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  • Gerontology
  • Physiology
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Aging is a natural process involving physiological decline, frailty, and increased disease risk.
  • Decreased oxygen supply is a key factor contributing to age-related functional loss.
  • This decline impacts normal physiological functions and overall health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing literature and establish guidelines for healthy aging.
  • To analyze the impact of oxygen supply and autonomic regulation changes on aging.
  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for promoting longevity and well-being.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of published studies on aging, oxygenation, and autonomic function.
  • Analysis of the relationship between age-related changes in oxygen delivery and physiological outcomes.
  • Examination of the role of oxidative stress and autonomic nervous system imbalance in aging.

Main Results:

  • Oxygen uptake and delivery to organs decrease with age, leading to hypoxia and oxidative stress (OS).
  • Hypoxia-induced OS contributes to aging-related diseases and autonomic nervous system (ANS) imbalance.
  • ANS imbalance is implicated in over 85% of chronic illnesses, highlighting its significance in aging.

Conclusions:

  • Aging is intrinsically linked to hypoxia and oxidative stress, which drive disease.
  • Targeting hypoxia, OS, and ANS imbalance offers a promising strategy for age-related diseases.
  • A hybrid approach combining hyperbaric oxygen therapy and vagal nerve stimulation may reverse age-related stress and dysfunction.