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3 Ways To Prevent Kathmandu Nepal Altitude Sickness

Kathmandu Nepal Altitude Sickness

Are you planning on visiting Kathmandu in Nepal? This guide is for the individual traveling that wants to prevent Kathmandu Nepal altitude sickness.

Kathmandu Nepal Altitude Sickness

Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, is at an altitude of 4,593 feet (1,350 meters) above sea level. If you are planning to visit, then you may suffer from Kathmandu altitude sickness.

Kathmandu Nepal is known as a popular destination for mountain climbers, travelers, and also a pit-stop for when trekking to the Himalayan mountains like Mount Everest. If you're on a layover to Mount Everest, you may be flying to the Lukla airport with a drastic altitude increase at 9,337 feet.

Even if you have been to similar altitudes before, such as in the Andes or in the Rockies, you will still need some time to acclimate. While 4,593 feet high may only cause mild altitude sickness, if you're coming from sea level you're likely at high risk to have some symptoms.

The air at these altitudes is less dense than at sea level, so there is less oxygen to breathe in the air. This means that your body must work harder to get enough oxygen into your bloodstream. Even in our hometown of Denver at 5280 feet, many visitors still experience mild altitude sickness.

You may feel short of breath and have headaches and trouble sleeping at night. These symptoms will usually develop in the first day or two. 

Symptoms of Kathmandu altitude sickness may include:

  • dizziness
  • nausea
  • headaches
  • trouble sleeping
  • vomiting
  • extreme fatigue
  • difficulty breathing

If this is your first trip to Nepal, there are some things you can do before and during your visit that will help minimize the effects of Kathmandu altitude sickness.

3 Ways To Prevent Kathmandu Altitude Sickness

It's important to make sure that you are prepared for the Kathmandu altitude sickness that can affect you. Even more so if this is the beginning of your trip and are venturing out to the Himalayan mountains.

Here's three ways to prevent Kathmandu altitude sickness:

1. Take It Easy When You Arrive

When you arrive in Kathmandu, take it easy for the first few days. Don't overexert yourself or try too many activities all at once.

If you feel tired or short of breath, take a break from whatever activity you are doing until you feel better. Rest will help your body acclimate better.

Sleep is also paramount. Get plenty of rest, at least 8 hours a night, as it helps your body recover from the low oxygen altitude adjustments.

2. Drink Plenty Of Water

It's important to drink lots of water when you arrive in Kathmandu because your body will be losing fluid through perspiration and breathing more heavily than usual due to your decreased oxygen intake at higher altitudes.

Water helps replenish this fluid loss, which can help prevent dehydration, one cause of altitude sickness symptoms such as headache and nausea. Try to drink at least 2 quarts (about 2 liters) each day or more during the first week after arriving in Kathmandu.

TIP: To enhance hydration, use Zaca's chewable electrolyte tablets that increase water absorption and electrolyte intake.


3. Take Supplements For High Altitude

Supplements for high altitude can help your body replenish lost nutrients and adjust to high altitudes faster. Many trekkers, climbers and mountaineers recognize altitude supplements have the most positive impact to help their body's fight altitude sickness.

In our years of research, two ingredients are found to be very effective for high altitudes. Those two ingredients are Glutathione and DHM.

2 key ingredients for Kathmandu altitude sickness:

  • Glutathione - High altitudes are shown in a study to deplete Glutathione levels by up to 45%! This amino acid is considered the body's master antioxidant.¹ By supplementing Glutathione, you can replenish your body's levels back to normal and fight high altitude oxidative stress.
  • DHM - Derived from the cherished Hovenia Dulcis, this flavonoid was proven at high altitudes to improve physical performance.² In research it was scientifcally shown to increase mitochondrial respiration activity. DHM is another vital ingredient to supplement for high altitudes.
By supplementing the combination of Glutathione and DHM together, you can significantly improve your body's ability to better adapt to high altitudes.

High Altitude Secret Weapon

Supplements For High Altitude
Our high altitude secret weapon has been popularized in Colorado and used by climbers, athletes and travelers. A supplement to help your body rehydrate, replenish and recover at high altitudes. Zaca chewables are a natural formula made with antioxidants and amino acids including Glutathione and DHM. These chewables helps you perform at your best, even when you’re miles above sea level. Take them days leading up to your trip, and every day during your high altitude visit or climb. Try Zaca's altitude supplement today and fuel your high altitude trip.

 

 

SOURCES:

1. Effect of high altitude (7,620 m) exposure on glutathione
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11320641/
2. Dihydromyricetin Improves Physical Performance under Simulated High Altitude
https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/fulltext/2014/11000/Dihydromyricetin_Improves_Physical_Performance.6.aspx




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