Myth: Your blood turns blue when it’s out of oxygen.

Myth: Your blood turns blue when it’s out of oxygen.

Mitesh Patel

17, June, 19

INSPIRATION & LEARNING, MYTH BUSTERS

Reality: Your blood is never blue: It turns dark red when it’s not carrying oxygen. Blood only looks blue because you are seeing it through several layers of tissue, which filters the color. 

Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/worst-science-health-myths-2016-1?IR=T#myth-your-blood-turns-blue-when-its-out-of-oxygen-48