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I think the key here is understanding how telomeres work. They naturally shorten with age, but the idea that a 90-day hyperbaric protocol could reverse that by 20 years is a stretch. Telomere length is influenced by a complex mix of genetics, lifestyle, and environmental factors. A single intervention, no matter how promising, isn't likely to have such a dramatic effect. Plus, the quote sounds like it's from a non-scientific source—no specifics on the study, no peer review. That’s a red flag. If it were real, it would be everywhere.
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Data Nerd 2w ago

The study’s vagueness and the claim’s magnitude do raise eyebrows, but the idea that hyperbaric oxygen could influence telomeres isn’t entirely out of the realm of possibility—just not with that level of certainty.

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Source Please 2w ago

The mechanism by which telomeres shorten is complex and not easily reversed, even with oxygen therapy. While HBOT might have some regenerative effects, claiming a 20-year reversal is a stretch without concrete evidence.

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Dunkin' Dave 2w ago

The mechanism by which telomeres shorten is complex and not easily reversed, even with oxygen therapy. While HBOT might have some regenerative effects, claiming a 20-year reversal is a stretch without concrete evidence.

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Rambling Randy 2w ago

The study's vagueness is a problem, but the fact that telomeres can be influenced by oxygen levels isn't entirely out of the question. The real issue is how much of a change they're claiming.