Pectin and high-amylose maize starch increase caecal hydrogen production and relieve hepatic ischaemia-reperfusion injury in rats.
Naomichi Nishimura, Hiroki Tanabe, Yumi Sasaki, Yui Makita, Misako Ohata, Saori Yokoyama, Mami Asano, Tatsuro Yamamoto, Shuhachi Kiriyama · The British journal of nutrition · 2012
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H2HUBB TAKEAWAY
In male Sprague-Dawley rats,, the researchers found that Pec or HAS, which enhance H₂ generation in the large intestine, alleviated hepatic IR injury. These preclinical findings add evidence supporting molecular hydrogen's therapeutic potential within the outcomes and biological pathways measured in this model.
What the Findings Mean
H2HUBB reviewed how molecular hydrogen affected the outcomes measured in male Sprague-Dawley rats., the researchers found that Pec or HAS, which enhance H₂ generation in the large intestine, alleviated hepatic IR injury.
What the Researchers Studied
The researchers studied male Sprague-Dawley rats. The study used a preclinical animal experiment. The comparison condition was control condition or baseline measurements.
What Effects Did Molecular Hydrogen Have?
Portal H₂ concentration showed a significant dose-dependent increase with the amount of Pec or HAS supplementation. , the researchers found that Pec or HAS, which enhance H₂ generation in the large intestine, alleviated hepatic IR injury., the researchers found that Pec or HAS, which enhance H₂ generation in the large intestine, alleviated hepatic IR injury. The authors concluded that, the researchers found that Pec or HAS, which enhance H₂ generation in the large intestine, alleviated hepatic IR injury.
Why These Findings Matter
These preclinical findings add evidence supporting molecular hydrogen's therapeutic potential within the outcomes and biological pathways measured in this model.
How Strong Is This Evidence?
This is preclinical animal evidence from a preclinical animal experiment. It is most informative for the disease model, mechanisms, biomarkers, and outcomes directly measured in the study.
Technical Study Details
H2HUBB classifies this publication as animal study with preclinical animal evidence. The research population or model was male Sprague-Dawley rats. The study used a preclinical animal experiment.
Limitations and Safety
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