How Hydrogen Powers Life and May Prevent Disease and Aging
- Authors
- A.C. Williams, D.B. Ramsden
- Journal
- QJM: An International Journal of Medicine
- Year
- 2007
- DOI
- 10.1093/qjmed/hcm045
- Study Type
- clinical
- Peer Reviewed
- Yes
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Health Condition
- Premature Aging
- Body System
- Cellular
TL;DR
Scientists think that hydrogen is basically the fuel that powers all living things, and when our cells lose the ability to handle this hydrogen energy properly, we get sick and age faster. If we can figure out how to keep our hydrogen energy systems working well, we might be able to prevent disease and stay younger longer.
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Summary
This theoretical study examines how hydrogen serves as the universal energy source for all living organisms. Researchers propose that life depends on complex hydrogen-sharing systems between cells and organisms. When these hydrogen-based energy circuits fail due to loss of cellular electrical potential, it may trigger premature aging and various diseases. The authors suggest that maintaining optimal hydrogen metabolism through cellular energy partnerships could be key to preventing age-related decline and multi-system diseases. While the hypothesis provides a unifying framework for understanding cellular energy and disease, experimental validation is needed to confirm these theoretical concepts.
Abstract
Hydrogen is the source of energy that unites the metabolisms and fuels the innovative potentials of all living organisms. Autotrophs use hydrogen emitted into hydrothermal vents, where symbiotic communities that share hydrogen thrive. On the surface, life developed using photons to cleave water, releasing hydrogen carried into a reverse Krebs cycle to produce carbohydrates, from which hydrogen and its constituent electron and proton are extracted. Fluctuant electrogenic power is harnessed by extensive exchanges and symbiotic sharing schemes of hydrogen sources and carriers. These communicate with electrostatic nuclear centres, forming a positive feedback loop. If the proton-motive circuitry fails from loss of Redox potential, premature ageing and all-category disease can result.