3 Tips To Finding The Best Altitude Sickness Pills

Prepping for your next high altitude adventure? We have your back.

Whether hiking, vacations, or taking a challenge to climb a high mountain---altitude can really set you back. Just flying into our hometown of Denver Colorado, most visitors are negatively effected from the mile-high altitude.

Altitude sickness pills are likely one of the best solutions to help you when you encounter these conditions.

The question is, how do you find the best altitude sickness pills that work?

3 things to look for in altitude sickness pills

1. Does it contain proven ingredients?
   

   In the research available, two ingredients are found to have a positive impact on high altitude recovery that you should look when shopping for altitude sickness pills. Glutathione and Glutamine.
   
   Glutathione, the body's master antioxidant, appears to be depleted quickly at high altitude. Replenishing that is key.
   
   Glutamine was shown in a study to give 4.5 times more resistance to hypoxia versus not supplementing glutamine. Hypoxia is the absence of enough oxygen in the tissues to sustain bodily functions. Hence, oxygen is key in high altitudes.

2. Does it contain more than just electrolytes?
   

   Electrolytes are basic minerals, such as sodium and potassium. Although they are key to hydration, because they are found in the average daily diet, the impact from supplementing them is subtle. 
   
   Herbs, antioxidants and amino acids are much more powerful to give the body what it needs and to feel the results. This type of nutrition is usually lacking in the body more.

3. Is it free of sugar?
   

   Most powered supplements are loaded with sugar.  Sugar can actually increases your body's need for water. Due to the amount of water required to metabolize sugar, sugary drinks and supplements can actually be dehydrating. 

Keep these three things in mind next time you're shopping before your high altitude trip. It'll give you an edge to finding the best helping altitude sickness pills.

Are you looking easy-to-use altitude assistance? Try our sugar-free Hydration Chewables that contain glutathione and glutamine!

 

SOURCES:
http://www.denvernaturopathic.com/news/altitude.html
http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/dailydose/12/02/altitude.sickness/index.html?iref=mpstoryview
http://setriaglutathione.com/
https://lckitchenplano.com/is-your-drink-dehydrating/

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