Benefits that have been suggested from inhaling hydrogen gas include:
1. Reduction of Oxidative Stress: It is believed that hydrogen gas can selectively reduce hydroxyl radicals and peroxynitrite, which are strong oxidizing species and are capable of injuring the cells.
2. Anti-Inflammatory Effects: The said compound may be used to minimize inflammation that is characteristic of a myriad of diseases.
3. Protection Against Organ Damage: Some investigations have shown that HC may have safety for organs’ ischemia re-perfusion injury, it is a condition in which tissue is damaged after blood supply returns after being lacking oxygen.
4. Potential Neuroprotective Effects: And some publications stated that hydrogen therapy using inhaled hydrogen gas has recently been reported to have neuroprotective effects, so it can have a very useful application in stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and etc.
5. Enhancement of Exercise Performance and Recovery: The ingesting of hydrogen gas has been investigated with reference to sports and exercises with the hope of enhancing performance and speeding up recovery.
6. Potential Benefits for Metabolic Health: There has been studies done on hydrogen gas where they included hydrogen gas to see the impact on metabolic aspects and obesity and diabetes.
