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Review or synthesisNarrative reviewOther or not reported

Molecular Hydrogen as a Medical Gas for the Treatment of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Possible Efficacy Based on a Literature Review.

Shin-Ichi Hirano, Yusuke Ichikawa, Bunpei Sato, Yoshiyasu Takefuji, Fumitake Satoh · Frontiers in neurology · 2022

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Primary topic Molecular Hydrogen Overview
Evidence type Review or synthesis
Publication type Narrative review
Hydrogen method Other or not reported

H2HUBB TAKEAWAY

This narrative review examined the available molecular-hydrogen literature. The reviewed evidence supports molecular hydrogen's therapeutic potential. Additional well-designed studies are needed to clarify clinical safety and effectiveness.

Authors’ Conclusion

The authors concluded that although further clinical trials are needed to determine the efficacy and mechanism of H₂ gas in ME/CFS, the authors' literature review suggested that H₂ gas may be an effective medical gas for the treatment of ME/CFS.

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