Carbon Monoxide Headquarters

Chronic CO Poisoning:

Deleterious:

It limits oxygen delivery, binds to intracellular energy generating system, kills cells, causes damage to tissues and organs, and kills people.

Natural / Helpful:

It is generated by the human body as a by-product of hemoglobin metabolism

Along with NO (nitric oxide), it is an integral part of the vascular control mechanism.

Most blood vessels dilate as COHb increases, allowing more blood to flow through.