atherosclerosis

17 papers

Research evidence summary

Q: Does molecular hydrogen help with atherosclerosis?

A: Of 17 peer-reviewed papers, 10 reported a positive effect (the most common), 2 limited/mixed, 0 negative, 5 not assessed. Study mix: 3 human (2 RCT), 7 animal/basic, 7 meta-analysis or synthesis. The most studied delivery route is hydrogen-rich water. The above aggregates published research and does not constitute a clinically established conclusion. See the individual paper pages for details and Safety notes for inhalation safety. (last updated 2026-05-15)

Evidence breakdown
Human3of which RCT2
Animal/basic7Synthesis/meta7
Reported effectpositive 10 ・ limited/mixed 2 ・ negative 0 ・ not assessed 5

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Delivery-method distribution

hydrogen-rich water: 7 mixed routes: 6 not specified: 1 injection / infusion: 1 inhalation: 1 in vitro: 1