Hydrogen-rich water decreases serum LDL-cholesterol levels and improves HDL function in patients with potential metabolic syndrome.
Guohua Song, Min Li, Hui Sang, Liying Zhang, Xiuhong Li, Shutong Yao, Yang Yu, Chuanlong Zong, Yazhuo Xue, Shucun Qin · Journal of lipid research · 2013
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In 0 patients with potential metabolic syndrome, serum analysis showed that consumption of H₂-rich water for 10 weeks resulted in decreased serum total-cholesterol (TC) and LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C) levels. This small study suggests therapeutic potential, while larger randomized, placebo-controlled studies are needed to confirm the finding.
What the Researchers Studied
The study examined 0 patients with potential metabolic syndrome.
How Molecular Hydrogen Was Used
Molecular hydrogen was administered as hydrogen-rich water.
What the Researchers Found
Serum analysis showed that consumption of H₂-rich water for 10 weeks resulted in decreased serum total-cholesterol (TC) and LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C) levels. Further, the researchers found consumption of H₂-rich water resulted in an increase in antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase and a decrease in thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances in whole serum and LDL.
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 , supplementation with H₂-rich water seems to decrease serum LDL-C and apoB levels, improve dyslipidemia-injured HDL functions, and reduce oxidative stress, and it may have a beneficial role in prevention of potential metabolic syndrome.