Ready In. 30 m. Melt the butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and asparagus spears; cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until asparagus is tender. If you like your asparagus well done, reduce heat and cook an additional 10 minutes.
Another possible cause of low blood oxygen saturation is anemia, which occurs when the red blood cells don't have adequate hemoglobin, an iron-rich protein that acts as the oxygen carrier, according to the National Anemia Action Council. Anemia has many causes.
Lack of oxygen, or hypoxia, can be caused by a wide range of medical and environmental factors. Externally, lack of oxygen is usually the result of exposure to low-oxygen environments, such as those at high altitudes. This is why the FAA recommends that pilots use supplemental oxygen for altitudes over 10,000 feet in the day and 6,000 feet at night, according to About.com.