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Review or synthesisNarrative reviewhydrogen-rich water

Molecular hydrogen consumption in the human body during the inhalation of hydrogen gas.

Akito Shimouchi, Kazutoshi Nose, Tomoe Mizukami, Dock-Chil Che, Mikiyasu Shirai · Advances in experimental medicine and biology · 2013

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Primary topic Hydrogen Inhalation Research
Evidence type Review or synthesis
Publication type Narrative review
Hydrogen method hydrogen-rich water

H2HUBB TAKEAWAY

This narrative review examined the available evidence on molecular hydrogen. As a result, was found to be approximately 0.7 μmol/min/m(2)BSA, which was compatible with the findings the researchers obtained using H₂-rich water. This publication is a scholarly chapter or synthesis and should be interpreted as related background science rather than as a standalone controlled therapeutic trial. The reviewed evidence supports molecular hydrogen's therapeutic potential. Additional well-designed studies are needed to clarify clinical safety and effectiveness.

What the Review Examined

The review examined molecular hydrogen consumption in the human body during the inhalation of hydrogen gas.

Main Findings Across the Literature

Inhaling or ingesting hydrogen (H₂) gas improves oxidative stress-induced damage in animal models and humans. To confirm this result, the researchers evaluated [Formula: see text]during the inhalation of low levels of H₂ gas.

H₂ Mechanisms / Biological Findings

Inhaling or ingesting hydrogen (H₂) gas improves oxidative stress-induced damage in animal models and humans.

Authors’ Conclusion

A distinct authors’ conclusion was not available in the source material reviewed by H2HUBB.

Areas of Agreement or Uncertainty

This publication is a scholarly chapter or synthesis and should be interpreted as related background science rather than as a standalone controlled therapeutic trial.

Limitations Reported by the Authors

This publication is a scholarly chapter or synthesis and should be interpreted as related background science rather than as a standalone controlled therapeutic trial.