We all need oxygen.
Starved of this invisible gas, the body's intricate systems would rapidly cease to function. Put simply, without oxygen we would quickly die. But how much oxygen does the human body actually need?
At rest, major human organs consume distinct shares of the body's total oxygen supply. For example, the brain uses about 20% of total body oxygen while skin only uses about 1%.
But why are there such fundamental differences in the levels of oxygen required by different parts of the body, and what measures can you take to improve oxygen intake?
To learn more about the specific role oxygen plays in maintaining the body's day-to-day function, click on and continue reading.