Drinking hydrogen water enhances endurance and relieves psychometric fatigue: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31251888/

In this research, we explored the potential benefits of consuming hydrogen-infused water (H2 water) on fatigue and endurance during physical exercise. The study involved two experiments with a total of 159 participants, including healthy non-trained individuals (Experiment 1, n = 99) and trained participants (Experiment 2, n = 60).

In Experiment 1, all participants initially drank a placebo water during the first cycle ergometer exercise session. Subsequently, in the second examination, they consumed either H2 water or placebo water 30 minutes before exercise. Among the non-trained participants, psychometric fatigue, assessed through visual analogue scales, showed a significant decrease in the H2 water group after mild exercise. Interestingly, when participants were divided into subgroups based on visual analogue scale values, the subgroup with higher values exhibited greater sensitivity to the anti-fatigue effects of H2 water.

In Experiment 2, trained participants underwent moderate exercise using a cycle ergometer, with H2 water consumption occurring 10 minutes before the exercise session. The results revealed significant improvements in endurance and fatigue for the H2 group, as indicated by maximal oxygen consumption and Borg’s scale, respectively.water immediatel befor exercise can yield anti-fatigue and endurance-enhancing effects, highlighting the potential therapeutic role of molecular hydrogen in mitigating the impac of physical exertion on skeletal muscle.

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