Laughing gas: How harmful is it and how it "drops" players' performance on the field

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There's chaos again in Serie Adue to parties organized by Serie Aplayers, mainly in Milan.

After new videos circulated, putting Theo Hernandez and other former Milanplayers in the spotlight, the main question is what exactly the "laughing gas" balloons are doing, which are becoming extremely popular at these gatherings.

These balloons contain nitrous oxide. This is a substance that is legally used in confectionery (in siphons for whipped cream) and in medicine as a sedative, but it has serious health consequences for anyone who inhales it for a long period of time.

It causes momentary euphoria and relaxation, but it has many serious side effects.

We should also note that while in medicine it is administered under controlled conditions with an oxygen mixture, at these parties it is inhaled pure, which makes its use even more harmful.

The serious side effects of "laughing gas"

The main side effect of its systematic use is the reduction of vitamin B12.

This deficiency can cause serious neurological problems, such as permanent numbness, unsteady gait, and even paralysis of the extremities.

Furthermore, the gas displaces oxygen from the lungs, increasing the risk of fainting or even death from asphyxiation!

For a footballer, its use is catastrophic and can be fatal.

Beyond the increased risk of injury due to the dizziness it causes, his reaction time and reflexes, concentration, and cardiorespiratory function are directly affected.

All these side effects do not disappear immediately, but over time they can cause long-term damage to their bodies.

This is also the reason why many players may tire faster while playing, and in general, the systematic use of this substance drastically reduces the performance of any given footballer on the field.