Literature ReviewHighlighted
MHID-2922681PMID: 413737252025International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Daria Kornieieva, Barbora Kalocayova, Jan Slezak, Branislav Kura
Heart failure (HF) is increasing in prevalence in many countries around the world. HF is a complex clinical syndrome characterized by the heart’s inability to pump blood effectively, resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. After an initial cardiac event (e.g., myocardial infarction, valve dysfunction, hypertension, etc.), adaptive mechanisms are activated to preserve cardiac function. Su
Chemical/Physicochemical Study
MHID-03629032024Molecular Hydrogen in Health and Disease
Katarína Valachová, Branislav Kura, Jan Slezak, Mojmír Mach, Ladislav Šoltés
Molecular hydrogen is well-known for its antioxidative and antiinflammatory properties in numerous in vitro and in vivo experiments. High-molar-mass hyaluronan (HMM HA), a natural polysaccharide present in tissues of all vertebrates, was used as a marker of the polysaccharide degradation by reactive oxygen species. The radical scavenging capacity of various sources of molecular hydrogen dissolved
Literature Review
MHID-0000311PMID: 390631262024International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Branislav Kura, Jan Slezak
Ischemia/reperfusion injury (IRI) represents a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality associated with various clinical conditions, including acute coronary syndrome, stroke, and organ transplantation. During ischemia, a profound hypoxic insult develops, resulting in cellular dysfunction and tissue damage. Paradoxically, reperfusion can exacerbate this injury through the generation of r
Literature Review
MHID-6342582PMID: 390776462024Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine
Ram B. Singh, Zuzana Sumbalova, Ghizal Fatima, Viliam Mojto, Jan Fedacko, Alex Tarnava, et al.
Diet and lifestyle choices, notably the Western-type diet, are implicated in oxidative stress and inflammation, factors that elevate the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). In contrast, the Mediterranean of diet, rich in antioxidants, appears to have protective effects against these risks. This article highlights the dual role of diet in generating molecular
Literature Review
MHID-5103861PMID: 398081702024Physiological Research
Jan Slezak, Tatiana Ravingerova, Branislav Kura
Disproportion between reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and the body's antioxidant system can cause oxidative stress, which is considered a common denominator in various pathological conditions, including cardiovascular diseases, aging, and cognitive disorders. The generation of free radicals, which occurs through partial reduction of oxygen, can quickly overwhelm the endogenous antioxidant
Systematic ReviewHighlighted
MHID-32722772023Pharmaceuticals
Nikola Todorovic, Julen Fernández-Landa, Asier Santibañez, Branislav Kura, Valdemar Stajer, Darinka Korovljev, et al.
Over the last two decades, a plethora of disease models and human studies have confirmed the beneficial effects of molecular hydrogen (H2), a simple biotherapeutic gas. Recent small-scale studies evaluating the effects of hydrogen-rich water (HRW) on various metabolic conditions pointed to advantageous effects of HRW in regulating blood lipid profiles. However, to the best of the authors’ knowledge,
Clinical TrialHighlighted
MHID-7707676PMID: 375698502023International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Zuzana Sumbalova, Jarmila Kucharská, Zuzana Rausová, Anna Gvozdjakova, Mária Szántová, Branislav Kura, et al.
Molecular hydrogen (H2) has been recognized as a novel medical gas with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a liver pathology with increased fat accumulation in liver tissue caused by factors other than alcohol consumption. Platelet mitochondrial function is considered to reflect systemic mitochondrial health. We studied the ef- fect of adjuvant th
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MHID-2226442PMID: 374635172023Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
Barbora Kalocayova, Branislav Kura, Jana Vlkovicova, Denisa Snurikova, Norbert Vrbjar, Karel Frimmel, et al.
Cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CS-AKI) is a common postoperative complication, mostly due to increasing oxidative stress. Recently, molecular hydrogen (H2 gas), has also been applied to cardiac surgery due to its ability to reduce oxidative stress. We evaluated the potential effect of H2 application on the kidney in an in vivo model of simulated heart transplantation. Pigs underwe
Clinical TrialObservational StudyHighlighted
MHID-7657388PMID: 378737712023Diseases
Ram B. Singh, Alex Tarnava, Ghizal Fatima, Jan Fedacko, Viliam Mojto, Tyler W. LeBaron
Background: Recently, chronic lung diseases have been found to be associated with marked inflammation and oxidative stress, which leads to fibrosis in the lungs and chronic respiratory failure. This study aims to determine if hydrogen-rich water (HRW) can enhance oxygen saturation among patients with chronic lung diseases. Methods: Ten patients with chronic lung diseases due to COPD (n = 7), bronchi
Literature Review
MHID-7890987PMID: 364990792022International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Tyler W. LeBaron, Randy Sharpe, Kinji Ohno
Numerous benefits have been attributed to alkaline-electrolyzed–reduced water (ERW). Sometimes these claims are associated with easily debunked concepts. The observed benefits have been conjectured to be due to the intrinsic properties of ERW (e.g., negative oxidation–reduction potential (ORP), alkaline pH, H2 gas), as well enigmatic characteristics (e.g., altered water structure, microclusters, fre
Literature ReviewHighlighted
MHID-2004094PMID: 364988382022International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Tyler W. LeBaron, Randy Sharpe, Kinji Ohno
Many studies demonstrate the safety of alkaline-electrolyzed–reduced water (ERW); however, several animal studies have reported significant tissue damage and hyperkalemia after drinking ERW. The mechanism responsible for these results remains unknown but may be due to electrode degradation associated with the production of higher pH, in which platinum nanoparticles and other metals that have harmf
Clinical TrialHighlighted
MHID-6639794PMID: 362906572022Antioxidants
Branislav Kura, Mária Szántová, Tyler W. LeBaron, Viliam Mojto, Miroslav Barancik, Barbara Szeiffova Bacova, et al.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a liver pathology affecting around 25% of the population worldwide. Excess oxidative stress, inflammation and aberrant cellular signaling can lead to this hepatic dysfunction and eventual carcinoma. Molecular hydrogen has been recognized for its selective antioxidant properties and ability to attenuate inflammation and regulate cellular function. We admin
Opinion PieceHighlighted
MHID-62678002021Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
Shigeo Ohta, Tyler W. LeBaron
The authors of the “Discussion” (Falster et al. 2021) have responded to our article entitled: “Drinking hydrogen water enhances endurance and relieves psychometric fatigue: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study”. Hydrogen (H2) medicine is being developed as an orthodox science. In this Reply, we would like to elaborate on the effects of H2-infused water and the scientific understand
Observational StudyHighlighted
MHID-5864798PMID: 347652122021Clinical Case Reports
Ram B. Singh, Ghazi Halabi, Ghizal Fatima, Richa H. Rai, Alexander T. Tarnava, Tyler W. LeBaron
Administration of molecular hydrogen dissolved in water to patient with COVID-19-like symptoms may improve oxygen levels and exercise capacity.
Observational StudyHighlighted
MHID-6285582PMID: 346451002021Journal of Integrative Neuroscience
Tyler W. LeBaron, Jason Kharman, Michael L. McCullough
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a leading cause of death and dis- ability. Sports-related TBIs are estimated to be more than several million per year. The pathophysiology of TBIs involves high levels of inflammation, oxidative stress, dysregulation of ion homeosta- sis, mitochondrial dysfunction, and apoptosis. There is also a reduc- tion in cerebral blood flow, leading to hypoxia and reduced
Mechanisms ReviewHighlighted
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
Clinical TrialHighlighted
MHID-5701846PMID: 322737402020Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity
Tyler W. LeBaron, Ram B. Singh, Ghizal Fatima, Kumar Kartikey, Jagdish P Sharma, Sergej M Ostojic, et al.
Purpose: Metabolic syndrome is associated with several medical risk factors including dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia, and obesity, which has become a worldwide pandemic. The sequelae of this condition increase the risk of cardiovascular and neurological disease and increased mortality. Its pathophysiology is associated with redox dysregulation, excessive inflammation, and perturbation of cellular hom
Literature Review
MHID-3461972PMID: 309702152019Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
Tyler W. LeBaron, Ismail Laher, Branislav Kura, Jan Slezak
H2 has been clinically demonstrated to provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which makes it an attractive agent in exercise medicine. Although exercise provides a multiplicity of benefits including decreased risk of disease, it can also have detrimental effects. For example, chronic high-intensity exercise in elite athletes, or sporadic bouts of exercise (i.e. noxious exercise) in unt
MHID-9961867PMID: 311134922019Stem Cell Research & Therapy
Meng-yu Liu, Fei Xie, Yan Zhang, Ting-ting Wang, Sheng-nan Ma, Peng-xiang Zhao, et al.
Background: Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common type of primary malignant brain tumor. Molecular hydrogen has been considered a preventive and therapeutic medical gas in many diseases including cancer. In our study, we sought to assess the potential role of molecular hydrogen on GBM.
Methods: The in vivo studies were performed using a rat orthotopic glioma model and a mouse subcutaneous xenograf
Clinical TrialHighlighted
MHID-21966452019Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
Toshio Mikami, Kohei Tano, Hosung Lee, Hyowon Lee, Jonghyuk Park, Fumiaki Ohta, et al.
Acute physical exercise increases reactive oxygen species in skeletal muscle, leading to tissue damage and fatigue. Molecular hydrogen (H2) acts as a therapeutic antioxidant directly or indirectly by inducing anti-oxidative enzymes. Here, we examined the effects of drinking H2 water (H2-infused water) on psychometric fatigue and endurance capacity in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled
