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Molecular hydrogen mitigates acetaminophen-induced liver injury and enhances the effects of N-acetylcysteine in diabetic mice

MHID-6449583PMID: 412075402026Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry

Naomi Kamimura, Katsuya Iuchi, Tsutomu Igarashi, Ikuroh Ohsawa, Chikako Nito, Jitsuo Usuda, et al.

Acetaminophen (APAP) overdose induces severe liver injury, especially in diabetic patients. N -acetylcysteine (NAC) is commonly used as an approved an- tidote for APAP toxicity; however, its narrow therapeutic window limits its clinical utility. This study investigated the protective effects of molecular hydro- gen (H2 ) against APAP-induced hepatotoxicity in diabetic mice. Diabetic db/db mice wer

Animal StudyIn VitroHighlighted

Mechanism by which hydrogen-rich water mitigates exercise-induced fatigue: activation of the immunoresponsive gene 1-itaconate/nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2/heme oxygenase-1 pathway

MHID-1663779PMID: 405801852026Medical Gas Research

Yinyin Zhang, Yajing Ying, Xianpeng Zu, Lingling Ding, Xuan Shi, Jing Wang, et al.

Exercise-induced fatigue limits athletic performance. Molecular hydrogen is an effective treatment for relieving fatigue, but the exact mechanism is not clear. In our study, a mouse model of fatigue was established to explore the molecular mechanism by which hydrogen-rich water reduces exercise-induced fatigue. The results showed that hydrogen-rich water improved the motor function of fatigue mice

Clinical TrialAnimal StudyHighlighted

Effect of hydrogen inhalation on functional characteristics and intestinal gas biomarkers in wrestlers during physical exercise

MHID-05612832025Sportivnaya meditsina: nauka i praktika (Sports medicine: research and practice)

Oleg S. Medvedev, Aleksey A. Uzhakov, Olga L. Konnova, Oxana V. Povarova

Purpose of the study: to investigate the effect of periodic hydrogen inhalations for one month on the main performance characteristics, lactate levels and other biochemical parameters determined in the blood of young wrestlers after physical activity. Materials and methods. 10 healthy volunteer athletes took part in a prospective clinical study. The analysis of hydrogen and methane levels in exha

Animal StudyIn VitroHighlighted

The augment effects of magnesium hydride on the lipid lowering effect of atorvastatin: an in vivo and in vitro investigation

MHID-9975059PMID: 394361892025Medical Gas Research

Wanqiu Chen, Yinyin Zhang, Gen Miao, Yajing Ying, Zifu Ren, Xuejun Sun, et al.

There is strong evidence connecting increased serum lipid levels to cardiovascular disorders, including atherosclerosis. Statins is prescribed as the primary medication to decrease lipid levels. Recent research has demonstrated that hydrogen possesses anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties by modulating the expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator-1α, ultima

Animal StudyHighlighted

Effects of Hydrogen-Rich Water on Growth, Redox Homeostasis and Hormonal, Histological and Immune Systems in Rats Exposed to High Cage Density Stress

MHID-8093676PMID: 401048812025Veterinary Medicine and Science

Buket Boğa Kuru, Mustafa Makav, Mushap Kuru, Şükran Yediel Aras, Ebru Karadağ Sarı, Menekşe Bulut, et al.

Objectives: This study investigated the impact of drinking hydrogen-rich water (HRW) on growth performance, organ weights, thiol/disulphide homeostasis, oxidative status and some hormonal, histopathological and immunohistochemical changes in rats fed in a restricted housing environment. Methods: The eight groups (each group [male/female] eight rats) comprised two control, two hydrogen, two stress

HypothesisOpinion PieceHighlighted

Role of molecular hydrogen in obesity treatment: modulation of GLP-1, irisin, and PGC-1α for improved metabolism

MHID-6155704PMID: 402510252025Medical Gas Research

Nikola Todorovic, Jovan Kuzmanovic, Dejan Javorac, Sergej M Ostojic

The increasing prevalence of obesity and non-communicable diseases has become a major global health concern, contributing to significant morbidity and mortality rates. These conditions not only burden healthcare systems but also affect the individual’s quality of life worldwide. As these challenges continue to grow, there is a pressing need to explore treatment options that are effective, affordab

Literature Review

Molecular mechanisms associated with effects of hydrogen molecule in liver diseases: the review of current evidence

MHID-1025411PMID: 411942432025European Journal of Medical Research

Qian Zhu, Xianzhi Li, Shiyang Li, Shunjin Liu, Yunyun Tian, Xiangyi Xing, et al.

Oxidative stress and inflammation play a key role in the occurrence and progression of liver diseases, inducing hepatocyte apoptosis, fibrosis, and even cancer. However, there is a lack of effective therapeutic interventions to slow liver inflammation and the progression of metabolic liver diseases. The unique biological properties of molecular hydrogen’s selective scavenging of pathological free

Animal StudyIn VitroHighlighted

Long-term administration of hydrogen-rich water enhances quality of life in diabetic rats and reduces renal neoplasm incidence through modulation of inflammatory and metabolic pathways

MHID-4061148PMID: 406876592025Translational Andrology and Urology

Qijie Chen, Shaoqing Yu, Yating Pan, Hong Tang, Yang Wang, Ninghan Feng, et al.

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistent hyperglycemia, leading to severe systemic complications and reduced quality of life. Current therapies often fail to comprehensively alleviate diabetic complications, highlighting the need for novel approaches. Animal studies and clinical trials have demonstrated the therapeutic potential of molecular hy

Literature ReviewHighlighted

A comprehensive review of molecular hydrogen as a novel nutrition therapy in relieving oxidative stress and diseases: Mechanisms and perspectives

MHID-0845802PMID: 399115282025Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports

Fatmanur Yıldız, Tyler W. LeBaron, Duried Alwazeer

Oxidative stress is responsible for the pathogenesis of many diseases, and antioxidants are commonly included in their treatment protocols. Over the past two decades, numerous biomedical reports have revealed the therapeutic benefits of molecular hydrogen (H2) in relieving oxidation-related diseases. H2 has been found to have selective antioxidant properties against the most dangerous oxidants (hy

Animal StudyIn VitroHighlighted

The Rieske iron-sulfur protein is a primary target of molecular hydrogen

MHID-8939519PMID: 413302172025Redox Biology

Shuto Negishi, Mikako Ito, Tomoya Hasegawa, Hikaru Otake, Bisei Ohkawara, Akio Masuda, et al.

The mechanisms underlying the biomedical effects of molecular hydrogen (H2) remain poorly understood and are often attributed to its selective reduction of hydroxyl radicals, based on the long-held notion that H2 is biologically inert. We demonstrate that H2 is biologically active, specifically targeting the Rieske iron-sulfur protein (RISP). We first observed that H2 induces the mitochondrial unf

Literature ReviewHighlighted

Prospects of Hydrogen Medicine Based on Its Protective Effects on Mitochondrial Function

MHID-44233202024Molecular Hydrogen in Health and Disease, Advances in Biochemistry in Health and Disease

Shin-ichi Hirano, Yusuke Ichikawa, Bunpei Sato, Yoshiyasu Takefuji, Xiao-Kang Li, Fumitake Satoh

Mitochondria originated from aerobic bacteria in endosymbiosis. Through this symbiosis, eukaryotes acquired an efficient energy-producing system, but at the cost of exposure to oxidative stress from reactive oxygen species (ROS). Molecular hydrogen (H2) was recently identified as an antioxidant that selectively reduces ROS, such as hydroxyl radicals and peroxynitrite, which are strong oxidants, and

Literature ReviewHighlighted

Molecular hydrogen as a biological marker and a drug

MHID-4821613PMID: 339191462024Pul’monologiya

Alexander G. Chuchalin

The aim of the review was to examine the main characteristics of hydrogen ion metabolism and its hemostatic function in the human body. For diagnostic purposes, molecular hydrogen (H2) is considered a biological marker. The results of the analysis of therapeutic programs for the clinical use of hydrogen are presented. The use of H2 as a drug in the treatment of more than 170 diseases is also discu

Animal Study

A Novel Antioxidant, Hydrogen-Rich Coral Calcium Alters Gut Microbiome and Bile Acid Synthesis to Improve Methionine-and-Choline-Deficient Diet-Induced Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

MHID-5436392PMID: 389291852024Antioxidants

Hung-Tsung Wu, Chin-Shiang Tsai, Ting-Hsing Chao, Horng-Yih Ou, Liang-Miin Tsai

The prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has dramatically increased in recent years, and it is highly associated with metabolic diseases, as well as the development of hepatocellular carcinoma. However, effective therapeutic strategies for the treatment of NAFLD are still scarce. Although hydrogen-rich water shows beneficial effects for hepatic steatosis, the inconvenience limit

Meta-AnalysisHighlighted

The Effects of Hydrogen-Rich Water on Blood Lipid Profiles in Metabolic Disorders Clinical Trials: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

MHID-22939332024International Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism

Hamid Jamialahmadi, Ghazaleh Khalili-Tanha, Mostafa Rezaei-Tavirani, Elham Nazari

Context: Metabolic disorders are a growing global concern, especially in developed countries, due to their increasing prevalence. Serum lipid profiles, including triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and low-density lipoprotein (LDL), are commonly used clinical biomarkers for monitoring the progression of these metabolic abnormalities. In recent decades, hydro

Literature Review

Effects of Molecular Hydrogen in the Pathophysiology and Management of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases

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

Meta-AnalysisHypothesisHighlighted

The impact of hydrogen-rich water on liver enzyme levels in clinical populations: a comprehensive review and meta-analysis

MHID-1049920PMID: 404064272024Gastroenterology and Hepatology From Bed to Bench

Ghazaleh Khalili-Tanha, Hamid Jamialahmadi, Mostafa Rezaei-Tavirani, Elham Nazari

Aim: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the effect of hydrogen-rich water (HRW) on liver enzyme levels. Background: Liver disease is a significant global health concern, greatly affecting mortality rates. Elevated levels of liver enzymes, such as ALT, AST, ALP, and GGT are early symptoms of liver disorders, and various approaches can help reduce them. Recent studies have sho

In VitroHighlighted

Hydrogen-Rich Water (HRW) Reduces Fatty Acid-Induced Lipid Accumulation and Oxidative Stress Damage through Activating AMP-Activated Protein Kinase in HepG2 Cells

MHID-2493537PMID: 390620202024Biomedicines

Sing-Hua Tsou, Sheng-Chieh Lin, Wei-Jen Chen, Hui-Chih Hung, Chun-Cheng Liao, Edy Kornelius, et al.

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is characterized by exces- sive fat accumulation in the liver. Intracellular oxidative stress induced by lipid accumulation leads to various hepatocellular injuries including fibrosis. However, no effective method for mitigating MASLD without substantial side effects currently exists. Molecular hydrogen (H2) has garnered attention du

Animal StudyHighlighted

Effect of Orally Ingested Water Containing H2-Filled Ultrafine Bubbles (UFBs) on Ethanol-Induced Oxidative Stress in Rats

MHID-9892485PMID: 388393612024Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin

Risako Morishita, Ayaka Onishi, Maresuke Oya, Hirotsugu Karashima, Misato Mori, Yuka Kawatani, et al.

Ultrafine bubbles (UFBs), which are bubbles with diameters of less than 1 µm, are widely recognized for their ability to exist stably in liquid as a result of the effects of Brownian motion. In this study, we focused on hydrogen, known for its antioxidant potential, and explored the function of H2-filled UFBs, which encapsulate hydrogen, to determine their potential use as oral carriers for the de

Literature Review

Therapeutic Potential of Molecular Hydrogen in Metabolic Diseases from Bench to Bedside

MHID-9342689PMID: 371112992023Pharmaceuticals

Fei Xie, Yifei Song, Yang Yi, Xue Jiang, Shiwen Ma, Chen Ma, et al.

Oxidative stress and chronic inflammation have been implicated in the pathophysiology of metabolic diseases, including diabetes mellitus (DM), metabolic syndrome (MS), fatty liver (FL), atherosclerosis (AS), and obesity. Molecular hydrogen (H2) has long been considered a physiologically inert gas. In the last two decades, accumulating evidence from pre-clinical and clinical studies has indicated th

Clinical TrialHighlighted

Hydrogen-Rich Water Ameliorates Metabolic Disorder via Modifying Gut Microbiota in Impaired Fasting Glucose Patients: A Randomized Controlled Study

MHID-6939973PMID: 373719752023Antioxidants

Bing Liang, Le Shi, Dongyue Du, Hua Li, Ning Yi, Yue Xi, et al.

Objective: Molecular hydrogen (H2) exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic effects, and has shown benefits in glucose and lipid metabolism in certain animal metabolic disorder models. However, the potential benefits of H2 treatment in individuals with impaired fasting glucose (IFG) has seldom been studied. This randomized controlled study (RCT) aims to investigate the effects of hy