Scientific Articles

Molecular hydrogen downregulates acute exhaustive exercise-induced skeletal muscle damage

Jonatas E. Nogueira, Mateus R. Amorim, Ana P. Pinto, Alisson L. da Rocha, Adelino S. R. da Silva, Luiz G. S. Branco

Physical exercise-induced skeletal muscle damage may be characterized by increased oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis which may be beneficial when exercise is regular, but it is rather harmful when exercise is exhaustive and performed acutely by unaccustomed individuals. Molecular hydrogen (H2) has emerged as a potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic agent, but its act