When most of us hear about hydrogen, we think of a potentially flammable substance, best given a wide berth. You might be surprised to learn that elemental hydrogen—H2—is the latest superstar dietary supplement to take the world by storm.
So, what are the health benefits of molecular hydrogen? Mounting evidence shows that hydrogen—the most abundant element in the universe—may be highly beneficial for a wide range of health concerns.
Supplemental hydrogen has shown great promise, from reducing inflammation in the body to combatting the oxidative stress believed to promote aging. Molecular hydrogen may also help fight the cell damage associated with Alzheimer’s, macular degeneration, and metabolic syndrome.
Oxidative Stress and ROS
Oxidative stress is a process that occurs naturally in the body on the cellular level. It’s a side effect of the metabolic processes that use oxygen to “burn” the fuel we need for energy. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are unstable molecules that can damage the molecules that make up our cells and tissues.
Ordinarily, our bodies keep ROS in check through the activity of naturally occurring antioxidant molecules.
However, environmental stress, aging, or a poor diet can cause reactive oxygen species production to outstrip the body’s capacity to neutralize them.
This results in acute oxidative stress. Fortunately, research indicates that molecular hydrogen may serve as a powerful supplemental antioxidant, keeping ROS in check, and reducing oxidative stress.
A Small, but Mighty, Molecule
The same element fueling the fusion reaction that powers our sun may serve multiple beneficial roles in the human body.
Research shows molecular hydrogen therapy may significantly improve antioxidant activity, targeting free radicals and decreasing problematic ROS production. And animal studies suggest it’s also an exceptionally effective anti-inflammatory substance.
At present, more research is needed to determine exactly how molecular hydrogen manifests its many health benefits in the human body. But it seems to be a potent antioxidant and a possible signaling molecule for energy metabolism.
These discoveries are relatively recent. Pioneering research has been conducted primarily in Asia, where inhaling hydrogen and drinking hydrogen water are fast becoming popular practices.
Multiple Potential Benefits
Recent research indicates that the beneficial effects of molecular hydrogen may have numerous potential health benefits. Furthermore, hydrogen administration could have both preventive and therapeutic applications.
Targets Inflammation
Inflammation is a natural response to injury or illness. However, the swelling and pain associated with chronic inflammation can seriously impact the quality of life.
Molecular hydrogen significantly reduces the effects of pain and inflammation in the body. The anti-inflammatory effects of hydrogen inhalation and hydrogen-rich water supplementation could thus improve quality of life.
May Protect Against Neurological Disorders
The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of molecular hydrogen may have the potential for the prevention and treatment of neurological disorders.
Inhaled molecular hydrogen gas may protect the brain and nervous system from inflammation-linked neurological disorders. Examples include cerebrovascular issues like strokes, neurodegenerative disorders such as dementia, and neonatal brain disorders.
May Prevent Chronic Diseases Caused by Oxidative Stress
Molecular hydrogen’s preventive effects may halt cardiovascular diseases by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation.
Atherosclerosis is an underlying cause of heart disease, a #1 killer in the U.S. Animal research indicates drinking hydrogen-enriched water can significantly curtail vascular aging of the aorta and arteriosclerosis development in mice specifically bred with this disease.
May Improve Athletic Performance and Recovery
Muscle fatigue caused by acute exercise increases the risk of injuries. Studies indicate that hydrogen therapy may help to alleviate muscle fatigue.
Molecular hydrogen’s therapeutic effects may also improve athletic performance and help to heal soft-tissue injuries.
Could Improve the Immune System
Emerging evidence suggests inhaling or ingesting molecular hydrogen supports the immune system, reactivating disabled T cells by enhancing mitochondrial function.
It could even be used to supplement cancer treatment. However, more research into the biological effects of molecular hydrogen is necessary before these claims can be made.
The antioxidant effects and anti-inflammatory mechanisms underlying hydrogen need further investigation. As does the possible enhanced therapeutic efficacy of molecular hydrogen medicine when combined with other gases or treatments.
Now Available for Home Use
Do you want to experience the potential benefits of molecular hydrogen?
You don’t have to participate in a randomized controlled trial in a molecular sciences lab to experience therapeutic molecular hydrogen gas. You don’t have to be in a hospital to enjoy the benefits of hydrogen-rich saline. You can access the same potential benefits with Vital Reaction’s high-quality products!
Our hydrogen machines, water bottles, and molecular hydrogen tablets produce molecular hydrogen as a therapeutic medical gas or hydrogen-rich water. Now you can access the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and other health benefits of molecular hydrogen, from home (or wherever you are)!
Hydrogen Gas Inhalation Machines
Are you interested in reducing oxidative stress safely and in the comfort of your own home? Our hydrogen inhalation machines can generate specific concentrations of molecular hydrogen-rich gas, giving you molecular hydrogen to combat oxidative damage at home and on demand.
Hydrogen Tablets and Water Bottles for Hydrogen-Rich Water
Need an instant molecular hydrogen boost to boost physical performance and combat muscle fatigue? Try drinking hydrogen water.
You can now experience the benefits of drinking hydrogen-rich water daily. Our molecular hydrogen tablets dissolve quickly in ordinary water to produce hydrogen-rich water.
Or produce hydrogen water on the go with our portable hydrogen water bottles. Through the power of electrolysis, hydrogen gas is separated from the oxygen gas in regular water. This gives you hydrogen-rich water that could potentially protect you from harmful free radicals, oxidative stress, and inflammation.
Experience the antioxidant anti-inflammatory effects of this promising therapeutic agent for yourself. Check out Vital Reaction’s range of hydrogen products today. To learn more about the health benefits of molecular hydrogen, contact us here.
