A little-known fact is that the hydrogen gas molecule (H2) is the smallest in size (only 2 microns), allowing it to penetrate anywhere in the human body, even into the cell nucleus and mitochondria of the cell itself. In this article we will focus on the application and use of hydrogen water (water enriched with hydrogen gas) to reduce the harmful effects of radiation on human health. The texts used in this article are parts of 3 scientific reports translated from English. The links in the article will take you to the full content of the medical studies. Let's make an introduction to the topic, taking into account the opinion of the Nobel Prize nominee Dr. Garth Nicholson and his colleagues on the safety and health benefits of hydrogen. Dr Nicholson is President and Chairman of the Institute for Molecular Medicine in California, USA.
Hydrogen water protects against oxidative stress. Any disease leads to an increased level of toxic free radicals in the body. Exposure to radiation also leads to the formation of an excessively large amount of free radicals (oxidative stress storm) that damage tissues and lead cells to apoptosis. Oxidative stress in whatever form and whatever caused is very harmful to the body. H2 readily neutralizes free radicals, in particular the most dangerous to health hydroxyl radical (*OH-) and the oxide radical ion (0+). Especially important is the fact that H2 selectively targets only hydroxyl radicals. Other free radicals (e.g. nitric oxide radical) are actually important for cell physiology and homeostasis. Unlike other non-selective antioxidants, H2 leaves these beneficial free radicals unchanged, making it the most potent and effective antioxidant. Hydrogen gas-rich water is useful in treating damage caused by oxidative stress and inflammation, as well as treating soft tissue damage. Studies have shown that H2 helps to maintain homeostasis of enzymes including glutathione, superoxide dismutase, catalase and others. H2 also demonstrates an ability for cell signaling, which is very beneficial for brain and neurological function. Hydrogen is absolutely safe - it has no toxicity or side effects, making it an ideal therapeutic agent in the treatment of many diseases.
Definitely the title of this scientific article sparked our interest. Hydrogen is involved in many complex chemical compounds in the creation of new high-tech materials, and its molecular form (in the form of /H2/ gas) finds widespread application in both energy and medicine. See the translation of the summary and conclusion of this study entitled: "Hydrogen therapy can reduce the risks associated with radiation-induced oxidative stress in spaceflight" (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7596391/)
Summary
Space radiation is known to induce DNA and lipid damage due to increased oxidative stress and remains a major problem in space missions. Hydrogen, recently discovered, as a new therapeutic medical gas in various biomedical fields has potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Space mission activities are expected to increase in the coming years, both in number and duration. It is therefore important to assess and prevent the risks astronauts face due to oxidative stress from radiation, and before clinical symptoms of disease develop. Administering hydrogen to astronauts by inhalation or drinking hydrogen-rich water could potentially lead to a new preventive/therapeutic strategy to prevent adverse radiation-induced events.
Conclusion
More research is needed on the application of hydrogen therapy in space travel. The main issues relate to the dissolution of hydrogen in water in space and the ability to dissolve and maintain desired concentrations of dissolved gas in water prior to consumption. However, we believe that hydrogen represents a novel therapeutic and preventive strategy for the treatment of radiation-induced oxidative damage during space missions.
The H2MEDICAL Team: Among hundreds of scientific reports, this 2020 study also impresses with its conclusion, "Hydrogen water reduces radiotoxicity induced by tritium exposure in vitro and in vivo" (https://academic.oup.com/jrr/article/62/1/34/5998879)
Conclusion
Radiation protection is more important than post-radiation treatment itself, especially for those working in high-radiation environments. In this article, we investigate the uptake of HRW (Hydrogen Rich Water) as a critical protective agent for mouse cells when exposed to radiation. We demonstrated that hydrogen water with a high concentration of molecular hydrogen facilitated HTO removal and reduced residual radiation. Thus, hydrogen water contributed to the EOT exchange after irradiation. A subsequent study showed that hydrogen water neutralized intracellular excess free radicals, reduced DNA and chromosomal damage, and protected cells from radiation damage.
The H2MEDICAL team: On the Internet you will find a sea of scientific articles and studies on the subject, but we will finish our article with the introduction and conclusion of this scientific work entitled "Hydrogen as a new class of radiation protective agent." (https://www .ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3805896/)
Introduction
There are great benefits to humanity as a result of the wide application of atomic energy in many fields such as medicine, civil industry, agriculture, military, etc. At the same time, the need to protect human health and ensure safety due to the risk of a major nuclear accident has always been a crucial and major concern in the world. A new scientific topic for radiologists is to search for highly effective radiation shielding agents with low toxicity. In fact, the use of effective radiation shields has always been a major problem in the field of radiation. As we know, the harmful effects of radiation are divided into direct and indirect, which cause most of the damage. Since the indirect effect is mainly due to the abundant free radicals caused by radiation, neutralizing and clearing them is a basic method of protecting the body. In 2007, Dr. Ohta from Japan found that molecular hydrogen selectively reduces cytotoxic free radicals and exerts therapeutic antioxidant activity. Since then, the number of studies on hydrogen as a medical gas has set a world record. The ability of hydrogen to selectively reduce hydroxyl radicals piqued our interest because much of the radiation-induced damage is caused by hydroxyl radicals. That is why we have argued and demonstrated for the first time that hydrogen has great radio-shielding effects. Since then, the application of hydrogen as a radiation shielding agent has been well studied. It has also been used clinically to improve the quality of life of patients with liver tumors during radiotherapy. The purpose of this scientific report was to present an overview of the basic scientific and clinical properties of hydrogen as a new class of radioprotective agent.
Conclusion
Researchers have always tried to search for an ideal radioprotector. The sulfhydryl compound amifostine, called WR-2721, which is the only radioprotectant registered for human use, has shown good radioprotective action. But there are many side effects limiting its clinical use, such as hypertension, nausea, vomiting, etc. Some natural antioxidants, such as vitamins, flavonoids, etc. they have less toxic effects, but also have a lower degree of radioprotection. Therefore, an ideal radioprotector should be effective and have few side effects. Until now, no radio protector could meet these criteria. Hydrogen gas (H2), as a new class of radioprotective agent, gives us more hope and possibilities. Research to be done in the future is ongoing.
In the last 3 years, H2MEDICAL medical devices for hydrogen water have entered the homes of thousands of people in Bulgaria. Thank you for your trust! Having felt the power of hydrogen, we firmly support the thesis of scientists and believe that H2 will be involved in the treatment of more and more diseases in the future. We recommend that you use only certified and quality devices for enriching water with hydrogen gas. Devices of questionable quality make oxides and do not completely isolate ozone (O3) from water, while magnesium tablets for making hydrogen water generate magnesium oxide (MgO) in addition to hydrogen gas. O3 and MgO are carcinogenic and cause harmful side effects on the body.
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Molecular hydrogen (H2 gas) and water enriched with it have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects (1), making them potentially useful for treating COVID-19. Several clinical trials in China are investigating H2 therapy in patients with COVID-19
read moreIn recent years, more than 800 clinical studies have been done on patients in various hospitals and universities around the world. The therapeutic effect of H2 has been shown in over 170 types of diseases and its healing effect on every organ of the human body. In this article we will summarize: What does hydrogen water do for health?
read moreIn summary: treatment with hydrogen water + medication, for 3 months, gave significantly better symptom control than treatment with medication alone. Finally, in our study, 75% of surveyed patients reported an improved level of satisfaction. Taken together, the results showed that there was a significant increase in quality of life at 3 months after the added intake of hydrogen water compared to baseline.
read moreThe results of the research of the Japanese professor Hatana Gyazuki from the University show that 1.5 liters of hydrogen water with a concentration of H2 1500 ppb has the same antioxidant effect as 1407 apples / 104 carrots / 2061 bananas / 123 spinach or 10 pumpkins. The comparison is made based on the antioxidant power of beta carotene content in these fruits and vegetables.
read more"The group drinking highly H2-saturated water significantly reduced blood cholesterol and glucose levels, attenuated serum hemoglobin A1c, and improved biomarkers of inflammation..."
read more"A small randomized controlled clinical trial of 50 patients with cerebral infarction compared hydrogen inhalation with the approved medical drug edaravone. According to MRI and NIHSS results for clinical determination of stroke severity, these results show that hydrogen therapy was more effective than the approved medical drug.''
read more„Изследванията показват, че малкият размер му позволява да проникне навсякъде, дори в клетъчното ядро и митохондриите. Н2 потушава възпаленията и възстановява увреденото ДНК и РНК, регулира всички биохимични процеси в клетката и довежда организма до състояние на хомеостаза. “
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