Hydrogen Water Protects Ovarian Function in Fertility Study
- Authors
- Xin He, Shu-Yu Wang, Cheng-Hong Yin, Tong Wang, Chan-Wei Jia, Yan-Min Ma
- Journal
- Chinese Medical Journal
- Year
- 2016
- DOI
- 10.4103/0366-6999.190668
- Study Type
- Mouse
- Outcome
- Positive
- Peer Reviewed
- Yes
- Country
- China
- Health Condition
- Premature Ovarian Failure
- Body System
- Reproductive
TL;DR
Drinking hydrogen-rich water may help protect against premature ovarian failure (POF) in mice by increasing fertility markers and decreasing cell death in the ovaries.
Key Finding
In mice with immune-induced premature ovarian failure, hydrogen-rich water increased anti-Müllerian hormone levels (a marker of ovarian reserve) and reduced ovarian cell death compared to untreated mice with the condition.
Summary
Researchers tested whether hydrogen-rich water could help protect ovarian function in mice with a condition similar to premature ovarian failure (early loss of egg-producing ability). Mice that drank hydrogen-rich water showed higher levels of a hormone that indicates ovarian reserve, lower rates of cell death in the ovaries, and changes in proteins that protect cells from damage compared to mice with the condition that drank regular water.
Practical Takeaway
This early-stage mouse study suggests hydrogen-rich water may help protect ovarian function in immune-related fertility problems, but it is not yet clear whether these results would apply to humans. Much more research, including human clinical trials, would be needed before any health recommendations could be made.
Abstract (excerpt)
Background: Premature ovarian failure (POF) is a disease that affects female fertility but has few effective treatments. Ovarian reserve function plays an important role in female fertility. Recent studies have reported that hydrogen can protect male fertility. Therefore, we explored the potential…