Oxygen cocktail - what is it? We have all heard of such an invention. But that this, perhaps, not everyone understands to the end. It is worth describing the positive and negative properties of this drink.
Oxygen cocktail: what is it?
This is a healthy drink that is rich in oxygen. As a rule, various additives are used in its preparation, which make it very tasty.
Very often, this drink can be prescribed by doctors as a prevention of oxygen starvation of the body. Is it true that this method is very effective?
But is it possible, and if possible, how to make an oxygen cocktail at home? For this, expensive and bulky equipment is not needed.
History of creation
Such a cocktail was invented in the 60s of the XX century when scientists studied the effects of pure 99% oxygen (medical) on the gastrointestinal tract. So, the procedure consisted in the fact that foamy oxygen (about 2 liters) was introduced to the person through a probe. And the results were good. A significant improvement in the condition of patients was recorded.
Since the procedure, despite the effect, is extremely unpleasant, N.N. Sirotinin invented an oxygen cocktail. He gained wide popularity in the sanatoriums of the Soviet Union, but was very expensive, so the opportunity to try the effect of the drink on himself was available only to wealthy patients.
Technological progress increased the availability of the cocktail after 10 years, but its popularity fell sharply, the drink was unjustly forgotten. Today, his demand has increased again.
What is an oxygen cocktail made of?
The first cocktails were made from egg whites, carefully whipped. His taste was not one of the most pleasant (raw eggs), and the foam settled very quickly. Therefore, this product was replaced by licorice root. Thanks to the combination with various berry and fruit syrups, vitamins, prevention and treatment have become pleasant.
To date, the oxygen shake mix may include licorice or licorice root, egg whites, or a gelatin solution. Each of the ingredients is the basis for a cocktail, but licorice root is most often used.
Medical institutions sell cocktails filled with medical oxygen from cylinders, and the basis can be milk, fruit syrup, juice, herbal decoction and even water - for every taste.
How much does an oxygen cocktail cost
Such a business continues to gain momentum. He was interested not only in pharmacies and medical facilities, but also in supermarkets, shopping centers, cafes.
Increasingly, you can find the so-called oxy-bars, which specialize exclusively in such a drink as an oxygen cocktail. Its price in medical institutions fluctuates around 50 rubles for a half-liter glass. As for other institutions, the cost will be from 60-70 rubles and above.
It is in such bars that it is easiest to try an oxygen cocktail, what it is, whether it is tasty and how useful it is to ask the bartenders.
The benefits of oxygen cocktail
There is even a special subsection of medicine - oxygen therapy. Scientists (adherents of this trend) argue that regular intake of such a drink has a very beneficial effect on the human body.
What is an oxygen cocktail good for? First of all, immunity is increased, metabolism is stabilized, working capacity is markedly improved, and the symptoms of hypoxia (lack of oxygen in the blood) are also neutralized. And the addition of vitamins to the composition makes it even more useful.
Studies show that once in the gastrointestinal tract, oxygen is immediately absorbed into the blood. Thus, it is absorbed much faster, instantly turning into energy, which stimulates primarily the metabolic processes of the body.
Moreover, such cocktails are recommended for athletes, pregnant women, children and people with weakened immune systems. Residents of large cities with poor ecology will also immediately feel an improvement in their condition. What is an oxygen cocktail for them? It’s like a breath of fresh air in a dusty city.
Who may be harmed by the oxygen drink
Of course, there are many people in the world who can be harmful to an oxygen cocktail. Therefore, before considering the question of how to make an oxygen cocktail at home, it is necessary to clarify whether you fall into the category of people to whom it is contraindicated.
There will be no benefit to a person who is allergic to at least one component. Do not think about an oxygen cocktail, what is such a magic remedy, so an allergic reaction will not occur.
People who have attacks of acute bronchial asthma, have respiratory diseases, will also not feel the beneficial properties. In such cases, it’s better not to try. Moreover, drinking a drink can be dangerous.
Also contraindications include diseases such as hyperthermia, intoxication (poisoning), stomach ulcers, intestinal adhesions, diabetes mellitus, and cholelithiasis.
How to make an oxygen cocktail at home
You can prepare a drink in two ways: technical (oxygen cocktail and mixer) and manual (tube with an aerator or natural foaming agent).
Technical methods, as a rule, are used in various social institutions: schools, kindergartens, sanatoriums and recreation centers, as well as in oxy-bars in private business. With the help of such equipment, the foam is dense and thick. Fillers are used different.
You should know the following rules:
- The temperature of the juice or syrup should be at room temperature;
- Do not press the cylinder valve fully; oxygen must exit slowly to form a thick foam;
- The syrup must be diluted with water in proportions of 3 to 1 ;
- You need to eat a cocktail with a teaspoon and a little;
- Pulp juices or carbonated drinks are not suitable for homemade cocktails.
How to drink an oxygen cocktail
It is better to drink it 1.5 hours before a meal, let it be lunch time. If you forgot to drink a cocktail before meals, then 2 hours should pass after eating. Such a drink is eaten with a spoon for about 5 minutes. Nutritionists recommend that you do not abuse the product and eat (drink) no more than two servings per day. A cocktail should be taken for 15 days or less. It is necessary to consult a doctor. And one more thing you need to know about oxygen cocktail, you can not drink it through a tube, because it can burn the esophagus and mucous membranes.
What hydroxy cocktails can I make?
The recipe for an oxygen-strengthening cocktail. Brew in 1-1.5 liters of water 10 gr. immortelle herbs and 50 gr. rose hips. Let it brew for 5-6 hours. Next, filter the infusion and add 100 ml of licorice root. In the resulting mixture, add berry or fruit syrup at your discretion, for example, strawberry. Pour into an oxygen cocktail and cook according to the instructions for the device.
Anti-inflammatory cocktail. For 1 liter of water, add 1 tablespoon of calendula infusion and 1 tablespoon of chamomile infusion. Let stand for 30-40 minutes, then prepare a drink in a cocktail.
Fruit and milk oxy-drink "Apple Pie." We take 60 milliliters of apple juice, 130 milliliters of milk and add 7 grams of vanilla oxygen mixture. You can also add a small pinch of cinnamon as desired. The resulting mixture must be saturated with oxygen and the cocktail is ready.