General Research
Model: in_vitro
Antifungal effects of hydrogen water on the growth of Candida albicans
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The Power of Hydrogen Water: Fighting Fungal Infections Naturally
A study from South Korea found that hydrogen water has antifungal effects on Candida albicans, a common fungus that can cause infections in the mouth. The study showed that hydrogen water was just as effective as Listerine in reducing the growth of the fungus. This natural, chemical-free solution could be a useful tool in preventing and treating fungal infections.
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Publish Year 2019 Country South Korea Rank Positive Journal Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health Primary Topic Mouth Secondary TopicFungal Infection Model Cell Culture Tertiary TopicCandida Yeast Infection Vehicle Water (Dissolved) pH Neutral Application Irrigation Comparison Listerine Complement
Methods
Results: Hydrogen water significantly inhibited the growth, but not the biofilm formation, of C. albicans compared to tap water control at 1-, 5-, and 10-minute time points (P<0.05). Conclusions: The growth of C. albicans was slower in hydrogen water than in tap water, thereby suggesting an inhibitory effect of hydrogen water. Hydrogen water may, therefore, be utilized as an antibacterial and preventive agent without any harmful effect on denture and oral tissues.