Is Plasma Removed During EBOO Therapy?

Let’s Clear Up the Confusion

If you have been scrolling through social media lately, you may have seen claims that EBOO therapy removes your plasma during the procedure.

It is an understandable question. Videos of EBOO treatments often show blood leaving the body, passing through tubing and a filtration system, and then returning to the patient. When people see material collecting in a filter or treatment chamber, it can be easy to assume that plasma is being removed.

At Wellness Reboot in Lake Mary, Florida, Dr. Anthony Fernandez and Dr. Craig Silberstein understand why patients have questions about what actually happens to their blood during EBOO therapy. With so much information, and misinformation, circulating across social media, it is important to look beyond short videos and viral claims and understand the difference between EBOO and other blood-processing procedures.

There is one important distinction that often gets lost online:

EBOO and therapeutic plasma exchange are not the same procedure.

Understanding that difference can help you better understand EBOO therapy, ask informed questions, and have a more meaningful conversation with your healthcare provider.

What Is EBOO Therapy?

EBOO stands for Extracorporeal Blood Oxygenation and Ozonation.

In general, EBOO involves temporarily circulating blood outside the body through a specialized extracorporeal system. The blood is processed and exposed to oxygen and ozone before being returned to circulation.

The exact equipment, filtration membrane and treatment protocol can vary between providers. That is one reason descriptions of EBOO on social media can sometimes sound contradictory.

At Wellness Reboot, Dr. Anthony Fernandez and Dr. Craig Silberstein focus on helping patients understand the specific EBOO system and protocol being used rather than relying on assumptions based on what a procedure looks like online.

If you are considering EBOO therapy, understanding exactly how your treatment is performed is an important first step.

Is Plasma Removed During EBOO?

This is where much of the social-media confusion begins.

A procedure such as therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) is specifically designed to separate and remove plasma from the blood. The cellular components, such as red blood cells, are returned to the patient while the removed plasma is replaced with an appropriate replacement fluid.

That is fundamentally different from a conventional closed-loop EBOO treatment in which blood is circulated through an extracorporeal system and returned to the patient.

Some EBOO providers specifically describe their standard EBOO procedure as not removing large amounts of plasma or replacing the patient's plasma, distinguishing it from apheresis or therapeutic plasma exchange.

The important point is that EBOO should not automatically be used interchangeably with plasmapheresis or therapeutic plasma exchange.

At Wellness Reboot, Dr. Anthony Fernandez and Dr. Craig Silberstein can discuss the specific EBOO process with patients and answer questions about what happens to the blood during treatment.

Why People Think Plasma Is Removed During EBOO

Images and videos online may show material accumulating in a filter or collection chamber during an EBOO session. Some people then assume that the material must be plasma.

But what is visible in a treatment system cannot automatically be identified simply by looking at it.

The appearance of material in tubing or a filter does not, by itself, establish that a specific blood component such as plasma has been intentionally removed.

This is why it is important not to make conclusions about a medical procedure based solely on a photograph, video or social-media post.

Dr. Anthony Fernandez and Dr. Craig Silberstein at Wellness Reboot encourage patients to ask questions about the actual equipment and protocol being used rather than relying on online speculation.

EBOO vs. Plasma Exchange: What's the Difference?

While both EBOO and therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) process blood outside the body, they are not the same procedure.

During EBOO, blood is circulated through an extracorporeal system and returned to the patient, with oxygen and ozone typically being central components of the treatment. Whether plasma is intentionally removed or replaced depends on the specific EBOO equipment and protocol being used.

Therapeutic plasma exchange, on the other hand, is specifically designed to separate and remove plasma while returning the cellular components of the blood to the patient, with the removed plasma replaced by an appropriate replacement fluid.

Understanding these differences is important when evaluating claims about EBOO, particularly claims circulating on social media.

The Specific EBOO Protocol Matters

At Wellness Reboot, Dr. Anthony Fernandez and Dr. Craig Silberstein believe patients should understand the procedures they are considering and feel comfortable asking questions before moving forward.

Don't Let Social Media Make Your Healthcare Decisions

EBOO has generated significant interest online, but social-media content does not always provide the complete clinical context.

A photograph of a filter, a video of blood circulating through tubing, or a statement from an influencer cannot necessarily tell you whether plasma was intentionally removed.

Get Your EBOO Questions Answered by the Doctors at Wellness Reboot

If you have been considering EBOO therapy but have been confused by what you have seen online, you don't have to sort through conflicting claims on your own.

At Wellness Reboot in Lake Mary, Florida, Dr. Anthony Fernandez and Dr. Craig Silberstein are available to speak with patients about EBOO therapy and the treatment process. Their goal is to provide patients with clear information so they can better understand their options and make informed decisions about their care.

Have questions about plasma removal, EBOO filtration, or what actually happens during an EBOO session?

Talk directly with the doctors.

📞 Call Wellness Reboot today at (321) 341-0049 to schedule your complimentary consultation.

We are located at 1540 International Parkway, Lake Mary, FL 32746.

Whether you are completely new to EBOO or have already been researching it online, a conversation with Dr. Anthony Fernandez or Dr. Craig Silberstein can help you understand the specific treatment process and determine whether EBOO is appropriate for your individual goals.

Don't let a social-media video make your healthcare decision for you. Get the facts. Ask the questions. Talk to the doctors at Wellness Reboot.