Molecular hydrogen · H₂
Hydrogen
One proton and one electron: hydrogen is the lightest and most abundant element in the universe. On Earth it is almost always bound to other elements and is not found on its own.
The therapeutic benefits of molecular hydrogen were discovered relatively recently and are not yet fully understood. Many consider hydrogen a fundamental antioxidant for every cell.
Study · Parkinson’s disease
Hydrogen water combined with photobiomodulation
This pilot study looks at the effects of hydrogen water used together with PBMT in people with Parkinson’s disease.
A separate trial with hydrogen water alone, without PBMT, showed no benefit (Parkinson’s News Today). Researchers believe the hydrogen doses delivered by drinking water may have been too low, acting more like a placebo.
Study · Mood and stress
Hydrogen‑rich water for mood, anxiety and autonomic nerve function
A trial by the Osaka City University Center for Health Science Innovation found that drinking hydrogen‑rich water for 4 weeks improved mood, anxiety and autonomic nerve function in adult volunteers. The authors suggest it may be an effective way to improve quality of life and maintain good health.
A follow‑up study was planned in people with ongoing stress or chronic fatigue.