Hydrogen's small size allows for rapid penetration of cells, giving swift energy and protection to the cells’ mitochondria and providing antioxidant protection to DNA.
Hydrogen targets and neutralizes damaging free radicals
The lightest and smallest element
It is the most abundant element in the universe since it is part of 75% of the cosmic components and is the building block of all other elements.
The ultimate smart molecule
Hydrogen acts as a therapeutic antioxidant by selectively neutralizing free radicals.
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What is Oxidation?
Oxidation is any chemical reaction that involves the moving of electrons.
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When iron reacts with oxygen it forms rust, because it has been oxidized.
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Oxidation is the opposite of reduction, also referred to as Antioxidation.
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A oxidation always comes together with an reduction.
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The strongest known oxidizer is Oxygen.
Fig. 2A. The substance that gives away electrons is oxidized.
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What is ROS?
A Reactive Oxygen Species or ROS (formerly free radicals) are chemical species characterized by having one or more unpaired electrons.
The strongest known oxidizer is Oxygen
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ROS are formed during chemical reactions, from the breakdown of a molecule.
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In general they are extremely unstable and therefore have a great reactive power.
Radicals
O2·-
Superoxide
·OH
Hydroxyl
RO2·
Peroxyl
RO·
Alkoxyl
HO2·
Hydroperoxyl
Non Radicals
H2O2
Hydrogen Peroxide
HOCI-
Hypochlorous Acid
O3
Ozone
1O2
Singlet Oxygen
ONOO-
Peroxynitrite
2.2
Which are the ROS Generators?
UV Exposure
Smoking
Stress
Extreme Exercise
Radiation
Pollution
Inflammation
Metabolism
2.3
Which are the Reactive Oxygen Species induced Chronic Diseases?
Most people know what types of foods contain antioxidants, but not what an antioxidant is in itself.
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Several types of enzymes, vitamin C, E and beta-carotene, are well-known antioxidants.
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Some know that they reduce the destruction caused by active oxygen.
We also know that antioxidants can slow aging and prevent some types of cancer.
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Why can Antioxidants neutralize ROS?
An antioxidant is a molecule capable of retarding or preventing the oxidation of other molecules.
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Oxidation is a chemical reaction of an electron transfer from a substance to an oxidizing agent.
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Oxidation reactions produce free radicals that start chain reactions that damage cells.
Antioxidants end these reactions by removing free radical intermediates and inhibiting other oxidation reactions by oxidizing themselves.
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Why is hydrogen the most effective antioxidant?
Hydrogen can reach and pass through the cell membrane faster
and more efficiently than other substances.
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There are some limitations in antioxidants. These particles are too large to be properly absorbed at a cellular level.
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However, hydrogen, the essential antioxidant, is the smallest atom that exists.
In general, the brain has a cell membrane that blocks other substances to protect neurons. Hydrogen is the only antioxidant that crosses the cerebrovascular barrier.
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