Altitude Sickness
Also known as: Acosta’s Disease; High-Altitude Hypoxia; High-Altitude Sickness; Mountain Sickness
Description
Altitude Sickness is a syndrome caused by low inspired Oxygen pressure (as occurs at high altitudes). It is a form of Hypoxia.
These Substances may Alleviate Altitude Sickness
Amino Acids
Arginine may increase Oxygen uptake in the Lungs in persons with Altitude Sickness (due to its role in the production of Nitric Oxide, which in turn may improve Blood Circulation via vasodilation). [1]
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