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Application of Molecular Hydrogen as a Novel Antioxidant in Sports Science
Joint Authors
Kawamura, Takuji
Higashida, Kazuhiko
Muraoka, Isao
Source
Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-01-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Molecular hydrogen (H2) is a colorless, tasteless, odorless, and minimal molecule with high flammability.
Although H2 has been thought to be an inert gas in living bodies for many years, an animal study reported that inhalation of H2 gas decreased oxidative stress and suppressed brain injury caused by ischemia and reperfusion injury due to its antioxidant action.
Since then, the antioxidant action of H2 has attracted considerable attention and many studies have reported on its benefits.
Most studies have reported the effects of H2 on diseases such as cancer, diabetes, cerebral infarction, and Alzheimer’s disease.
However, little is known regarding its effects on healthy subjects and exercise.
Thus far, including our study, only 6 studies have explored the effect of H2 on exercise.
H2 is the smallest molecule and therefore can easily penetrate the cellular membrane and rapidly diffuse into organelles.
H2 is thought to be able to selectively reduce hydroxyl radicals and peroxynitrite and does not affect physiologically reactive species.
H2 can be supplied to the body through multiple routes of administration, such as oral intake of H2 water and H2 bathing.
Therefore, H2 may be a potential alternative strategy for conventional exogenous antioxidant interventions in sports science.
The purpose of this review is to provide evidence regarding the effects of H2 intake on changes in physiological and biochemical parameters, centering on exercise-induced oxidative stress, for each intake method.
Furthermore, this review highlights possible future directions in this area of research.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kawamura, Takuji& Higashida, Kazuhiko& Muraoka, Isao. 2020. Application of Molecular Hydrogen as a Novel Antioxidant in Sports Science. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1203917
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kawamura, Takuji…[et al.]. Application of Molecular Hydrogen as a Novel Antioxidant in Sports Science. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1203917
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kawamura, Takuji& Higashida, Kazuhiko& Muraoka, Isao. Application of Molecular Hydrogen as a Novel Antioxidant in Sports Science. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1203917
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1203917