Molecular Hydrogen gas treatment:
Hydrogen inhalation therapy involves the inhalation of molecular hydrogen (H2) gas that exerts therapeutic effects on the body.
There are many mechanisms by which hydrogen gas inhalation therapy impacts cancer, including:
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Antioxidant Properties: Molecular hydrogen acts as a potent antioxidant, scavenging harmful free radicals and reducing oxidative stress in the body. Oxidative stress is implicated in cancer development and progression, and reducing oxidative damage helps protect against DNA mutations and cellular damage associated with cancer.
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Anti-inflammatory Effects: Hydrogen gas has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, modulating the activity of inflammatory cytokines and pathways. Chronic inflammation is a hallmark of cancer, and reducing inflammation that helps inhibit tumor growth and metastasis.
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Apoptosis Induction: Some studies suggest that hydrogen gas therapy induces apoptosis, or programmed cell death, in cancer cells. By promoting the elimination of damaged or abnormal cells, hydrogen gas therapy helps suppress tumor growth and progression.
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Immune Modulation: Hydrogen gas has been shown to modulate the activity of immune cells, including T cells, B cells, and natural killer cells. By enhancing immune function, hydrogen gas therapy helps to bolster the body's natural defenses against cancer cells and support immune-mediated tumor surveillance and elimination.
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Radioprotective Effects: Some research suggests that hydrogen gas therapy has radioprotective effects, helping to mitigate the toxic effects of radiation therapy on healthy tissues while potentially enhancing its efficacy against cancer cells.