Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) addressing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's by increasing oxygen supply to brain tissues, promoting neuroprotection, and supporting cognitive and motor function improvement.

Treatment of Neurodegenerative Disease with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s are devastating conditions that progressively impair cognitive and motor functions, severely affecting the quality of life for patients and their families. While current treatments focus on symptom management, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) presents a promising complementary approach to slow disease progression and enhance brain function.

HBOT works by delivering concentrated oxygen in a pressurized environment, which increases the amount of oxygen dissolved in the blood. This surplus of oxygen supports neurogenesis (the growth of new neurons), improves mitochondrial function, and reduces inflammation—factors critical in neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s. For Alzheimer’s, research suggests that HBOT may help improve memory, cognitive function, and even reduce the buildup of amyloid plaques, a hallmark of the disease. In Parkinson’s, HBOT has shown potential in reducing motor symptoms, such as tremors, while enhancing overall brain function.

Studies have indicated that HBOT can improve blood flow and oxygenation in the brain, facilitating the repair of damaged neural tissue. At Hyperbaric Health Services, our experienced team tailors HBOT protocols to meet the unique needs of patients with neurodegenerative diseases. Our goal is to provide a non-invasive, adjunctive treatment that enhances the brain’s healing capacity and potentially slows the progression of these debilitating conditions.

Supporting Evidence

1. The Benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease

Overview: This article explains how HBOT can be beneficial in treating Parkinson’s disease by increasing oxygen levels in the brain, reducing inflammation, and improving motor functions. It highlights patient experiences and the potential neuroprotective effects of HBOT.
Link: Hyperbarics Orlando on HBOT for Parkinson’s

2. Parkinson’s and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Overview: This resource explores how HBOT can be a supportive therapy for Parkinson’s disease, focusing on improved quality of life, reduced symptoms, and enhanced brain function through increased oxygen delivery.
Link: Parkinson’s Resource on HBOT for Parkinson’s

3. HBOT for Parkinson’s Disease: A Treatment Overview

Overview: Baromedical’s article discusses how HBOT helps reduce oxidative stress and inflammation in patients with Parkinson’s, improving motor skills and slowing the disease's progression.
Link: Baromedical Overview on HBOT for Parkinson’s

4. The Impact of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Neurodegenerative Diseases

Overview: Published in Frontiers in Neurology, this article examines the effect of HBOT on neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. It reviews how HBOT promotes neuroplasticity and reduces cognitive decline.
Link: Frontiers in Neurology Study on HBOT for Neurodegenerative Diseases

5. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease at The Oxford Center

Overview: This page from The Oxford Center highlights how HBOT improves blood flow to the brain, enhances oxygen delivery, and helps alleviate symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
Link: The Oxford Center on HBOT for Parkinson’s

6. Parkinson’s Disease and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Overview: Sara’s Garden discusses how HBOT supports brain health and helps mitigate the progression of Parkinson’s by promoting cellular repair and improving oxygen flow to areas affected by the disease.
Link: Sara’s Garden on HBOT for Parkinson’s

7. HBOT and Cognitive Function in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Overview: This PubMed study reviews the potential of HBOT to improve cognitive function in patients with neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s disease by reducing oxidative damage and improving brain metabolism.
Link: PubMed Study on HBOT for Neurodegenerative Diseases

8. Effects of HBOT on Alzheimer’s Disease

Overview: This study focuses on the effects of HBOT on Alzheimer’s disease, showing improvements in cognitive function, reduced brain inflammation, and better brain oxygenation in patients undergoing HBOT.
Link: PubMed Study on HBOT for Alzheimer’s

9. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy as a Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease

Overview: This PMC article explores how HBOT has been used to reduce cognitive decline and improve brain function in patients with Alzheimer’s disease by increasing oxygen flow to the brain.
Link: PMC Article on HBOT for Alzheimer’s

10. The Neuroprotective Role of HBOT in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Overview: This article discusses the neuroprotective effects of HBOT in treating both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, highlighting how oxygen therapy can enhance brain repair and slow disease progression.
Link: PMC Study on HBOT for Neurodegenerative Diseases