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Ep. 475 Hyperbaric Oxygen: Benefits, Risks & Breakthroughs with Dr. Scott Sherr

Jun 18, 2025

Dr. Scott Sherr, an experienced internal medicine physician and COO of Troscriptions, dives into hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) and its remarkable effects on health. He outlines how HBOT enhances stem cell activity, boosts immune function, and can combat inflammation. The conversation also touches on the innovative ingredient methylene blue, its neurocognitive benefits, and the importance of personalized treatment approaches for optimal health. Listeners will gain insights into the therapy's role in recovery from infections and tissue regeneration.

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ANECDOTE

Lifesaving Hyperbaric Oxygen Anecdote

Dr. Scott Sherr saw a necrotizing fasciitis patient avoid losing two limbs due to hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT).
This experience ignited his interest in HBOT's power and potential for healing.

INSIGHT

Mechanism of HBOT Explained

HBOT combines increased oxygen concentration with elevated atmospheric pressure to boost oxygen dissolved in blood plasma.
This process enhances cellular energy production and changes gene expression for growth and repair.

INSIGHT

HBOT's Longevity Impact

HBOT reduces senescent cell populations, lengthens telomeres, and promotes blood vessel regrowth.
These effects support long-term longevity and regeneration of tissues like brain and heart.

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I am delighted to reconnect with Dr. Scott Sherr today. He is a board-certified internal medicine physician, a certified practitioner of health optimization medicine, and the COO of Troscriptions, a range of physician-formulated, pharmaceutical-grade, precision-dose supplements containing innovative ingredients like methylene blue, with formulas to support energy, focus, sleep, stress, immune health, and more.

In our discussion, we delve into hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), examining what it is, how it works, and its effects on cellular senescence. We discuss what HBOT is, its impact on immune function, inflammation, stem cell activation, and oxygen, as well as its anti-infective properties and relative contraindications for HBOT treatment modalities. We also explore epigenetics and DNA expression, the effects of methylene blue, the specific indications and neurocognitive benefits of HBOT therapy, and its critical importance for recovery from infections, radiation injuries, tissue regeneration, sudden hearing loss, osteomyelitis, and other conditions.

This insightful conversation with Dr. Sherr is filled with vital information, so you will likely want to listen to it more than once.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

How does HBOT work?
Dr. Sherr describes the acute and long-term physical effects of HBOT.
How HBOT increases stem cells, reduces inflammation, and boosts the immune system.
How HBOT can decrease senescent cell populations, increase telomere length, improve cardiac function, and stimulate blood vessel regrowth
Why clinicians must assess the acuity and chronicity of a condition before recommending HBOT therapy
The importance of improving diet and lifestyle to optimize the body for HBOT therapy
The benefits of low-dose methylene blue for mitochondrial support

Dr. Sherr explains the different levels of hyperbaric therapy and their benefits.
Why individualized HBOT protocols must be based on the goals and conditions of each patient
How HBOT can regenerate tissue and prevent amputations due to radiation injuries from cancer treatments

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