Hypoxia

Also known as:  Hypoxic Stress;  Oxygen Starvation

Hypoxia involves a deficiency of (but not total loss of) Oxygen in the body's tissues.

Amino Acids

 Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC) may reduce the damage caused by Hypoxia.  ^[1]

 Arginine may increase Oxygen uptake in the Lungs of persons with Hypoxia (due to its role in the production of Nitric Oxide, which in turn improves Blood Circulation via vasodilation).  ^[2]

Amino Acid Derivatives

 Pangamic Acid may prevent Hypoxia (by stimulating the transportation of Oxygen to the Blood from the Lungs). 

Carotenoids

 Crocetin may alleviate Hypoxia by improving the transport of Oxygen via the Plasma to the Brain, Muscles, Heart and other tissues of the body. 

Hormones

 Melatonin may protect the Brain against Hypoxia-induced production of Kainic Acid. 

Lipids

 Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) may help to prevent the damage caused to the Neurons of the Hippocampus by Hypoxia (DHA is only effective for this purpose if it is administered daily for an extended period prior to Hypoxia occurring).  ^[3]

Minerals

 Germanium may increase lifespan under conditions of Hypoxia. 

Quinones

 PQQ (PQQ) may prevent the toxic effects of Hypoxia (by enhancing the function of Complex 1 in the Mitochondria of Cells).  ^[4]

Smart Drugs

 Centrophenoxine may protect the Brain from the effects of Hypoxia.  ^[5]