Hydrogen Water Reduces Allergic Rhinitis Symptoms in Animal Study
- Authors
- Feifei Xu, Shaoqing Yu, Mali Qin, Yong Mao, Ling Jin, Na Che, Shuangxi Liu, Rongming Ge
- Journal
- Inflammation
- Year
- 2017
- DOI
- 10.1007/s10753-017-0666-6
- Study Type
- Guinea Pig
- Outcome
- Positive
- Peer Reviewed
- Yes
- Country
- China
- Health Condition
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Body System
- Respiratory
TL;DR
Hydrogen-rich saline helps reduce allergy symptoms in guinea pigs by boosting beneficial immune cells and balancing immune responses.
Key Finding
Hydrogen-rich saline reduced allergic rhinitis symptoms in guinea pigs and increased the number and activity of regulatory T cells—immune cells that help suppress allergic responses.
Summary
Researchers tested whether hydrogen-rich saline could help treat allergic rhinitis (a condition causing sneezing, runny nose, and nasal itching) in guinea pigs. They found that the hydrogen-rich saline reduced allergy symptoms and changed the animals' immune response by increasing special immune cells called regulatory T cells, which help calm down allergic reactions. The treatment also increased anti-inflammatory substances in the blood.
Practical Takeaway
This early animal study suggests hydrogen-rich saline may help allergic rhinitis by boosting immune tolerance, but results from guinea pigs do not automatically translate to humans. Human clinical trials would be needed to determine whether this approach is safe and effective for people with allergies.
Abstract (excerpt)
It is well known that CD4+CD25+Foxp3+Treg cells play an important role in the development of allergic rhinitis (AR); the defect of cell numbers and functions contribute to AR. Hydrogen has been proven effective in alleviating symptoms of AR. We herein aim to verify the protective effects…