Protective effects of hydrogen-rich water against acute lead-induced hepatic, renal, and testicular toxicity in rats.
Khatereh Kharazmi, Mohammad Saroughi, Mohammad Taghi Khoshniat, Seyedeh Elnaz Nazari, Mahla Asadi, Ali Rostami, Tyler W LeBaron, Alex Tarnava, Majid Khazaei · Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology · 2026
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In male Wistar rats, HRW treatment consistently reduced MDA levels and substantially restored catalase activity in the liver and testis (p < 0.05, p < 0.01). The combined HRW + EDTA treatment effectively reduced MDA levels but did not consistently restore antioxidant enzyme activities. 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
Male Wistar rats
How Molecular Hydrogen Was Used
Hydrogen-rich water (HRW) has emerged as a promising therapeutic agent due to its ability to modulate redox homeostasis via regulating mitochondrial ROS production.
What the Researchers Found
HRW treatment consistently reduced MDA levels and substantially restored catalase activity in the liver and testis (p < 0.05, p < 0.01).
Authors’ Conclusion
The authors concluded that HRW provides statistically significant protective effects against acute lead-induced toxicity in multiple organs. These results are preclinical and suggest molecular hydrogen's therapeutic potential in the condition studied. Further human research is needed to establish clinical effectiveness.