
Hydrogen-rich water (HRW) has emerged as a new approach to health and wellness. It is believed to have therapeutic antioxidant properties that can neutralise harmful free radicals in the human body. It has also been shown to be beneficial in alleviating damage caused by oxidative stress through its anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic (anti-cell death) pathways.
Our aim is to conduct a systematic review to assess the potential benefits of hydrogen-rich water. The review protocol was uploaded to PROSPERO. After initial search criteria, articles were reviewed by two blinded investigators and a total of 25 articles were included in the systematic review.
The potential benefits of hydrogen-rich water on various aspects of health, including exercise capacity, physical endurance, liver function, cardiovascular disease, mental health, COVID-19, oxidative stress, and anti-ageing research, are the subject of growing interest and ongoing research.
While preliminary results in clinical trials and studies are encouraging, more research with larger sample sizes and rigorous methodologies is needed to substantiate these findings. Current research needs to fully explain the mechanisms behind the potential benefits of hydrogen-rich water. Ongoing scientific discoveries will provide valuable insights into the potential of hydrogen-rich water as a complementary therapeutic approach in the future.

The article from the US National Library of Medicine is available here:
