The history of hydrogen water

In 1956, Dr Dunham•Harman put forward the theory of "aging free radicals" in the United Kingdom. He believes the degeneration of the aging process is caused by the harmful effects of free radicals produced during normal cell metabolism. Scientific studies have shown that free radicals that damage human health are almost all linked to the more active oxides. After years of research and demonstration by dozens of scientists, hydrogen is proved to be a good antioxidant. Hydrogen-Rich water was born. This idea gained attention around the mid-2000s, with early research suggesting that molecular hydrogen could act as a selective antioxidant, scavenging harmful free radicals without affecting beneficial reactive oxygen species. Notable researchers in this early phase include Dr. Shigeo Ohta, a biochemist, and Dr. Atsunori Nakao, a medical doctor, who conducted studies on the antioxidant properties of hydrogen. Around 2010 Japanese scientists, including Dr. Ohta and Dr. Nakao, conducted studies on the potential therapeutic effects of hydrogen, particularly in relation to oxidative stress and inflammation. Their work contributed to the understanding of hydrogen's antioxidative properties. After this, the concept of hydrogenated water started gaining popularity, with devices designed to infuse water with molecular hydrogen becoming available in the market. The idea was that consuming water enriched with hydrogen could offer health benefits. Research on the health effects of hydrogen, including hydrogenated water, continued to evolve. Studies explored its potential applications in various health conditions, such as neurodegenerative diseases, metabolic disorders, and inflammatory conditions.