Molecular hydrogen, in the form of hydrogenated water, saline or gas, has some of the strongest selective antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties ever!1
Hence, people consume H2 for wellness to fight against oxidative stress (damage caused to the body by free radicals).
Oxidative stress is a major player in many prominent health conditions, including the subject of this topic, metabolic syndrome. Consuming H2 is a great way to prevent the onset of many diseases, especially those that occur due to oxidative stress and inflammation.
Metabolic syndrome has these aforementioned causes in its pathophysiology. Hence, let’s explore how the consumption of molecular hydrogen can aid in the prevention of metabolic syndrome.
What is Metabolic Syndrome?2
Metabolic syndrome aka insulin resistance syndrome is a disorder caused by the combination of various sub-conditions such as:
- Hypertension,
- Central obesity,
- Insulin resistance, and
- Atherogenic dyslipidemia (presence of high levels of triglycerides (a type of fat found in the blood) and LDL cholesterol, and low levels of HDL cholesterol)
This condition also puts a person at risk for diabetes, atherosclerotic and nonatherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases. This condition is very common as around 20% to 30% of the adult population suffers from metabolic syndrome.
Signs of Metabolic Syndrome2
To be diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, a person will need to have 3 or more of the following conditions.
- A large waistline
A person likely to be suffering from metabolic syndrome will have a large waistline. Having fat around your middle puts you at risk for cardiovascular diseases than having fat in other parts of your body.
- High blood sugar levels
Having high blood sugar levels can raise your risk for getting blood clots. This may lead to heart disease.
- High blood pressure levels
High blood pressure is a very dangerous state for the body. It can cause damage to your heart and blood vessels and also build up plaque in your arteries.
- High level of triglycerides and LDL-C in blood
Triglycerides are a type of fat in the body. It can raise the levels of bad cholesterol also known as LDL-C which raises the risk of heart disease.
- Low HDL cholesterol
This is also known as good cholesterol and helps to improve heart health. It can also remove bad LDL-Cs from the body.
Having 3 or more of these conditions means a person is likely to develop metabolic syndrome.
The causes of metabolic syndrome are still being studied. There are some proposed mechanisms out of which insulin resistance, neurohormonal activation, and chronic inflammation are among the major causes for metabolic syndrome. These 3 causal factors play a large role in making metabolic syndrome progress into Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). The details of this mechanism is shown in Figure 1.
How Does Molecular Hydrogen Help Prevent Metabolic Syndrome?1
People consume H2 for wellness. Consuming molecular hydrogen can certainly help combat metabolic syndrome as hydrogen acts against inflammation, oxidative stress, LDL-Cs etc. Let’s take a closer look at some studies that prove the efficacy of molecular hydrogen.
- H2 administration decreased levels of LDL-C (bad cholesterol) in the body and improved levels of HDL-C (good cholesterol) according to one study.3
- Moreover, another study stated that for patients with potential metabolic syndrome hydrogen water consumption down regulated oxidative stress indicators.4
- Still another study stated that hydrogen water consumption also decreased LDL-C levels and improved HDL functions.5
These 3 studies help corroborate and substantiate the role molecular hydrogen plays in preventing metabolic syndrome.
To sum up, H2 consumption helps decrease body fat and weight, also targets bad cholesterol and aids good cholesterol while also downregulating oxidative stress indicators. In fact, it can control the progression of metabolic syndrome quite effectively.
If you are looking for an easy way to consume molecular hydrogen and prevent the onset of metabolic syndrome, choose Eliteck Hydrogen’s Elicare Electrolyzer.
Important Features of Eliteck Hydrogen’s Elicare Electrolyzer
Given the benefits of molecular hydrogen, you may be interested in a product that safely produces the gas for consumption. We have just the ANSWER!
Here are some of the more notable features of our electrolyzer.
- It’s a patented product with patent number 201831023702 applied on 26/06/2018.
- We are the original manufacturer and the product is made entirely in India.
- The machine is scientifically tested and has completed Phase II trials.
- It does not store hydrogen so there is no chance of explosion.
- The product follows all safety precautions and measures.
If you have been diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, and are looking to consume hydrogen for your overall well-being choose Elicare Electrolyzer.
Conclusion
Choose to consume hydrogen today and prevent the onset of metabolic syndrome!
Reference Papers:
1 . https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5731988/
Molecular hydrogen: a preventive and therapeutic medical gas for various diseases
Li Ge, Ming Yang, Na-Na Yang, Xin-Xin Yin,and Wen-Gang Song
PMCID: PMC5731988 PMID: 29254278 doi:10.18632/oncotarget.21130
2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5933580/
Metabolic syndrome: pathophysiology, management, and modulation by natural compounds
Yogita Rochlani, Naga Venkata Pothineni, Swathi Kovelamudi, and Jawahar L. Mehta
doi: 10.1177/1753944717711379 PMCID: PMC5933580 PMID: 28639538
3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22153840/
Administration of hydrogen-saturated saline decreases plasma low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and improves high-density lipoprotein function in high-fat diet-fed hamsters
Chuanlong Zong, Guohua Song, Shutong Yao, Luqin Li, Yang Yu, Lei Feng, Shoudong Guo, Tian Luo, Shucun Qin
PMID: 22153840 DOI: 10.1016/j.metabol.2011.10.014
4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20216947/
Effectiveness of hydrogen rich water on antioxidant status of subjects with potential metabolic syndrome-an open label pilot study
Atsunori Nakao, Yoshiya Toyoda, Prachi Sharma, Malkanthi Evans, Najla Guthrie
PMID: 20216947 PMCID: PMC2831093 DOI: 10.3164/jcbn.09-100
5. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23610159/
Hydrogen-rich water decreases serum LDL-cholesterol levels and improves HDL function in patients with potential metabolic syndrome
Guohua Song, Min Li, Hui Sang, Liying Zhang, Xiuhong Li, Shutong Yao, Yang Yu, Chuanlong Zong, Yazhuo Xue, Shucun Qin
PMID: 23610159 PMCID: PMC3679390 DOI: 10.1194/jlr.M036640
