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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

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,

Animal StudyHighlighted

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

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

Opinion PieceOtherHighlighted

Effects of perioperative hydrogen inhalation on brain edema and prognosis in patients with glioma

MHID-96353272025Frontiers in Neurology

Liu Dong-mei, Yao Jian-qiang, Ma Yan-e

Wu et al. (1) conducted a pioneering randomized controlled trial (RCT) to evaluate perioperative hydrogen inhalation in glioma patients, demonstrating a statistically significant reduction in postoperative brain edema and improved short-term neurological outcomes. While these findings highlight hydrogen’s potential as an adjuvant therapy, critical analysis from statistical and clinical perspectives

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

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

Animal StudyHighlighted

Molecular hydrogen as a potential mediator of the antitumor effect of inulin consumption

MHID-4439338PMID: 401810802025Scientific Reports

Victor Pascal-Moussellard, Jean-Pierre Alcaraz, Stéphane Tanguy, Cordélia Salomez-Ihl, Philippe Cinquin, François Boucher, et al.

Inulin consumption and dihydrogen (H2) administration both exert antitumor effects on preclinical models as well as in clinical trials. As H2 is one of the major byproducts of inulin fermentation by bacterial species of the gut microbiota (GM), we hypothesized that H2 could mediate the antitumor effects of inulin. To provide evidence in favor of this hypothesis, we first determined the pattern of

Animal StudyHighlighted

Application of Molecular Hydrogen in Early Heart Failure Development: Modulation of Microcirculation, Metabolism, Oxidative Stress, and Myocardial Status

MHID-6800574PMID: 414626182025Antioxidants

Anna Vyacheslavovna Deryugina, Darya Andreevna Danilova, Anastasia Vladimirovna Polozova

Oxidative stress is a key factor in the development of chronic heart failure (CHF). Molecular hydrogen (H2) exhibits antioxidant properties, yet the mechanisms by which it alleviates hemodynamic disturbances and ischemic myocardial injury in CHF are not fully under- stood. This study examined the effects of a single (40-min) and multiple (40-min daily for 5 days) inhalations of H2 in a rat model o

Animal StudyHighlighted

Molecular hydrogen protects against sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy through improving Golgi stress-mediated autophagy, inflammation and apoptosis

MHID-5014710PMID: 407174652025British Journal of Pharmacology

Shuqi Meng, Jianfeng Liu, Yanhua Luo, Yan Fan, Zhiwei Wang, Yu Song, et al.

Background and Purpose: Sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy (SIC) is the primary cause of mortality among people with sepsis. Hydrogen (H2) has a cardioprotective effect in SIC; however, its specific mechanism remains unclear. We thus explored whether 2% H2 treatment mitigates SIC through inhibiting Golgi stress and investigated the specific molecular pathways underlying this protective effect. Experime

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

Animal StudyHighlighted

Preventing Cisplatin-Induced Neuropathy and Related Emotional Disorders with the Coadministration of Duloxetine and Hydrogen-Rich Water in Male and Female Mice

MHID-2282117PMID: 408679002025Antioxidants

Ignacio Martínez-Martel, Sylmara Esther Negrini-Ferrari, Olga Pol

Cisplatin (CIS)-induced peripheral neuropathy and associated comorbidities have a detrimental effect on the lives of cancer patients. Currently, there are no effective therapies to alleviate these symptoms. Duloxetine (DULO) is a recommended treatment, but it is linked with important side effects, thus making it essential to explore novel approaches. We examined the impact of a prophylactic treatm

Animal StudyIn VitroHighlighted

Molecular hydrogen attenuates cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity by modulating β-hydroxybutyrate metabolism

MHID-7622818PMID: 407051912025Molecular Biology Reports

Yan Tian, Huilan Su, Yunxi Chen, Xiaomeng Geng, Yafang Zhang, Yu Wang, et al.

Background Nephrotoxicity is a common adverse effect of many chemotherapeutic agents and represents a major dose- limiting factor in cancer treatment. Therefore, developing effective renoprotective strategies is urgently needed. Molecular hydrogen (H2) has emerged as a therapeutic agent with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, selectively scavenging hydroxyl radicals and alleviati

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