Breath Analysis: An overview

Breath analysis is a test during which a person’s exhaled gases are analyzed. Its origins date back to the early 20th century when scientists looked to analyze and understand the most fundamental mechanism of all living organisms on our planet: oxygen absorption and utilization.?

Since its inception, breath analysis has been given many names, including metabolic testing, VO2 max testing, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, and cardio-metabolic analysis. The names derive from their ability to analyze the three primary mechanisms that participate in oxygen absorption, transfer, and utilization: our lungs, heart, cells, and bloodstream.

In this article, we dive into the biomarkers breath analysis analyses and how they are translated into actionable evaluators of our health and performance.?

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