of oxygen that can be pressurized in water. Also, when the bottle of hydrogen peroxide is opened, much of the oxygen in the bottle will escape into the air. Oxygen can also escape through the plastic bottle while the bottle is on the shelf before you buy it.
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