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MHID-96660182025Journal of Physical Education and Sport
Jakub Krejčí, Michal Botek, Shigeo Ohta, Klara Botkova, Andrew McKune
Problem Statement: Effective inter-match recovery plays a crucial role in preserving performance and preventing injuries in well-trained soccer players. In this context, molecular hydrogen has attracted increasing attention in sports science due to its selective antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and cell-signaling properties that may facilitate recovery. Among the various administration methods, h
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MHID-1036598PMID: 399231332025Medical Gas Research
Pavel Grepl, Michal Botek, Jakub Krejčí, Andrew McKune
Initially, molecular hydrogen was considered a physiologically inert and non-functional gas. However, experimental and clinical studies have shown that molecular hydrogen has anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and strong selective antioxidant effects. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of 60 minutes of molecular hydrogen inhalation on respiratory gas analysis parameters using a randomized, d
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MHID-7502024PMID: 414014412024Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
Pavel Grepl, Jakub Krejčí, Andrew McKune, Michal Botek
Molecular hydrogen has gained attention for its potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and ergogenic effects. However, its impact on blood oxygen saturation and autonomic cardiac regulation under resting conditions remains unclear. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study investigated the effects of a 60-minute molecular hydrogen inhalation on oxygen saturation and hear
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MHID-7726015PMID: 386811432024Frontiers in Physiology
Barbora Sládečková, Michal Botek, Jakub Krejčí, Michal Valenta, Andrew McKune, Filip Neuls, et al.
Purpose: Molecular hydrogen has been shown to possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, ergogenic, and recovery-enhancing effects. This study aimed to assess the effect of molecular hydrogen administration on muscle performance, damage, and perception of soreness up to 24 h of recovery after two strenuous training sessions performed on the same day in elite fin swimmers.
Methods: Eight females (mean ±
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MHID-71472332023Česká a Slovenská Oftalmologie
Mgr. Eliška Najmanová, Ph.D., H. Manethová, M. Botek, Doc. RNDr. František Pluháček, Ph.D.
Purposes: The primary aim of the study was to assess the response of intraocular pressure (IOP) to the acute ingestion of hydrogen-rich water (HRW) compared to hydrogen-free water (placebo) in healthy subjects. The effect of HRW intake on central corneal thickness (CCT) was also monitored.
Subjects and Methods: Twenty-four healthy volunteers (5 men, 19 women) aged between 20 and 33 were included i
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MHID-7655607PMID: 365385542022PLOS ONE
Michal Valenta, Michal Botek, Jakub Krejčí, Andrew McKune, Barbora Sládečková, Filip Neuls, et al.
Purpose This study investigated the effects of acute, pre-exercise, hydrogen rich water (HRW) ingestion on running time to exhaustion at maximal aerobic speed in trained track and field runners.
Methods Twenty-four, male runners aged 17.5 ± 1.8 years, with body mass index = 21.0 ± 1.3 kgm-2, and maximal oxygen uptake = 55.0 ± 4.6 mlkg-1min-1 (mean ± standard deviation) participated in this ran
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MHID-7556506PMID: 352768672022Nutrients
Michal Botek, Deepesh Khanna, Jakub Krejčí, Michal Valenta, Andrew McKune, Barbora Sládečková, et al.
Hydrogen-rich water (HRW) supplementation has been shown to have an antifatigue effect across different modes of exercise. However, its effect on repeated sprint performance is unknown. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of pre-exercise HRW consumption on repeated sprint performance, lactate, and perceptual responses using a repeated sprint protocol. This randomized, double blinded, pl
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MHID-5245813PMID: 352061792022International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Michal Botek, Jakub Krejčí, Michal Valenta, Andrew McKune, Barbora Sládečková, Petr Konečný, et al.
Molecular hydrogen (H2) is potentially a novel therapeutic gas for acute post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients because it has antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptosis, and antifatigue properties. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of 14 days of H2 inhalation on the respiratory and physical fitness status of acute post-COVID-19 patients. This randomized, single-blin
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MHID-2592715PMID: 351026012020Antioxidants
Miroslav Barancik, Branislav Kura, Tyler W. LeBaron, Roberto Bolli, Jozef Buday, Jan Slezak
The increased production of reactive oxygen species and oxidative stress are important factors contributing to the development of diseases of the cardiovascular and central nervous systems. Molecular hydrogen is recognized as an emerging therapeutic, and its positive effects in the treatment of pathologies have been documented in both experimental and clinical studies. The therapeutic potential of
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MHID-2512221PMID: 315745442019International Journal of Sports Medicine
Michal Botek, Jakub Krejčí, Andrew J. McKune, Barbora Sládečková, Nenad Naumovski
The potential anti-fatigue and performance benefits of hydrogen rich water (HRW) have resulted in increased research interest over the past 5 years. The aim of this study was to assess physiological and perceptual responses to an incremental exercise protocol after administration of 600 ml HRW within 30 min before exercise. This randomized, double blinded placebo-controlled cross over study includ
