Consumption of hydrogen-rich water alleviates renal injury in spontaneous hypertensive rats.
Hai-Guang Xin, Bei-Bei Zhang, Zhi-Qin Wu, Xiao-Feng Hang, Wen-Sheng Xu, Wu Ni, Rui-Qi Zhang, Xiao-Hui Miao · Molecular and cellular biochemistry · 2014
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H2HUBB TAKEAWAY
In rats,, consumption of HW is a promising strategy to alleviate renal injury as a supplement for anti-hypertensive therapy. These results are preclinical and suggest that molecular hydrogen did not improve the measured outcome. Further human research is needed to determine its clinical relevance.
What the Researchers Studied
The study examined rats.
How Molecular Hydrogen Was Used
Molecular hydrogen was administered as hydrogen-rich water.
What the Researchers Found
Although treatment with HW had no significant effect on blood pressure, it significantly ameliorated renal injury in SHR.
H₂ Mechanisms / Biological Findings
The source material reviewed did not establish a specific molecular hydrogen mechanism for the reported findings.
Authors’ Conclusion
The authors concluded that , consumption of HW is a promising strategy to alleviate renal injury as a supplement for anti-hypertensive therapy.