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Animal StudyIn VitroHighlighted

Sequential hydrogen-release implant for promoting the soft tissue integration through immunomodulatory and pro-remodeling coupling

MHID-5401653PMID: 413343742026Bioactive Materials

Yue Yuan, Zishuo Hou, Miaomiao Chen, Jingwei Yu, Minghao Zhou, Jiaxin Kang, et al.

The weaker soft tissue integration around implants compared to natural teeth poses a substantial challenge to the long-term success of implants. To enhance soft tissue integration, we develop an on-demand and long-lasting H2-releasing implant to achieve precise sequential regulation of the soft tissue integration through immunomodulation and pro-remodeling coupling. In the inflammatory phase, the

Systematic ReviewHighlighted

Molecular hydrogen therapy in musculoskeletal conditions: An evidence-based review and critical analysis

MHID-43477742026World Journal of Orthopedics

Naveen Jeyaraman, Madhan Jeyaraman, Swaminathan Ramasubramanian, Shrideavi Murugan, Arulkumar Nallakumarasamy, Sathish Muthu

Molecular hydrogen (H2) demonstrates selective antioxidant and anti-inflam- matory properties with therapeutic potential across musculoskeletal conditions including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, exercise-induced muscle damage, chronic pain syndromes, tendinopathies, and muscle atrophy. This review critically evaluates preclinical and clinical evidence for H2 therapy and identifies research

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Clostridium beijerinckii displays a soluble [FeFe]-hydrogenase/formate dehydrogenase enzyme complex that links H2 and CO2 metabolism

MHID-0389345PMID: 415753722026Biochemical Journal

Sabrina Dezzani, Abdulrahman Alogaidi, Anca Pordea, Simone Morra

The production of biofuels by bacterial fermentation receives sustained attention due to the need to develop novel circular and sustainable technologies. Clostridium beijerinckii produces both hydrogen (H2) and carbon-based biofuels acetone, butanol and ethanol (ABE solvents). H2 metabolism in C. beijerinckii is complex and mostly unexplored. Seven hydrogenase genes are contained in the genome, bu

Animal StudyHighlighted

Hydrogen-rich water improves endurance by reducing skeletal muscle oxidative stress and inflammatory responses

MHID-8967574PMID: 416411602026Frontiers in Nutrition

Eika Mizuno, Tatsuhiro Sato, Kosuke Okada, Ikuru Miura, Junichi Shoda, Makoto Saito, et al.

Introduction: Hydrogen-rich water (HRW) has been reported to reduce oxidative stress, suppress exercise fatigue, and enhance recovery. However, the molecular mechanisms of its effects on exercise capacity, especially during the early stages of adaptation in physically inactive individuals, remain unclear. Methods: Male 8-week-old C57BL/6 J mice were provided with purified water or HRW for 1, 2, 4,

Observational StudyHighlighted

Association Between Hydrogen-Rich Water Consumption and Lower Extremity Function in Older Adults Participating in Community Salons: A Prospective Observational Study

MHID-67657942026medRxiv

Yuusuke Harada, Michiko Miyakawa

Background: Falls among older adults are a leading cause of fractures, loss of independence, and need for long-term care. Community salons in Japan promote social participation and health activities among older adults. Hydrogen-rich water is widely used as a health product, but evidence in community settings remains limited. Methods: We conducted a prospective observational study among 48 communit

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

Animal StudyHighlighted

Effect of hydrogen‑enriched water on healing of excisional full‑layer skin wounds in diabetic and non‑diabetic rats

MHID-1198842PMID: 406436492025Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology

Muhammed Deniz, Yeliz Akkuş, Gülden Yıldız, Hatice Beşeren Havadar, Mustafa Makav

This study was carried out in an experimental study design with experimental and control groups to investigate the effect of hydrogen-enriched water (HRW) on healing in excisional full-layer skin wounds. The rats were divided into diabetic group (n = 20) and non-diabetic group (n = 18) (n = 38). Diabetic group was divided into three groups as diabetic wound (DC), diabetic wound saline (DS), and di

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

Observational Study

The impact of graded exercise to exhaustion on breath hydrogen: a pilot study

MHID-31585802025Sport Sciences for Health

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

Purpose Exercise induces transient physiological disruptions, including immune suppression and gastrointestinal (GI) disturbance. Molecular hydrogen (H₂), an endogenously produced gas with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, may play a protective role in this context. While the therapeutic potential of exogenous H₂ has been widely explored, little is known about endogenous hydrogen respo

Clinical TrialHighlighted

Hydrogen-rich water supplementation exhibits dose- and age-dependent effects on delayed-onset muscle soreness in professional soccer players

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

Literature ReviewHighlighted

Molecular hydrogen gas and its therapeutic potential in recent disease progression

MHID-6700629PMID: 382422812025Medical Gas Research

Md. Habibur Rahman, Cheol-Su Kim, Kyu-Jae Lee

The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of molecular hydrogen (H2) have been explored for their possible health advantages. H2 is the smallest and most basic molecule, and it may easily pass through cell membranes to reach cellular compartments. Research on the health significance of H2 is still in its early stages, and although some studies have yielded encouraging results, further resea

Observational StudyHighlighted

Hemodialysis employing molecular hydrogen (H2) enriched dialysis solution may improve dialysis related fatigue through impact on energy metabolism

MHID-2151796PMID: 399341432025Scientific Reports

Masaaki Nakayama, Kimio Watanabe, Emiko Sato, Yugo Ito, Nozomi Kadota, Kasumi Konishi, et al.

Hemodialysis employing molecular hydrogen (H2)-enriched dialysis solution rendered by water electrolysis (E-HD), has been reported to alleviate dialysis-related fatigue, but its association with metabolic profiles remains unclear. Eighty-one patients undergoing standard HD were classified into 3 groups [Group A (n = 25, 30.9%): fatigue with activity reduction—subgroups A1: chronic persistent fatig

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

Clinical TrialObservational StudyHighlighted

Hydrogen and Methane Detection in Breath in Response to Two Different Types of Dietary Fiber and Its Relationship to Postprandial Glucose Concentration in Obese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Normoglycemic Subjects

MHID-1241888PMID: 400777852025Nutrients

Inna Misnikova, Yulia Kovaleva, Svetlana Shokur, Tyler W. LeBaron, Oxana Povarova, Oleg Medvedev

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between postprandial glycemic levels based on flashmonitoring and the production of intestinal hydrogen (H2) and methane (CH4) gases based on the measurement of the amount of these gases in exhaled air. Materials and Methods: We studied 14 subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and 14 individuals without diabetes (control

Literature Review

Delivery of Molecular Hydrogen for Precision Immunomodulation: Mechanisms, Detection Methods, and Applications

MHID-1191317PMID: 406196052025Advanced Science

Gangfeng Li, Hannan Cui, Ruixiao Fan, Guming Liu, Zishuo Hou, Yibo Zhang, et al.

The delivery of molecular hydrogen (H2) is increasingly recognized for its potential in precision immunomodulation, primarily through multiple pathways such as antioxidant action, modulation of inflammatory factors, and inhibition of apoptosis. These effects contribute to a balanced and functional immune system, highlighting the therapeutic promise of H2 in various inflammatory conditions. However, t

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 ReviewHighlighted

Exploring the Potential of Molecular Hydrogen in Different Heart Failure Models: A Review

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

Literature ReviewHighlighted

Molecular Hydrogen in the Treatment of Respiratory Diseases

MHID-45792272025International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Dominika Zajac, Monika Jampolska, Piotr Wojciechowski

Molecular hydrogen is gaining increasing attention as an antioxidant, anti- inflammatory, and antiapoptotic agent. Once considered an inert gas, it reveals current therapeutic potential among others in inflammatory diseases, cancer, and sports medicine, among others. The present review aims to provide a consistent summary of the findings of the last twenty years on the use of molecular hydrogen in

Animal StudyIn VitroHighlighted

A H2-bioreactor for mitochondrial rehabilitation in infected bone defects regeneration

MHID-7283969PMID: 417999532025Materials Today Bio

Chunru Kong, Chao Si, Haofeng Liu, Yawen Wang, Jiakai Qiao, Xiaoduo Tang, et al.

The repair of infected bone defects (IBDs) presents a significant clinical challenge due to recurrent infections and inflammation. Characterized by reactive oxygen species (ROS) bursts and mitochondrial dysfunction, IBDs generates to a vicious oxidation-inflammation cycle that impairs bone remodeling. To address this, we developed a double-network hydrogel scaffold composed of phenylboronic acid-m

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