BOOST FAQ

Why do you call your product “BOOST Oxygen?”

Our Recreational Oxygen Canisters (ROCs) are filled at 160 PSI and contain 5.5 liters of 95% Oxygen, 5% Ambient Air. Oxygen as a supplement acts as a natural “BOOST” to your system when it is oxygen-deprived. It does not provide a superficial jolt to the central nervous system like caffeine or other unnatural stimulants and energy drinks.

I have seen Football Players using Oxygen on the sidelines of games, why is this?

Football is a game of quick, high intensity bursts of energy, coupled with violent contact. Athletes are under intense physical and mental stress combined with extreme aerobic activity. As a result, their bodies emit more carbon dioxide during the game than they admit in oxygen. Muscle and mental fatigue occur- especially in the later parts of the game. Even though they are some of the best conditioned athletes in the world, many elite football players choose to use supplemental oxygen to recover faster, avoid cramping, and stay fresh physically and mentally to the end of the game.
 

The can is so light- is it empty?

No- Compressed oxygen is virtually weightless, so the total weight is only about 1 pound filled, which is roughly the weight of the can and mask alone.
 

How many breaths are in a can?

It all depends on how deeply you breathe in. The average adult human takes approximately 1 second to breath in normally. At this rate, there are over 100 breaths in a can of Boost Oxygen. If you breathe in less heavily, (e.g. aerobic exercise) there will be more than 100 breaths, if you breathe in deeply (e.g. stress relief), there will be less ‘breaths’.

Why do you use flavors?

We believe that Aromatherapy fragrances give the user additional benefits above what unflavored oxygen gives. We will continuously add new flavors with more targeted benefits and will offer unflavored oxygen as well. All of our fragrances are Food Grade Essential Oils.

Why are you donating a portion of your profits to the Wounded Warrior Project and/or other Disabled American Veterans charities?

Many charities do good works and address very specific and real needs in today’s society. Members of our armed services that make the ultimate sacrifice so that our nation can live in historically unparalleled safety and stability are our country’s greatest heroes and deserve the most we can offer. Governmental bureaucracy can unfortunately reduce the quality of care afforded to our disabled vets, and the WWP and other charities do a terrific job of filling this void.

How much BOOST Oxygen should I use?

This depends widely on your circumstances, body weight, type, etc.  If you are working out in the gym and want to recover more quickly between sets, only 3-5 breaths per set might do it. Same for the ‘food coma’, stress relief and ‘second wind’ applications. If you are really hung over, jet lagged, you may need more than this. The attractive benefit to oxygen is that the effects are fairly immediate - oxygen is admitted into the blood stream directly, so you should be able to gauge after the 3-5 breaths if you need any more.

BOOST Oxygen states that “NOT for Medical or Prescription Use”. What does this mean?

Oxygen therapy that is prescribed by a medical doctor to treat medical conditions is something completely different than BOOST Oxygen. BOOST Oxygen is Recreational Oxygen (95%), not USP Medical Oxygen (defined as 99.2% or above). Although both are produced in the same manner, Recreational Oxygen is designed for healthy people looking to supplement and improve different facets of their life, and not intended for use by anyone who has asthma, lung ailments or heart problems or as a substitute for physician-prescribed or life-saving oxygen.

Is Oxygen flammable?

No. Oxygen gas alone is not flammable, contrary to popular belief - (otherwise our 20.9% oxygenated atmosphere would have burned up a long time ago!) Oxygen is not a fuel itself, but when combined with a fuel and ignition, it can serve to accelerate the chemical reaction.

Can I Take BOOST Oxygen on an Airplane?

This is a good question. According to the TSA, Boost Oxygen can be sold in airport stores and pass through security as it is less than 4 oz and is neither a liquid nor is it flammable. We’ve tested it at various airports, and some TSA agents still need to be educated on this, but each time we have been successful, (even if we had to meet with the supervisor on duty!)   But having BOOST in the passenger cabin of the plane may need to be approved by your individual carrier before your day of departure, but this is more of a gray area as the guidelines for many airlines can be ambiguous on the subject of non Medical Oxygen. (One would think that the airlines would have the same exact security standards as the TSA…) Your best bet is to pack the BOOST Oxygen into your checked luggage (as it meets Federal Regulations for air transport) or have us ship it to your destination.

What is your Return Policy?

If any product is damaged in shipping or is received in a defective state, please send the product back to the company at the address below with a copy of the receipt and an explanation for its return. Upon satisfactory conclusion by Boost Oxygen LLC that there was a manufacturers defect or damage in shipping, a full refund will be issued within 2 weeks of receipt.