Re:The World’s Greatest Freediver
by Azrael3000 on Tuesday September 28, 2021 @06:53AM
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While I don't have any hard evidence to back up my claims, I would tend say no. Reason being is that we are mammals and some mammals live in the ocean like seals. Their bodies have the same reaction to diving than ours [0] and it certainly does them no harm. Sure they are more efficient and better adapted, but the underlying physiological principles are the same.
The diving reflex is a good point, and it seems there are several defensive mechanism against brain damage whilst holding one's breath. Perhaps I am mistaken.
Quick googling shows that there might be positive aspects to holding your breath, but I imagine one would have to do a deep dive (no pun intended) into the subject matter before reaching a conclusion.
Re:The World’s Greatest Freediver
by darkerside on Tuesday September 28, 2021 @08:43AM
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Would you assume fasting, depriving your body of necessary for, is also harmful?
My gut feeling says yes, but I have absolutely no evidence to back up that and it's pure speculation. Something worthy of further study, perhaps, although it would only affect a minority of the population.
An impressive feat but one I wouldn't personally be undertaking.