Hydrogen Water May Help COVID-19 Patients Breathe Better
- Authors
- Ram B. Singh, Ghazi Halabi, Ghizal Fatima, Richa H. Rai, Alexander T. Tarnava, Tyler W. LeBaron
- Journal
- Clinical Case Reports
- Year
- 2021
- DOI
- 10.1002/ccr3.5039
- Study Type
- Human
- Outcome
- Positive
- Peer Reviewed
- Yes
- Country
- India
- Health Condition
- COVID-19
- Body System
- Respiratory
TL;DR
Drinking water with added hydrogen gas might help people with COVID-19 symptoms breathe better and exercise more easily.
Key Finding
A single COVID-19 patient receiving molecular hydrogen water showed preliminary improvements in oxygen saturation and exercise tolerance, though this is insufficient evidence to establish effectiveness.
Summary
This case study describes one COVID-19 patient who received molecular hydrogen (hydrogen gas dissolved in water) as an additional treatment. The patient appeared to show improvements in blood oxygen levels and ability to exercise. However, this is a single patient report with limited details about how the study was conducted or measured, so it cannot prove that hydrogen water caused these improvements.
Practical Takeaway
While this case report is intriguing, it describes only one patient and lacks the detailed methodology needed to draw reliable conclusions. Much more rigorous research—including larger controlled trials—would be needed before hydrogen water could be considered a proven treatment for COVID-19 or related respiratory conditions. Anyone with COVID-19 should follow guidance from their healthcare provider rather than relying on unproven therapies.
Abstract (excerpt)
Abstract Administration of molecular hydrogen dissolved in water to patient with COVID‐19‐like symptoms may improve oxygen levels and exercise capacity.