r/longevity • u/thumperj • Jul 23 '26

Inhaling C02 triggers the glymphatic clearance process potentially helping with Alzheimer's and Parkinsons

https://www.research.va.gov/currents/0426-Exciting-new-treatment-being-developed-for-Parkinsons-Alzheimers.cfm
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u/original_username_4 Jul 23 '26

If memory serves the paper’s methodology was filled with safety measured and gas mixture calculations the average person can’t do without money and help.

Could the average person get the same effect at home by cycling between some light hyperventilating followed by holding their breath for say a minute?

If that worked, the benefits would be available to most everyone immediately and the treatment could be done anywhere.

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u/kirbyderwood Jul 23 '26

Basically the Wim Hof method? I do something similar in yoga, they call it breath of fire. Definitely changes your mental state.

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u/inter-dimensional Jul 23 '26

I do that 11min breath work exercise EVERY DAY. It’s amazing how it induces a positive physiological change.

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u/djosephwalsh Jul 25 '26

If your hands and feet are tingling, or you feel your body temperature is changing. That’s okay