A “philosophical molecule,” hydrogen may overcome senescence and intractable diseases

Abstract

It has been revealed that the cause of senescence and diseases is associated with the reactive oxygen species “hydroxyl radicals” (·OH). Se- nescence and diseases may be overcome as long as we can scavenge •OH mostly produced in mitochondria. It is one and only one “molecular hydrogen” (H2) that can both penetrate into the mitochondria and scavenge the •OH. The H2 in the body can function in disease prevention and recovery. H2 gas is explosive so that a safe hydrogen inhaler has to be developed for home use. We would like to advocate the great use of H2.

Study details

Article type

Hypothesis

Disease / injury model

Senescence and intractable diseases (general, not specific models)

Dose-dependent effect

No

Outcome

Positive

Findings

The article proposes that molecular hydrogen (H2) is unique in its ability to penetrate mitochondria and scavenge hydroxyl radicals (•OH), potentially overcoming senescence and intractable diseases. H2 is advocated as a safe and effective agent for disease prevention and recovery, with no adverse effects reported.