General Research
Model: human
Effect of hydrogen-rich water on oxidative stress, liver function, and viral load in patients with chronic hepatitis B
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Drinking Hydrogen-Rich Water: A Simple Way to Support Liver Health and Fight Hepatitis B
Drinking hydrogen-rich water can help support liver health and fight hepatitis B by reducing oxidative stress and improving liver function. A study found that patients with chronic hepatitis B who drank hydrogen-rich water had lower levels of liver damage and fewer symptoms. Hydrogen-rich water may have other benefits beyond liver health, including heart health and chronic fatigue syndrome treatment.
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Publish Year 2013 Country China Rank Positive Journal Clinical and Translational Science Primary Topic Liver Secondary TopicHepatitis B Model Human Tertiary TopicOxidative Stress Vehicle Water (Mg-Chemico) pH Alkaline Application Ingestion Comparison Complement
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Results: When compared with controls, oxidative stress was obvious in CHB patients, and the liver function also significantly impaired. After treatment, the oxidative stress remained unchanged in routine treatment group, but markedly improved in hydrogen treatment group. The liver function was improved significantly and the HBV DNA reduced markedly after corresponding treatments. Although a significant difference was noted in the oxidative stress between two groups after treatment, the liver function and HBV DNA level were comparable after treatment and both had improved tendencies.
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Conclusion: HRW significantly attenuates oxidative stress in CHB patients, but further study with long-term treatment is required to confirm the effect of HRW on liver function and HBV DNA level.