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Model: human
The Effects of 24-Week, High-Concentration Hydrogen-Rich Water on Body Composition, Blood Lipid Profiles and Inflammation Biomarkers in Men and Women with Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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Hydrogen-Rich Water: A Simple Solution for Metabolic Syndrome?
A 2020 study found that drinking high-concentration hydrogen-rich water for 24 weeks improved body composition, blood lipid profiles, and reduced inflammation biomarkers in men and women with metabolic syndrome. This simple solution could have a significant impact on overall health. Hydrogen-rich water can be made at home using a water ionizer or hydrogen generator.
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Publish Year 2020 Country United States Rank Positive Journal Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy Primary Topic Whole Body Secondary TopicMetabolic Syndrome Model Human Tertiary TopicLipid Metabolism Vehicle Water (Mg-Chemico) pH Alkaline Application Ingestion Comparison Complement
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Results: Supplementation with high-concentration HRW significantly reduced blood cholesterol and glucose levels, attenuated serum hemoglobin A1c, and improved biomarkers of inflammation and redox homeostasis as compared to placebo (P < 0.05). Furthermore, H2 tended to promote a mild reduction in body mass index and waist-to-hip ratio.
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Conclusion: Our results give further credence that high-concentration HRW might have promising effects as a therapeutic modality for attenuating risk factors of metabolic syndrome.
Purpose
Methods: We conducted a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial in 60 subjects (30 men and 30 women) with metabolic syndrome. An initial observation period of one week was used to acquire baseline clinical data followed by randomization to either placebo or high-concentration HRW (> 5.5 millimoles of H2 per day) for 24 weeks.