Exercise science

Molecular hydrogen (H2) and Exercise and recovery

Browse 59 source-checked exercise and recovery records involving molecular hydrogen (H2), with human and preclinical evidence clearly separated.

59full-text-checked records

45human studies

14animal and laboratory records

No treatment conclusion is impliedPerformance, perceived fatigue, recovery measures and biological markers are reported as distinct outcomes. Every result must be interpreted in the context of its design, population or model, intervention, comparator and measured outcome.

HumanInhaled H₂2022

A double-blinded, randomized controlled clinical trial of hydrogen inhalation therapy for idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss

Okada M, Ogawa H, Takagi T, Nishihara E, Yoshida T, Hyodo J, Shinomori Y, Honda N, Fujiwara T, Teraoka M, Yamada H, Hirano SI, Hato N. · Frontiers in neuroscience. 2022;16:1024634.

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HumanH₂-rich water2022

Acute pre-exercise hydrogen rich water intake does not improve running performance at maximal aerobic speed in trained track and field runners

Valenta M et al. · PLoS One. 2022;17(12):e0279307.

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HumanOther forms2022

Effects of Intestinal Bacterial Hydrogen Gas Production on Muscle Recovery following Intense Exercise in Adult Men: A Pilot Study.

Eda N, Tsuno S, Nakamura N, Sone R, Akama T, Matsumoto M. · Nutrients. 2022;14:4875.

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HumanInhaled H₂2022

Effects of pre-exercise H_2 inhalation on physical fatigue and related prefrontal cortex activation during and after high-intensity exercise

Hong Y, Dong G, Li Q, Wang V, Liu M, Jiang G, Bao D, Zhou J. · Frontiers in physiology. 2022;13:988028.

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HumanH₂-rich water2022

Hydrogen Rich Water Consumption Positively Affects Muscle Performance, Lactate Response, and Alleviates Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness After Resistance Training

Botek M et al. · J Strength Cond Res. 2022;36(10):2792–2799.

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HumanH₂-rich water2022

Molecular Hydrogen Mitigates Performance Decrement during Repeated Sprints in Professional Soccer Players

Botek M et al. · Nutrients. 2022;14(3):508.

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HumanH₂-rich water2022

Short-Term Consumption of Hydrogen-Rich Water Enhances Power Performance and Heart Rate Recovery in Dragon Boat Athletes: Evidence from a Pilot Study

Dong G, Fu J, Bao D, Zhou J. · International journal of environmental research and public health. 2022;19(9):5413.

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HumanOther forms2022

The Acute Effects of a Single Dose of Molecular Hydrogen Supplements on Responses to Ergogenic Adjustments during High-Intensity Intermittent Exercise in Humans

Alharbi AAD, Iwamoto N, Ebine N, Nakae S, Hojo T, Fukuoka Y. · Nutrients. 2022;14(19):3974.

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PreclinicalInhaled H₂2021

A Comparison of the Antioxidant Effects Between Hydrogen Gas Inhalation and Vitamin C Supplementation in Response to a 60-Min Treadmill Exercise in Rat Gastrocnemius Muscle

Chaoqun L, Yuqi Z, Shi Z, Zhenghui Y, Li W. · Frontiers in physiology. 2021;12:745194.

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HumanOther forms2021

Application of Molecular Hydrogen as an Antioxidant in Responses to Ventilatory and Ergogenic Adjustments during Incremental Exercise in Humans

Alharbi AAD, Ebine N, Nakae S, Hojo T, Fukuoka Y. · Nutrients. 2021;13(2):459.

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HumanH₂-rich water2021

Effects of 7-day intake of hydrogen-rich water on physical performance of trained and untrained subjects

Timón R et al. · Biol Sport. 2021;38(2):269–275.

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HumanOther forms2021

Molecular hydrogen as an adjuvant therapy may be associated with increased oxygen saturation and improved exercise tolerance in a COVID‐19 patient

Singh RB, Halabi G, Fatima G, Rai RH, Tarnava AT, LeBaron TW. · Clinical case reports. 2021;9(11):e05039.

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PreclinicalInhaled H₂2021

Molecular hydrogen downregulates acute exhaustive exercise-induced skeletal muscle damage

Nogueira JE, Amorim MR, Pinto AP, da Rocha AL, da Silva ASR, Branco LGS. · Can J Physiol Pharmacol. 2021;99(8):812–820.

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HumanH₂-rich water2020

Case Report: Acute hydrotherapy with super-saturated hydrogen-rich water for ankle sprain in a professional athlete

Javorac D, Stajer V, Ostojic S. · F1000Research. 2020;9:245.

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HumanH₂-rich water2020

Effects of electrolyzed hydrogen water ingestion during endurance exercise in a heated environment on body fluid balance and exercise performance

Ito H, Kabayama S, Goto K. · Temperature. 2020;7(3):290–299.

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HumanH₂-rich water2020

Hydrogen-rich water suppresses the reduction in blood total antioxidant capacity induced by 3 consecutive days of severe exercise in physically active males

Dobashi S et al. · Med Gas Res. 2020;10(1):21–26.

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HumanInhaled H₂2020

Impact of hydrogen-rich gas mixture inhalation through nasal cannula during post-exercise recovery period on subsequent oxidative stress, muscle damage, and exercise performances in men

Shibayama Y et al. · Med Gas Res. 2020;10(4):155–162.

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HumanInhaled H₂2020

Inhalation of molecular hydrogen increases breath acetone excretion during submaximal exercise: a randomized, single-blinded, placebo-controlled study

Hori A et al. · Med Gas Res. 2020;10(3):96–102.

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PreclinicalH₂-rich water2020

Protective Effects of Hydrogen-Rich Water Against Cartilage Damage in a Rat Model of Osteoarthritis by Inhibiting Oxidative Stress, Matrix Catabolism, and Apoptosis

Cheng S, Peng L, Xu B, Chen W, Chen Y, Gu Y. · Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research. 2020;26:e920211.

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HumanH₂-rich water2020

The Effects of Supersaturated Hydrogen-Rich Water Bathing on Biomarkers of Muscular Damage and Soreness Perception in Young Men Subjected to High-Intensity Eccentric Exercise

Todorovic N, Javorac D, Stajer V, Ostojic SM. · Journal of sports medicine (Hindawi Publishing Corporation). 2020;2020:8836070.

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HumanH₂-rich water2020

Two-week continuous supplementation of hydrogen-rich water increases peak oxygen uptake during an incremental cycling exercise test in healthy humans: a randomized, single-blinded, placebo-controlled study

Hori A et al. · Med Gas Res. 2020;10(4):163–169.

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HumanOther forms2019

Acute Supplementation with Molecular Hydrogen Benefits Submaximal Exercise Indices. Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Crossover Pilot Study

LeBaron TW, Larson AJ, Ohta S, Mikami T, Barlow J, Bulloch J, DeBeliso M. · Journal of lifestyle medicine. 2019;9(1):36-43.

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HumanInhaled H₂2019

Short-term H_2 inhalation improves running performance and torso strength in healthy adults

Javorac D, Stajer V, Ratgeber L, Betlehem J, Ostojic S. · Biology of sport. 2019;36(4):333-339.

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HumanH₂-rich water2018

Effects of hydrogen rich water on prolonged intermittent exercise

Da Ponte A et al. · J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2018;58(5):612–621.

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