Molecular hydrogen

Hydrogen (H) is the smallest and lightest of all chemical elements. In the periodic table, it has the atomic number 1. And it is extremely sociable: hardly any single, isolated hydrogen atom is found on Earth, because it readily forms bonds with other elements. An example everyone knows: When two H atoms join with one oxygen atom in a *ménage à trois*, water (H2O) is formed.

However, if the two hydrogen atoms remain with each other, we speak of molecular hydrogen (H2) or hydrogen gas. Molecular hydrogen is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and completely non-toxic. And although H2 is the smallest and lightest molecule we know, the bond between the two hydrogen atoms is very stable. Its true strength lies in its tininess: it can overcome almost any cell barrier. It penetrates all tissues, deep into the cell nucleus, and can even glide effortlessly through the blood-brain barrier to unleash its healing effects throughout the body.

What's fascinating about H2 is its „intelligence.“ It seems to know exactly where and to what extent it needs to be active. It strengthens processes where they are too weak and dampens them where an excess would cause damage. 

Overall, research suggests that healthy people can maintain their health with molecular hydrogen, and sick people can restore it. Therefore, it is not only a wonderful tool for prevention but also for healing. 

Molecular hydrogen acts like a tracker, identifying where oxidative stress is too high and where it needs to be balanced. It supports the body in three ways:

• It activates the body's own production of antioxidants in precisely the right amount needed for cell protection. This avoids causing an excess or deficiency, which can easily happen when consuming antioxidants through food or supplements.
• It regenerates the body's own defense systems and replenishes them with new energy - like a battery that repeatedly recharges our cellular police. 
• It neutralizes free radicals on its own, and selectively. This means it allows those that our body needs for important tasks such as cell communication to continue to exist. And it eliminates the aggressive oxygen radicals. It does this by (H2) combining with two hydroxyl radicals (2 OH). From H2 and 2 OH, you get 2 H2O = water. The most aggressive substance becomes pure water!

Effect of Hydrogen:

• It easily penetrates the blood-brain barrier and directly reaches brain tissue.
• It has an antioxidant effect there and selectively reduces free radicals.
• It is anti-inflammatory and improves repair after oxygen deprivation.
•  Protects the energy balance of neurons by strengthening mitochondria and promoting neuroplasticity.
• Overall, it can be used both preventatively (protecting healthy nerve cells) and therapeutically. After strokes or injuries, it promotes recovery and the restoration of cognitive and motor functions.

• It reduces oxidative stress, which further weakens the mitochondria.

• It improves energy production – measurable in mitochondrial activity.

• It supports the balance of the nervous system (vagus nerve, parasympathetic nervous system).