Hydrogen, the least dense gas in the universe, has been shown to promote epithelization and tissue remodelling during wound healing. 水素吸入器の購入はコチラ
It is also known to relieve muscle contusion damage and improve nerve function.

Excessive inflammatory damage to normal cells is the primary cause of COVID-19 respiratory disorders. Our research indicates that molecular hydrogen inhibits inflammatory cell and inflammation factor activation.
Why Hydrogen?

Hydrogen is a chemical element, symbolised H and atomic number 1. It is the lightest molecule and the most abundant in the universe, making up 75% of all normal matter. Hydrogen exists in a wide range of forms, but on Earth it is mostly found in molecular form (H2 – the gas that makes up water), and as hydrogen plasma in the Sun and other stars.

As a fuel, hydrogen is an exciting alternative to fossil fuels, but it needs to be produced at scale and in a sustainable way. McKinsey research suggests that clean hydrogen could play a significant role in decarbonizing high-emission sectors such as long-haul transport, industrial processes and chemicals, and iron and steel, helping nations meet their climate targets and improve energy security.

Molecular Hydrogen is an exceptionally safe, non-toxic, colourless, odourless and tasteless gas that can be produced by splitting water molecules using electricity from renewable sources. This process is known as electrolysis. In addition to being a cleaner energy source, the production of hydrogen from renewables is highly carbon-efficient, producing only water and heat as by-products.

This low-emissions technology is already making headway. It is used to power some cars, and in 2022, nine countries that cover around 30% of global emissions announced national strategies for introducing clean hydrogen. However, faster action is needed to create demand for low-emission hydrogen and unlock investment that accelerates production scale-up, and lowers the cost of technologies like electrolysers, fuel cells and onsite hydrogen generation with carbon capture and storage.

Hydrogen can also be combined with carbon dioxide to produce clean natural gas, which can be injected into existing gas pipelines without major infrastructure changes. This can reduce CO2 levels in the atmosphere, while bringing benefits such as improved air quality and greater energy security.

Molecular Hydrogen can also be used to generate electricity in fuel cells, producing only water and heat as by-products. The technology is relatively new and requires further development, but a large scale roll-out could significantly lower the carbon footprint of our transport and industrial systems, and support the integration of renewables into electricity grids.
How Hydrogen Works

Hydrogen is the lightest element in the universe, yet it carries massive latent energy potential. It can be used in fuel cells to generate electricity and heat with water as the only emission byproduct. Alternatively, it can be extracted from water by using renewable energy to peel away oxygen molecules ("green hydrogen") or extracted from natural gas through steam reformation with carbon capture and storage (which is the most common way to make hydrogen today). These methods are regarded as environmentally friendly because they produce far less greenhouse gases than conventional fossil fuels do.

Hydrogen's most obvious benefit as a fuel is that it is a clean, zero-carbon alternative to fossil fuels. It is also a safer alternative to liquid fuels because it doesn't explode. It can be safely stored and transported as a gas, and it blends easily with air. This means that vehicles that use it can be refueled at public stations just like gasoline or diesel cars.

It is a bit more complicated to use as a transport fuel, because it requires specialized tanks and pumps and must be compressed to very high pressures. Additionally, because it is a gas, it is less dense than gasoline and requires a much larger tank. It is important to remember that Hydrogen is still a relatively new technology.

For these reasons, it is not currently a widespread transportation option. However, a growing number of countries are investing in it. The first commercial hydrogen fuel cell cars went on sale in 2015, and more models are expected to hit the streets in 2022.

Hydrogen can also be used as an energy storage solution for intermittent renewables such as wind and solar. Energy companies can convert solar and wind into hydrogen to store in tanks for later use, similar to a battery. This can help balance the grid and reduce transmission costs.

Whether or not Hydrogen becomes an everyday fuel will depend on the cost and availability of renewable energies, the infrastructure needed to support it, and how much governmental incentive is offered. Until then, we will have to continue to rely on fossil fuels.
The Benefits of Hydrogen Inhalation

The antioxidant properties of molecular hydrogen are so potent that it is considered an effective anti-cancer agent. It corrects the oxidative/antioxidative imbalance and exerts an anti-tumor effect by selectively neutralizing hydroxyl radicals which are known to promote cancer cell proliferation, metastasis, and invasion. Inhalation of H2 gas also reduces inflammatory cytokine production in tumors and suppresses autophagy by inhibiting apoptosis.

Its anti-inflammatory properties also make it an excellent treatment for respiratory diseases. It has been shown to alleviate allergy symptoms and improve airway function in asthma, as well as decrease bronchitis-induced mucus accumulation. Several studies have also found that it can prevent sepsis, an infection-induced life-threatening organ dysfunction. It does so by preventing apoptosis, blocking NF-kB activation, and decreasing the expression of inflammatory mediators.

Hydrogen also has positive effects on the heart. When infused into the bloodstream, it has been proven to reduce ischaemia and reperfusion injury by scavenging ROS and reducing inflammation. In a rat model of cardiac transplantation, it has been shown to increase graft survival through reducing infarct size and preventing cell injury.

Research has also shown that inhaling hydrogen for a short period of time can significantly enhance healthy people’s torso strength and running performance, while simultaneously decreasing exercise-induced oxidative stress and inflammation. This may be due to the fact that hydrogen is able to pass through the cell membrane and into the mitochondria, where it can act as a powerful antioxidant and neutralize harmful free radicals.

Inhaling hydrogen can also have positive effects on neurodegenerative diseases, as it has been proven to significantly slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease in animal models. Additionally, it has been shown to improve quality of life in patients receiving radiotherapy and chemotherapy for nasopharyngeal cancer, by alleviating the side effects of these treatments. These benefits are likely due to the fact that hydrogen can directly suppress oxidative damage to cells and the brain, as well as improve the body’s ability to regenerate and repair itself after radiation and chemotherapy. It can thus play a significant role in the process of restitutio ad integrum, or complete restoration of organ function.