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
13 sept 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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