Hydrogen Water Protects Cells from Aging and Oxidative Damage
- Authors
- A. Lum Han, Seong-Hoon Park, Mi Sung Park
- Journal
- Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
- Year
- 2017
- DOI
- 10.4014/jmb.1608.08011
- Study Type
- Cell Culture
- Outcome
- Positive
- Peer Reviewed
- Yes
- Country
- South Korea
- Health Condition
- Cellular Aging
- Body System
- Cellular
TL;DR
Water with tiny hydrogen particles may slow down aging by fighting harmful oxygen compounds in cells.
Key Finding
Hydrogen water reduced oxidative stress damage and slowed aging markers in mouse cells exposed to oxidative stress.
Summary
Researchers tested whether water containing hydrogen nanoparticles could protect mouse cells from damage caused by oxidative stress (harmful molecules that accumulate during aging). They exposed cells to a chemical that creates oxidative stress, then treated some cells with hydrogen water. The hydrogen water reduced the production of harmful molecules, prevented signs of cellular aging, and improved cell survival compared to untreated cells.
Practical Takeaway
This is an early-stage laboratory study using isolated mouse cells, not human subjects, so it cannot demonstrate whether hydrogen water would have these effects in people. While the results are promising for further research, much more testing in animals and humans would be needed before any anti-aging claims could be supported.
Abstract (excerpt)
Hydrogen has potential for preventive and therapeutic applications as an antioxidant. However, micro- and macroparticles of hydrogen in water disappear easily over time. In order to eliminate reactive oxygen species (ROS) related with the aging process, we used functional water containing…