Long-term consumption of hydrogen-rich water provides hepatoprotection by improving mitochondrial biology and quality control in chronically stressed mice.
Qi He, Xiang Lan, Mengyuan Ding, Na Zhang · PloS one · 2025
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In mice, HRW decreased Cytc, Bax, Caspase-3, and Caspase-8 levels, and increasing the expression of Bcl-2. These results are preclinical and suggest molecular hydrogen's therapeutic potential in the condition studied. Further human research is needed to establish clinical effectiveness.
What the Researchers Studied
This study delves into the hepatoprotective properties of extended consumption of HRW in mice subjected to chronic stress.
How Molecular Hydrogen Was Used
Hydrogen-rich water
What the Researchers Found
HRW decreased Cytc, Bax, Caspase-3, and Caspase-8 levels, and increasing the expression of Bcl-2.
Authors’ Conclusion
The authors concluded that this study reveals that long-term hydrogen-rich water (HRW) consumption provides significant hepatoprotection in mice under chronic stress. Behavioral tests show HRW alleviates stress-induced anxiety and enhances exploratory behavior. These findings suggest HRW is a promising non-invasive intervention for preventing and treating stress-related liver disorders by targeting oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction. These results are preclinical and suggest molecular hydrogen's therapeutic potential in the condition studied. Further human research is needed to establish clinical effectiveness.