Is it oxygen, or electrons, that our respiratory system delivers?

Paper published Sep 24, 2024

Respiration involves the inspiration of atmospheric gases. Arguments are put forth that it is not oxygen gas that passes from the alveoli to the capillaries, but electrons extracted from the oxygen. Those electrons are theorized to bind to hemoglobin. They are then passed by the circulation directly to the tissues, where they support metabolism. Issues confronting the standard respiratory paradigm are identified, while various observations are put forth that seem consistent with the direct role of electrons in the respiratory process. If the hypothesis is validated, then a direct link will have been established between respiration and metabolism.