exercise / fatigue recovery

68 papers

Research evidence summary

Q: Does molecular hydrogen help with exercise / fatigue recovery?

A: Of 68 peer-reviewed papers, 36 reported a positive effect (the most common), 19 limited/mixed, 3 negative, 10 not assessed. Study mix: 41 human (32 RCT), 9 animal/basic, 17 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
Human41of which RCT32
Animal/basic9Synthesis/meta17
Reported effectpositive 36 ・ limited/mixed 19 ・ negative 3 ・ not assessed 10

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Delivery-method distribution

hydrogen-rich water: 34 mixed routes: 12 inhalation: 11 not specified: 3 injection / infusion: 3 hydrogen bath: 3 topical application: 1 in vitro: 1