Molecular Hydrogen is the most powerful antioxidant.
Molecular Hydrogen is a selective antioxidant.
Molecular Hydrogen reduces oxidative stress by selectively neutralizing harmful free radicals.
Delve into the source of the body’s most common illnesses and the science behind molecular hydrogen.
How does molecular hydrogen fit into the conversation about free radicals, oxidative stress and antioxidants?
Molecular Hydrogen is the most powerful antioxidant.
Molecular Hydrogen is a selective antioxidant.
Molecular Hydrogen reduces oxidative stress by selectively neutralizing harmful free radicals.
Oxygen is essential for life but in certain forms it can also be harmful. When oxygen molecules break apart they create unstable atoms called free radicals, which have unpaired electrons. These act like tiny wrecking balls in our bodies, damaging cells, proteins, and even DNA as they steal electrons from these structures. While free radicals play a natural role in our bodies, it’s all about balance. Too many can lead to harm or even speed up aging.
When free radicals damage cells we call this oxidative stress. This can lead to inflammation and health problems like cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and heart disease, and other illnesses. Certain environmental factors increase oxidative stress—like unhealthy foods, smoking, drinking alcohol, and exposure to pollution. Even normal activities like breathing and exercising expose us to some level of oxidative stress.
You can combat the free radicals in your body with antioxidants. We get these molecules in two ways. 1) Our bodies naturally produce some (but not enough to fully prevent damage), and 2) we get antioxidants from what we consume. While plant based, whole foods, and antioxidant supplements like vitamin C and glutathione are excellent sources of antioxidants, Hydrogen (H2) is perhaps the most powerful antioxidant.
The body is incredibly complex. You can’t just label cells as ALL “good” or ALL “bad.” Antioxidants, while important, need to be in balance. You’ve heard that it’s possible to have “too much of a good thing,” right? If you take too many over-the-counter antioxidant supplements, it could throw off the body’s balance. You see, most antioxidants don’t just attack HARMFUL free radicals, they go after ALL free radicals, even the ones our body needs. Some free radicals play an important role in helping our bodies recycle and repair.
Unlike most antioxidant supplements, Hydrogen aids the body’s natural balance. It “selects,” or “targets” ONLY the harmful free radicals, without wiping out the necessary ones too.
Hydrogen therapy began gaining attention in the scientific community in 1975 when researchers from Baylor University and Texas A&M conducted a groundbreaking study. They discovered that exposing mice with skin tumors to hydrogen gas for two weeks resulted in a significant reduction in tumor size. This early study was one of the first to suggest that hydrogen could have therapeutic benefits. However, the results were not widely pursued at the time, and the potential for hydrogen as a treatment remained relatively unexplored for several decades.
Interest in hydrogen therapy surged again in 2007, when a team of Japanese researchers published a study on the therapeutic effects of molecular hydrogen in Nature Magazine. The study by Dr. Ohta from Japan reported that inhaling 2%-4% molecular hydrogen gas had a significant positive impact in a rat model of ischemia-reperfusion recovery. They observed that hydrogen seemed to react with toxic free radicals, but didn’t react with other beneficial radical oxygen species such as nitric oxide, hydrogen peroxide, and superoxide. In short, hydrogen neutralized only the most harmful free radicals in the body, while leaving other necessary molecules intact. This study spurred a wave of new research on hydrogen’s anti-inflammatory and protective properties.
The Lourdes Hydrofix has been introduced at the Central Tanaka Acupuncture Clinic in Japan that specializes in the treatment and rehabilitation of dementia, Alzheimer’s, cerebral palsy, and other conditions. The clinic director, Dr. Yoshihiro Tanaka, believes that brain-related diseases such as Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and depression can be improved and their progression delayed by increasing blood flow to the brain, reducing oxygen deficiency and the accumulation of free radicals.
At his clinic, patients regularly inhale hydrogen gas from Lourdes Hydrofix and their extremities are photographed with a thermographic camera. Dr. Tanaka shared these images with us with the following comments:
Before inhaling hydrogen gas from the Lourdes Hydrofix, the temperature of the patient’s right foot was approximately 28.8°C / 83.84°F.
After inhaling hydrogen gas from the Lourdes Hydrofix for 30 minutes, the temperature rose to 34.1°C / 93.38°F. An increase of more than 5°C/41°F.
“Thermography results suggest that hydrogen gas inhalation through Lourdes Hydrofix contributes significantly to increasing blood flow.
By increasing blood flow, symptoms of diseases such as dementia, Alzheimer’s, and even depression can be improved or their progression slowed.
Therefore, we believe that hydrogen gas inhalation through Lourdes Hydrofix could be an effective means of treating these conditions without putting a strain on the body.” – Dr. Tanaka
Most hydrogen products rely on the same basic water electrolysis principles taught in junior high school science. This lack of differentiation leads many manufacturers to compete solely on numerical specifications—often with questionable accuracy—while neglecting product quality and safety.
Our company stands apart through proprietary technology, premium components, and rigorous manufacturing and inspection systems. This enables us to create truly unique products without compromising quality or safety. Our insistence on being one-of-a-kind stems from a simple priority: your peace of mind and wellbeing.
Molecular hydrogen works primarily as a selective antioxidant that specifically targets harmful hydroxyl radicals and peroxynitrite while preserving beneficial reactive species needed for cellular signaling. It also has anti-inflammatory properties, enhances mitochondrial function, influences gene expression, and activates various biological pathways that promote cellular homeostasis.
Research suggests molecular hydrogen offers multiple health benefits, including: reducing oxidative stress, decreasing inflammation, improving cellular energy production, supporting brain function, enhancing metabolic health, improving exercise capacity and recovery, supporting cardiovascular health, and potentially aiding in various health conditions from metabolic syndrome to neurological disorders.
Yes. Hydrogen gas is a naturally occurring element in the body. After consuming high-fiber meals, intestinal bacteria can produce liters of hydrogen daily. This is another benefit of eating fruits and vegetables—they promote the natural production of hydrogen in your gut.
Yes. Hydrogen gas has been shown to be very safe, even at concentrations hundreds of times higher than those used in therapy. Molecular hydrogen has been given GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status by the FDA and has been successfully used in many clinical trials with no toxic side effects.
Molecular hydrogen is generally considered nontoxic, even at high doses, and side effects have rarely been reported. In studies using hydrogen-rich water, a few participants experienced loose stools, heartburn, and headaches. In patients inhaling hydrogen gas for several hours daily, drowsiness and agitation have been reported.
Molecular hydrogen can be administered through several methods: drinking hydrogen-rich water, inhaling hydrogen gas, injecting hydrogen-rich saline (medical setting only), or applying hydrogen topically. Hydrogen-rich water is the most common and accessible method for general use.
No. For therapeutic benefits, hydrogen must be properly dissolved in water rather than just existing as gas bubbles. If hydrogen is only in the form of bubbles, it will immediately escape into the atmosphere. Properly dissolved hydrogen remains in the water longer, allowing you to consume it before it dissipates.
Based on clinical studies, consuming 1-2 liters (about 34-68 oz) of hydrogen-rich water daily appears to be effective for health benefits. More intensive protocols in research have used up to 1.5-2 liters per day divided into multiple servings.
Some people report immediate effects like increased energy, better hydration, improved digestion, and better quality rest. However, significant improvements typically take a few weeks or even months of consistent use, as the benefits come from reducing oxidative stress over time.
After your first hydrogen therapy session, you may feel a sense of relaxation, improved mood, and increased energy levels. Some individuals also notice reduced pain or inflammation as the body begins to respond to the therapy.
Sessions generally last between 30 to 120 minutes, depending on the health condition being addressed.
The antioxidant properties of hydrogen water may help lower oxidation levels, enabling metabolism to transform fat into energy more efficiently. However, hydrogen water itself isn’t a weight loss solution and should be combined with proper diet and exercise.
Hydrogen therapy should not replace conventional cancer treatments such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy. However, it can be used as a complementary therapy to help manage adverse effects and improve overall quality of life.
Yes. Hydrogen water can be applied with a cloth or directly to the skin to eliminate free radicals and provide antioxidant benefits. Hydrogen facials infuse the skin with molecular hydrogen to deliver antioxidant, anti-aging, and rejuvenation benefits.
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