Fabio, the former romance novel cover icon, recently shared an unexpected anti-aging secret – he sleeps in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber to “reverse the aging process.” Now 62, Fabio claims the pressurized air therapy helps him maintain his youthful appearance.
Hyperbaric chambers increase air pressure to deliver concentrated oxygen. The FDA-approved treatment is used for conditions like carbon monoxide poisoning and severe anemia. Benefits for anti-aging are unproven.
Fabio isn’t the only celebrity using hyperbaric chambers, though often not for aging. Justin Bieber reportedly used one to help anxiety, while athlete LeBron James utilized it to speed injury recovery.
Beyond the hyperbaric method, Fabio credits other healthy habits for his looks like avoiding alcohol, sweets and drugs, plus regular exercise. He recently lost 30 pounds through fitness. Genetics likely play a role too.
While Fabio stands by hyperbaric treatment, experts say comprehensive lifestyle factors like nutrition, exercise and sleep have more proven impacts on aging. Still, Fabio maintains the pressurized chamber helps him defy his years.