Brain & Disease Protection/Prevention
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Various Cancers
Link to studyA study reviewing existing research on the use of molecular hydrogen as a potential therapy for cancer, based off 677 published articles and studies concluded that molecular hydrogen demonstrated consistent therapeutic benefits across various cancer types. Key benefits included anti-proliferative, anti-oxidative, pro-apoptotic and anti-tumour properties.
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Colorectal Cancer
Link to studyStudy evaluating the potential of hydrogen-rich water as a therapeutic approach for colorectal cancer (CRC). The study found that hydrogen water reduced oxidative stress, improved antioxidant activity and decreased tumour size and weight.
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Parkinson's Disease
Link to studyThis randomised double-blind placebo-controlled study evaluated the effects of hydrogen water on Parkinson's Disease (PD) symptons. Participants drank 1000ml of hydrogen water a day for 72 weeks. Participants displayed significant symptom improvements from 48 weeks and onwards. The study further emphasised the safety of hydrogen water with no adverse effects reported in patients consuming 1000ml daily over an extended period.
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Alzheimer's Disease
Link to studyThis study focused on the potential for hydrogen water in treating Alzheimer's disease. Conducted over 7 months on triple transgenic mice demonstrated that hydrogen water prevented synaptic loss and neuronal death. It also improved brain energy metabolism, corrected intestinal flora imbalances, and reduced inflammation.
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Ischemic Stroke
Link to studyStudy conducted on 38 ischemic stroke patients consuming hydrogen over 90 days showed significant improvements on their stroke severity scores. The study also demonstrated hydrogen as a safe and effective therapeutic benefit.
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Diabetes
Link to studyThis randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial studied the effects of hydrogen water on participants with type 2 Diabetes. Findings show hydrogen-rich water improved lipid and glucose metabolism, reduced oxidative stress and alleviated insulin resistance. It was concluded as a potential preventative and therapeutic intervention for type 2 diabetes and prediabetic conditions.
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Heart Disease
Link to studyStudy into whether molecular hydrogen water intake can alleviate cardiovascular dysfunction in obesity. The results revealed that even a relatively short term (2 weeks) intake restored cardiac function and vascular bioactivity, linking the anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects to the adipose tissues. Further findings found increased capillary and arteriole dilation.
Athletic Performance and Muscle Recovery
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Muscle Fatigue
Link to studyDouble-blind study investigating the effects on oxidative stress and muscle fatigue caused by accute exercise in male football players. Findings indicated a reduced blood lactate accumulation and mitigated early muscle fatigue. The placebo group experienced significant knee torque reductions indicating muscle fatigue compared to the hydrogen water consuming group.
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Elite Athlete Performance and Recovery
Link to studyThis randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluated 12 elite level Finnish swimmers. The study concluded that after as little as 4 days of consuming hydrogen water, muscle damage and percieved soreness reduced significantly. The study also reported an increase in athletic performance.
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Performance
Link to studyThis randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled study measured the performance of athletes and others after consuming hydrogen water. Findings indicate an increase in performance, including faster sprint times and higher jump heights, better endurance and reduced performance decline. Muscle soreness also reduced. Furthermore, lactate levels decreased indicccccating better recovery during and after exercise.
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Heart Rate Recovery
Link to studyThis placebo controlled study conducted on 18 dragon boat athletes tested the effects of hydrogen water on power and recovery. Findings indicated enhanced maximum and average power. The group consuming hydrogen water also had significantly lower maximum heart rates and faster heart rate dip and recovery post exercise.
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Muscle Strength
Link to studyRandomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study into the effects of hydrogen water on resistance training. Results suggest improved muscle strength for lower limb explosive exercises. Furthermore, lactate levels mid and post workout were lower compared to the placebo group. Perceived muscle soreness (DOMS) were significantly lower compared to the placebo group.
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Muscle Atrophy
Link to studyThis study conducted on 36 mice tested the use of hydrogen water on preventing muscle atrophy. Results found that muscle mass, strength and grip strength improved dramatically. Muscle fiber size increased and the mice experience reduced muscle fibrosis. Furthermore and amazingly, atrophy-related genes in the mice decreased.
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VO2 Max and Cardiovascular
Link to studyThis randomised, double-blind study tested the effects of hydrogen rich water on amateur distance runners. The study concluded that a 500ml dose of hydrogen water taken 30 minutes before exercise enhanced aerobic performance, including MAS (time to exhaustion), suggesting improvements in VO2 max.
Skin Health, Aging & Healing
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Skin Health
Link to studyThis study focused on understanding potential effects of hydrogen water on skin health. Findings suggest that exposure to hydrogen rich water offered protection against UVA-induced damage by promoting collagen synthesis and scavenging reactive oxygen species (ROS). Furthermore, the clinical trial showed promise for wrinkle reduction.
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Wound Healing
Link to studyThis study explored the use of molecular hydrogen for enhancing wound healing. Results found that hydrogen water promoted a moist healing enviroment, increased vascularisation, reduced inflammation and better tissue remodeling.
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Ageing Prevention
Link to studyStudy conducted to evaluate the potential of molecular hydrogen in ageing prevention. Findings indicate that key ageing pathways associated with inflammation, cellular senescence, and pathways like mTOR and autophagy were all positively effected through hydrogen water consumption. The study also indicated the potetial for treating age-related diseases.
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Sleep
Link to studyThis study was conducted to investigate the effects of hydrogen rich water on sleep behaviour and neuronal activation in sleep-deprived mice. Findings suggest that both non-rapid eye movement and rapid eye movement sleep imrpoved, and reduced the time it took for the mice to fall asleep. Furthermore, conclusions suggested the potential for hydrogen water improving recovery from acute sleep loss.
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Skin Health
Link to studyThis pilot study involved 6 AD patients and assessed the effects of hydrogen water on skin conditions. Results show that after consuming hydrogen water for 8 weeks, participants experienced a reduction in rashes and severity of itching.
