Is This Like Drinking HUNDREDS of Bottles Of Hydrogen In A Single Sitting? The Massive Antioxidant Benefits of Inhaling Hydrogen, With Dr. Tyler LeBaron & Alex Tarnava.

Ben Greenfield

Sep 13, 2025

Episode description

Tyler W. LeBaron, MSc, Ph.D., is the founder and executive director of the nonprofit Molecular Hydrogen Institute. With a background in biochemistry, physiology, and exercise science, he teaches exercise physiology and chemistry labs at Southern Utah University as an adjunct instructor.

He interned at Nagoya University in Japan's Department of Neurogenetics, researching the molecular mechanisms of hydrogen gas on cell-signaling pathways. Tyler is a director of both the International Hydrogen Standards Association (IHSA) and the International Molecular Hydrogen Association (IMHA). He speaks at medical and academic conferences worldwide, collaborates with researchers globally, and works to advance the education and awareness of hydrogen as a therapeutic medical gas. Outside the lab, he trains in running and competes in arm wrestling.

Alex Tarnava is a self-taught scientist, inventor, and author whose work bridges biomedical innovation, sovereign health, and philosophical disruption. He invented the world’s only open-cup molecular hydrogen tablet—a patented delivery system that has become the most studied and widely adopted form of hydrogen therapy, featured in over 21 published clinical trials. Alex has co-authored 17 peer-reviewed papers, with more in press and under review.

He is also the co-inventor—alongside Tyler—of Inhale H₂, the first safe and effective hydrogen inhalation system. His leadership in the field led the Molecular Hydrogen Institute (MHI) to appoint him as the first chairman of its Research Committee.

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Mindsip insights from this episode:

Avoid risks of hydrogen inhalation machines due to explosive gas concentrations

Many hydrogen inhalation machines can deliver explosive concentrations of gas, with documented cases of static discharge causing facial fractures and lung burns.

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Supplement hydrogen to restore evolutionary health benefits

We evolved to produce hydrogen internally from high-fiber diets, but modern food has stripped this ability, making external supplementation necessary to regain this critical gas.

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Boost free testosterone with hydrogen-rich water during resistance training

In a six-week study, older adults drinking hydrogen-rich water during resistance training had lower muscle damage and increased levels of free testosterone and DHEA.

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Utilize molecular hydrogen as an exercise mimetic for health benefits

Molecular hydrogen acts as an exercise mimetic and hormetic adaptogen, mimicking the beneficial cellular stress effects of exercise or caloric restriction.

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Utilize hydrogen inhalation for brain health and hydrogen water for gut support

Hydrogen inhalation is better for the brain and skeletal tissue, while hydrogen water is superior for the gut and liver, suggesting both methods are beneficial for different reasons.

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Ensure hydrogen machines deliver effective therapeutic doses

Most nasal cannula machines fail to deliver a therapeutic dose of at least 1% concentration because the gas is heavily diluted by room air during normal breathing.

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Utilize H2 Inhale for precise and safe hydrogen therapy

The H2 Inhale machine uses a reservoir bag to guarantee a precise, therapeutic, and non-flammable (under 4%) concentration of hydrogen with every breath.

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Utilize optimal hydrogen concentration to prevent brain damage

In a key stroke study, a 2% hydrogen concentration was more effective at preventing brain damage than 4%, demonstrating a hormetic, dose-dependent effect.

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Utilize hydrogen to enhance biohacks and minimize harm

Hydrogen can be considered a 'universal stacker' that enhances the benefits and reduces the potential harm of other biohacks like red light therapy or exercise.