General Research
Model: human
Selective protective effect of hydrogen water on free radical injury of athletes after high-intensity exercise
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How Hydrogen Water Can Help Athletes Recover from Intense Exercise
A 2017 study found that drinking hydrogen water after high-intensity exercise can reduce oxidative stress in athletes. Hydrogen water acts as an antioxidant, neutralizing free radicals that can damage cells. This simple hydration method could aid in recovery and reduce injury risk for athletes and regular exercisers alike.
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Publish Year 2017 Country China Rank Positive Journal Biomedical Research Primary Topic Whole Body Secondary TopicExcercise Model Human Tertiary TopicOxidative Stress Vehicle Water (Dissolved) pH Neutral Application Ingestion Comparison Complement
Methods
Results: The serum superoxide anions, serum SOD activities, and total antioxidant capacities of athletes during and after training were significantly superior to those of the control group (P<0.05), and the difference was statistically significant.
Results
Conclusion: Hydrogen water supplement could effectively reduce the oxidized substances in athletes before, during, and after exercise and could prevent the free radical injury caused by high-intensity exercise.