Effects of hydrogen-rich water in a rat model of polycystic kidney disease.
Masatora Yamasaki, Motoaki Miyazono, Maki Yoshihara, Atsuhiko Suenaga, Masato Mizuta, Makoto Fukuda, Shuichi Rikitake, Yuji Ikeda · PloS one · 2019
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H2HUBB TAKEAWAY
In an animal model, this experiment showed that the effect of drinking large volumes of hydrogen-rich water was not significantly different from that of normal water, in terms of preventing an increase in the size of cysts in PCK rats. These results are preclinical and suggest molecular hydrogen's therapeutic potential in the condition studied. Further human research is needed to establish clinical effectiveness.
How Molecular Hydrogen Was Used
Hydrogen-rich water
What the Researchers Found
This experiment showed that the effect of drinking large volumes of hydrogen-rich water was not significantly different from that of normal water, in terms of preventing an increase in the size of cysts in PCK rats.
Biological or Mechanistic Findings
On the other hand, it is known that hydrogen-rich water reduces oxidative stress and has a good effect on kidney injury.
Authors’ Conclusion
These results are preclinical and suggest molecular hydrogen's therapeutic potential in the condition studied. Further human research is needed to establish clinical effectiveness.