Molecular-Hydrogen, a Natural Resource for Health, in the Context of Modern Life

Authors

  • Ramona-Niculina Jurcau Department of Pathophysiology, Faculty of Medicine, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca
  • Ioana-Marieta Jurcau Clinical Emergency Hospital for Children, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
  • Nicolae-Alexandru Colceriu Horticulture Faculty, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Romania
  • Cornelia Popovici Physical Education and Sport Department, Faculty of Medicine, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Abstract

Objectives. The aims of this paper is to highlight the importance of molecular hydrogen (MH) as a natural resource for health, in the context of modern life.

Prior Work. Hydrogen is an essential chemical element present in our universe. Scientific studies have suggested that MH may have beneficial effects on different conditions and diseases, such as inflammatory, neurodegenerative, metabolic disorders, tissue damage due to ischemia-reperfusion.

Approach. Oxygen, a molecule essential to life, is likely to cause damage in the body via the formation of free radicals, also called activated oxygen species. Hydrogen exists in several forms but we find it mainly in the molecular form of hydrogen also called diatomic form, or dihydrogen.

Results. Due to its small size MH can easily penetrate cells and act directly on free radicals. Unlike many other antioxidants, it does not neutralize reactive species necessary for essential cellular functions, making it an antioxidant without unwanted side effects. MH is easily accessible, it can be inhaled, dissolved in water or administered intravenously, which allows various options for use, especially as an antioxidant.

Value. Overall, this paper presents some important antioxidative mechanisms of MH, forms and methods of use and its benefits as an antioxidant.

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2024-07-31

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