Smelling Salts EXPLAINED
you might’ve seen videos of athletes sniffing something right before lifting heavy weights.
So, it’s actually called smelling salts—and as soon as someone sniffs them, it’s like getting hit by a jolt of electricity.
That’s because they contain a chemical called ammonium carbonate, which releases ammonia gas.
When you inhale it, the gas creates a burning sensation in your nose and lungs.
This triggers a reflex that makes you breathe faster, pulling in more oxygen to your brain.
And it gives you a quick boost before a heavy lift.