Antioxidants potentially protect from decompression sickness - 2 February
An interesting new study, published in The Journal of Physiology, shows that acute oral intake of largely accepted antioxidants Vitamin C and E prior to a scuba dive can reduce alterations in cardiovascular function, particularly acute endothelial dysfunction, that are caused by a single field air dive.
Well we all know that fruit and vegetables are good for you ... so divers keep eating your greens !
For the full story have a look at the article in Science Daily
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/01/070131204110.htm
Contributed by Tim Hochgrebe added 2007-02-03
Login or become a member to join in with this discussion.
Ikelite Australia - Underwater Photographics
Underwater Australasia is official dealer for all Ikelite products since 1999 and we can help you with all your Ikelite video and digital camera housings needs as well as accessories such as strobe packages, ports and more. Sales to Australia only.
Articles
-
Contribution to History of Recreational Diving in Victoria, Australia.
by ray
- From looking at sites offering some points of history in regard to diving in Australia, I found nothing in relation to what was once the highest volume retailer of SCUBA equipment and dive accessories in the Southern Hemisphere, circa 1960's.
