PLoS One September 2009 PMID 19789628

Hydrogen in drinking water reduces dopaminergic neuronal loss in the 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine mouse model of Parkinson's disease.

Kyota Fujita, Toshihiro Seike, Noriko Yutsudo, Mizuki Ohno, Hidetaka Yamada, Hiroo Yamaguchi, Kunihiko Sakumi, Yukiko Yamakawa, Mizuho A Kido, Atsushi Takaki, Toshihiko Katafuchi, Yoshinori Tanaka, Yusaku Nakabeppu, Mami Noda

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The discussions reflect a somewhat tentative interest in hydrogen water as a potential preventive measure for neurodegenerative diseases, with phrases like 'would stop these conditions' indicating a belief in its possible benefits, despite the lack of detailed scientific backing. The tone is somewhat speculative and promotional, rather than analytical or critical.

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Abstract in brief

Drinking water containing molecular hydrogen (H2) can significantly protect dopaminergic neurons in a mouse model of Parkinson's disease by reducing oxidative stress and DNA damage.
Even low concentrations of H2 (as little as 0.08 ppm) are nearly as effective as saturated solutions in preventing cellular damage caused by oxidative stress markers like 8-oxoguanine and 4-hydroxynonenal.
The study suggests that regularly drinking H2-rich water might help prevent or lessen neurodegeneration and oxidative damage associated with Parkinson’s disease and potentially other age-related neurodegenerative conditions.]

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