Hydrogen Water Improves Eye Blood Flow in Diabetic Mice
- Authors
- Ruri Sugiyama, Junya Hanaguri, Harumasa Yokota, Akifumi Kushiyama, Sakura Kushiyama, Takako Kikuchi, Tsutomu Igarashi, Masumi Iketani, Ikuroh Ohsawa, Seiyo Harino, Hiroyuki Nakashizuka, Satoru Yamagami, Taiji Nagaoka
- Journal
- Translational Vision Science & Technology
- Year
- 2024
- DOI
- 10.1167/tvst.13.10.36
- Study Type
- Mouse
- Outcome
- Positive
- Peer Reviewed
- Yes
- Country
- Japan
- Health Condition
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Body System
- Cardiovascular
TL;DR
Drinking hydrogen-rich water helped improve blood flow in the eyes of diabetic mice and reduced signs of eye stress and damage.
Key Finding
Diabetic mice that drank hydrogen-rich water showed significantly improved retinal blood flow responses to light stimulation and oxygen exposure, along with reduced inflammation and oxidative stress markers in the eye tissue.
Summary
This study tested whether drinking hydrogen-enriched water could help improve blood flow problems in the eyes of diabetic mice. Researchers gave one group of diabetic mice regular water and another group hydrogen-rich water for several weeks, then measured how well blood vessels in the retina (the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye) responded to light stimulation and oxygen changes. The mice drinking hydrogen water showed better blood vessel responses and had less inflammation and oxidative stress (cellular damage from unstable molecules) in their eye tissue compared to the control group.
Practical Takeaway
This early evidence from animal studies suggests hydrogen water may help protect against eye blood flow problems in diabetes, but these results are from mice only and have not been tested in humans. Anyone with diabetes interested in this approach should consult their doctor, as this research is too preliminary to support any health claims or treatment decisions.
Abstract (excerpt)
Purpose: To examine the effects of hydrogen water on retinal blood flow (RBF) dysregulation in diabetes, we evaluated changes in RBF in response to flicker stimulation and systemic hyperoxia in diabetic mice. Methods: Twelve type 2 diabetic mice were divided into a group that received non-hydrogen…