Every cell in our body is surrounded by a membrane; a barrier designed to control what particles are allowed in and out of the cell. Hydrogen is so small that it is able to diffuse freely across these membranes; slipping through the gaps to make its way into our cells. For this reason, hydrogen is able to cross other membranes too - like the blood-brain barrier. This is important because it's inside the cell where hydrogen performs its magic. Hydrogen seems to work at the nuclear gene transcription level, telling our cells to start pumping out more powerful free radical scavengers, like glutathione peroxidase and superoxide dismutase. These enzymes are like the special forces of rooting out harmful free radicals. Specifically, hydrogen appears to target the Nrf2 pathway; a master pathway of antioxidant regulation. Interestingly, many pharmaceutical companies researching drugs to battle neurodegenerative diseases are testing drugs that also work to target this same pathway.
The anti-hypertensive effect of H2 inhalation has also been confirmed in multiple clinical trials.
The most powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, Hydrogen Inhalation Therapy, offers these benefits
- Improves cognitive function
- Reduces blood pressure
- Reduces inflammation
- Promotes cellular health
- Increases energy
- Better skin health and tone
- Improves sleeping patterns
- Enhance athletic performance + decreases recovery time
- Supports healthy weight management
- Hydrates at the cellular level
- Prevents hangovers
How long does H2 Therapy take?
The benefits of inhaled hydrogen happen in just 30 minutes! When you let more Hydrogen into your cells there are less detox reactions and improved antioxidant benefits. Because the H2 molecules are so small, they cross the blood-brain barrier so the brain benefits too.
Antioxidant Studies
1. Molecular hydrogen: a therapeutic antioxidant and beyond
Huang L. Molecular hydrogen: a therapeutic antioxidant and beyond. Medical Gas Research. 2016;6(4):219-222. doi:10.4103/2045-9912.196904.
2. Recent Progress Toward Hydrogen Medicine: Potential of Molecular Hydrogen for Preventive and Therapeutic Applications
Ohta S. Recent Progress Toward Hydrogen Medicine: Potential of Molecular Hydrogen for Preventive and Therapeutic Applications. Current Pharmaceutical Design. 2011;17(22):2241-2252. doi:10.2174/138161211797052664.
3. A review of experimental studies of hydrogen as a new therapeutic agent in emergency and critical care medicine.
Shen M, Zhang H, Yu C, Wang F, Sun X. A review of experimental studies of hydrogen as a new therapeutic agent in emergency and critical care medicine. Medical Gas Research. 2014;4:17. doi:10.1186/2045-9912-4-17.
4. Molecular hydrogen as a preventive and therapeutic medical gas: initiation, development and potential of hydrogen medicine.
Shigeo Ohta, Molecular hydrogen as a preventive and therapeutic medical gas: initiation, development and potential of hydrogen medicine, Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Volume 144, Issue 1, 2014, Pages 1-11, ISSN 0163-7258.
[Credit for this list given to the Molecular Hydrogen Institute]
