Molecular hydrogen (H2) is a tasteless, odorless, flammable gas that most current research links to many benefits, such as fighting cancer and other diseases by reducing oxidative stress. Recently, this antioxidant has been touted for its power to cure many of these problematic diseases.

The superiority and uniqueness of hydrogen is rooted in its ability to increase internal levels of glutathione and other antioxidants if they are insufficient. In addition to this, preventing the formation of free radicals, molecular hydrogen has numerous benefits acting on a wide range of health disorders. 

There are several ways to ingest molecular hydrogen, from drinking hydrogen-infused water to inhaling H2, to H2 baths and injecting saline H2 into the eyes. 

We will now look at 10 reasons to use molecular hydrogen.

1. Hydrogen corrects DNA damage

Molecular hydrogen has many benefits, one of which is the correction of DNA damage in the mitochondria of the cell. This claim is supported by a study that shows that molecular hydrogen exerts protection against damage done to DNA by radiation.

Repair of damaged DNA is a major breakthrough, a feat that molecular hydrogen has made possible.

2. Hydrogen for allergies

Allergy is an excessive response of the immune system to external substances, it is the body's resistance against pathogens (contaminating agents). The allergic response is excessive, and therefore misinformed, in that these agents are normally harmless to the body. 

Allergy triggers are called allergens. Examples include. 

• DUST,

• mites, 

• Moulds,

• Pollen

• And certain foods. 

The allergic reaction can be calmed by taking molecular hydrogen because it inhibits intracellular signaling pathways, which decreases inflammatory and oxidative responses. 

3. Reduction of obesity

Obesity is a medical condition (widespread in America: 32.2% of men and 35.5% of women are obese) in which excess fat has accumulated in the body. This condition can have many negative effects on the body, such as reduced life expectancy, the development of diabetes and other health problems. 

Excess fat is an inflammatory condition which is one of the strong points of molecular hydrogen. Indeed, long-term consumption of hydrogen-infused water reduces plasma glucose, sugars, and triglycerides in a manner similar to the effect of exhausting practices such as dieting and dietary restrictions.

4. Improves cognitive brain function

Cognitive functions can be defined as the brain activities that lead to knowledge, including all means and mechanisms of acquiring information.  They include 

• reasoning, 

• memory, 

• attention

• language 

Molecular hydrogen has the ability to cross the brain barrier and blood barrier, increasing cognitive function and improving the health status of people with Parkinson's disease .

5. Faster recovery from sports-related injuries

When we talk about the causes of oxidative stress, we discover many reasons, but no one would have thought that too much exercise was one of them. Yet, this is indeed the truth. We know that exercising is good, but doing too much is very bad for the body. 

En effet, une contraction musculaire trop importante lors d'exercices intenses peut entraîner une grande production de stress oxydatif qui conduit à la fatigue ainsi qu'à des microlésions que nous percevons comme des inflammations. Des études ont montré que l'hydratation avec de l'eau riche en hydrogène améliore le déclin des fonctions musculaires induit par l'exercice.

6. Fights against skin aging

Wrinkles as well as skin that has lost its elasticity are the most visible signs of skin aging. Aging is a factor that comes naturally over time in the life of every human being most of them do not accept it and choose to fight against the effects that come a 

Yet, in many cases, skin damage is not a factor in aging but rather due tooxidative stress. To fight it, you have to leave it to the antioxidants. Those present in hydrogenated water are the best when it comes to fighting the damage of oxidative stress on the skin.

7. May help prevent diabetes

Studies have shown that patients with type 2 diabetes who consumed enough hydrogen-rich water for 56 days (eight weeks) experienced overall improvements, with tests performed on them showing no symptoms of the disease as before. The effects of consuming hydrogen-rich water were very significant and effective as well.

8. Fights autoimmune diseases

If there's one thing molecular hydrogen is popularly known for, it's its ability to reduce excessive free radicals in the body that cause cellular imbalance. With this in mind, H2 can help combat many autoimmune diseases such as lupus (SLE), leaving the body in an overall healthy state.

9. Helps reduce the pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a very serious inflammatory disease known for its ability to destroy bone as well as cartilage. Studies prove that drinkinghydrogen-rich water reduces oxidative stress and thus fights disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis patients.

10.  Can fight cancerous tumor

Cancer and cancerous tumors originate fromoxidative stress, also known as elevated reactive oxygen species (ROS), which in turn promotes many aspects of tumor progression and development. That said, we all know that oxidative stress is no match for molecular hydrogen, as it tends to eliminate it and the resulting tumor growth. In a study of liver tumor patients, they had a better quality of life when treated with radiation therapy.