Hydrogen Inhalation Therapy Lowers Blood Pressure in Hypertension Study
- Authors
- Hongxiang Ji, Hualin Sun, Yinghui Zhang, Ziyi Zhao, Xin Gao, Chunhe Wang, Yang Yang, Xiaodong Zhang, Jianyong Gao, Dequan Man, Qian Yang, Ying Yang, Chengbin Yue, Changjiang Chen, Xiaoheng Ding, Tongshang Ni
- Journal
- Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
- Year
- 2024
- DOI
- 10.3389/fcvm.2024.1391282
- Study Type
- Human
- Outcome
- Positive
- Peer Reviewed
- Yes
- Country
- China
- Health Condition
- Hypertension
- Body System
- Cardiovascular
TL;DR
Breathing in hydrogen gas appears to lower blood pressure in Chinese adults with hypertension without causing significant side effects.
Key Finding
Patients receiving hydrogen inhalation therapy as an add-on treatment achieved additional blood pressure reductions of 4.6 to 7.8 mm Hg (systolic) and 1.8 to 2.9 mm Hg (diastolic) compared to standard treatment alone over 24 weeks, with more than double the likelihood of achieving controlled blood pressure by week 24.
Summary
This study looked at whether inhaling hydrogen gas could help lower blood pressure in Chinese adults who were already taking blood pressure medications. Researchers compared 2,364 patients who received hydrogen inhalation therapy along with their regular medications to patients who received only regular medications over 24 weeks. Patients using hydrogen inhalation had greater reductions in both systolic (top number) and diastolic (bottom number) blood pressure, and more of them achieved controlled blood pressure levels by the end of the study. The safety profile was similar between the two groups.
Practical Takeaway
This real-world study suggests that hydrogen inhalation may support additional blood pressure reduction when used alongside standard medications, though it is not a replacement for them. The study was observational rather than a controlled trial, and results are specific to Chinese populations receiving this particular treatment protocol; more research in diverse populations would strengthen these findings. Anyone considering hydrogen inhalation therapy should discuss it with their healthcare provider.
Abstract (excerpt)
AimTo evaluate the real-life effectiveness and safety of hydrogen inhalation (HI) therapy as an additional treatment in Chinese adults with hypertension.MethodsThis observational, retrospective clinical study included hypertensive patients receiving routine antihypertensives with or without HI…