Study Measures Hydrogen Gas Release Through Skin During Inhalation
Changes In Hydrogen Gas Release From The Skin During Inhalation Of Hydrogen-Rich Air
Research hubs: Respiratory System · Skin & Dermatology System
- Evidence type
- Uncontrolled trial (single-arm or pilot) · Human study
- Authors
- Akito Shimouchi, Kazutoshi Nose
- Journal
- A48. CLINICAL RESEARCH
- Year
- 2011
- Study Type
- Human
- Delivery
- Gas
- Dose
- hydrogen-rich air inhalation
- Outcome
- Neutral
- Peer Reviewed
- Yes
- Cited by
- 1 (OpenAlex, as of November 2026)
- Country
- Japan
TL;DR
Scientists found that when people breathe in air mixed with hydrogen gas, their skin releases more hydrogen—kind of like how a sponge releases water when you squeeze it. This discovery could help doctors understand how hydrogen gas moves through our bodies and whether breathing it in might help treat diseases or injuries.
Summary
Scientists investigated how the body processes hydrogen therapy by measuring hydrogen gas release through the skin during hydrogen-rich air inhalation. The study suggests that inhaled hydrogen is absorbed into the bloodstream and distributed throughout the body, with some being released through the skin. This transdermal hydrogen release could potentially serve as a non-invasive biomarker to monitor hydrogen uptake and distribution in patients. However, without detailed results available, the clinical significance and specific health implications of these findings remain undetermined. The research contributes to understanding hydrogen therapy mechanisms but requires further investigation to establish therapeutic benefits.