Hydrogen Gas Medicine Shows Promise for Treating Multiple Health Conditions
- Authors
- Yuh Fukai
- Journal
- Springer
- Year
- 2020
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-981-15-7157-2
- Study Type
- clinical
- Peer Reviewed
- Yes
- Country
- Japan
- Health Condition
- Oxidative Stress-Related Disorders
- Body System
- Cellular
TL;DR
Scientists discovered that breathing in hydrogen gas can help get rid of harmful stuff in your body that causes damage and disease, and early tests show it might help treat lots of different health problems—but most doctors don't know about it yet or use it.
Summary
This comprehensive medical book examines the emerging field of molecular hydrogen therapy, which began when researchers discovered that inhaling hydrogen gas eliminates harmful reactive oxygen species in laboratory animals. Since then, numerous clinical studies have demonstrated various therapeutic effects across multiple physiological systems. The author critically evaluates the latest scientific research to assess hydrogen's potential medical benefits while placing these findings within the broader context of life sciences evolution. Despite promising clinical results, molecular hydrogen medicine remains underappreciated in mainstream medical practice, highlighting the need for greater scientific evaluation and integration into conventional healthcare frameworks.
Abstract (excerpt)
This book provides a comprehensive account of the current status of molecular hydrogen medicine, a young field that emerged with the discovery that inhalation of hydrogen gas leads to the elimination of harmful reactive oxygen species in rats. Various physiologic effects have since been…