The protective effect of hydrogen-rich water on rats with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Mengna Zheng, Han Yu, Yong Xue, Tong Yang, Qiufen Tu, Kaiqing Xiong, Daihua Deng, Lei Lu, Nan Huang · Molecular and cellular biochemistry · 2021
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In an animal model, drinking HW suppressed the increase in glucose, total cholesterol, oxidative stress, and inflammation. 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
The study examined preclinical animal experiment.
How Molecular Hydrogen Was Used
Molecular hydrogen was administered as the hydrogen-rich water (hw) has been reported to possess a beneficial role in patients with diabetes.
What the Researchers Found
Drinking HW suppressed the increase in glucose, total cholesterol, oxidative stress, and inflammation.
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 this study indicates that patients with T2DM may be able to improve their condition by supplementing HW as daily drinking water.