scholarly journals Oral Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation Does Not Prevent Cardiac Alterations During a High Altitude Trek to Everest Base Camp

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 459-467 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cameron J. Holloway ◽  
Andrew J. Murray ◽  
Kay Mitchell ◽  
Daniel S. Martin ◽  
Andrew W. Johnson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Altitude ◽  
Coenzyme Q10 ◽  
Base Camp ◽  
Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation ◽  
Cardiac Alterations

Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation and Exercise in Healthy Humans: A Systematic Review

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 345-358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alvaro Sarmiento ◽  
Javier Diaz-Castro ◽  
Mario Pulido-Moran ◽  
Naroa Kajarabille ◽  
Rafael Guisado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Coenzyme Q10 ◽  
Healthy Humans ◽  
Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation

scholarly journals Extreme pregnancy: maternal physical activity at Everest Base Camp

2018 ◽  
Vol 125 (2) ◽  
pp. 580-585 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margie H. Davenport ◽  
Craig D. Steinback ◽  
Kennedy J. Borle ◽  
Brittany A. Matenchuk ◽  
Emily R. Vanden Berg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
High Altitude ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Sleep Behavior ◽  
Nepal Himalaya ◽  
Neonatal Complications ◽  
Base Camp ◽  
High Altitude Natives

High-altitude natives employ numerous physiological strategies to survive and reproduce. However, the concomitant influence of altitude and physical activity during pregnancy has not been studied above 3,700 m. We report a case of physical activity, sleep behavior, and physiological measurements on a 28-yr-old third-trimester pregnant native highlander (Sherpa) during ascent from 3,440 m to Everest Base Camp (~5,300 m) over 8 days in the Nepal Himalaya and again ~10 mo postpartum during a similar ascent profile. The participant engaged in 250–300 min of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day during ascent to altitude while pregnant, with similar volumes of moderate to vigorous physical activity while postpartum. There were no apparent maternal, fetal, or neonatal complications related to the superimposition of the large volumes of physical activity at altitude. This report demonstrates a rare description of physical activity and ascent to high altitude during pregnancy and points to novel questions regarding the superimposition of pregnancy, altitude, and physical activity in high-altitude natives.

The Effect of Homeopathic Coca on High Altitude Mountain Sickness: Mt. Everest Base Camp

2000 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary F. Shackelton ◽  
Christina M. Tondora ◽  
Susan Whiting ◽  
Michael Whitney
Keyword(s):  
Oxygen Saturation ◽  
High Altitude ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Randomized Study ◽  
Base Camp ◽  
Group Oxygen ◽  
Difficulty Breathing ◽  
Mountain Sickness ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Experimental Group

Homeopathic coca was tested among high altitude trekkers en route to the Mt. Everest base camp to determine its effect on mountain sickness symptoms. Study participants ( n = 24) took homeopathic coca while ascending from 8,000 ft. to 17,600 ft. Measurements included: heart rate, oxygen saturation, and a question naire detailing the occurrence and severity of symptoms. Questionnaire items regarding nausea, headaches, difficulty breathing while asleep all demonstrated statistical significance in the experimental group. Oxygen saturation in the exper imental group was significantly higher. In this placebo-controlled, single-blinded, non-randomized study, homeopathic coca significantly reduced the effects of altitude on trekkers in the experimental group when compared with placebo.

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