Research & Development Behind X-Lung

Research and Development Behind X-Lung

In 1998, Bryan Speight of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain invented the first magnetic breathing device to help those with compromised lung function. Positive tests were conducted on patients suffering from Asthma.

Understanding the possible benefits, Dr Craig Roberts, a leader in Sports and Exercise Medicine, conducted a double-blind clinical trial on the effect of the X-Lung® on exercise performance, the results of which showed an increase in Peak Power Output of 13.7%.

Subsequently, an MSc study was conducted at UKZN on the efficacy of X-lung® on optimizing cardiorespiratory function in endurance athletes, results of which not only supported the findings by Roberts but also showed enhanced increases in red blood cells, hemoglobin and lung function.

How It Works

X-Lung® is a magnetic breathing device designed to impart a magnetic charge to the oxygen in inhaled air. This ultimately results in improved peak power output of 13.7%, improved exercise time to exhaustion and reduced perception of effort – all of which have potential for improved athletic performance.

When air is inhaled through the X-lung’s magnetic field, it is postulated that the oxygen, being paramagnetic, takes on a magnetic charge. This magnetized oxygen is drawn into the lungs and onto the iron-binding sites of the hemoglobin, improving the binding of oxygen to the red blood cells. The magnetic charge is propagated via the bloodstream around the body. It is well established that a magnetic field can have an effect on numerous biological and molecular structures including the nervous, cardiovascular, muscular and central nervous systems.