01/08/2022
Molecular hydrogen biology and hydrogen therapy are new and rapidly developing areas of research.
Hydrogen has been shown to exert antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, and since the occurrence and progression of cancer are closely related to peroxidation and inflammation, hydrogen may play a role in the control of cancer.
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Quality-of-life
Thirty patients were prospectively evaluated by the QLQ-C30 score.
After 2 weeks of hydrogen inhalation, patients reported a reduction in dyspnea and an increase in appetite, as well as significant improvements in their physical, role, and emotional functions, with reduced fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and insomnia.
After 4 weeks of treatment, cognitive function, pain, appetite, constipation and diarrhea were all significantly improved.
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Thus, the positive effects of hydrogen inhalation on cancer patients are very encouraging.
Med Gas Res. 2019 Jul-Sep; 9(3): 115–121.
PMCID: PMC6779007