Hydrogen gas inhalation prior to high-intensity training reduces attenuation of nitric oxide bioavailability in male rugby players.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Inhalation of hydrogen gas (H₂) as an antioxidant supplement may alleviate exercise-induced oxidative damage and protect post-exercise hydrogen peroxide signaling, which may help mediate beneficial exercise adaptation. The aims of this study were to determine the effects of H₂ inhalation on plasma nitric oxide (NO) level and its synthesis precursor in professional athletes.

Methods

A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, crossover trial was conducted with professional male rugby players for 3 weeks. Participants underwent 1 week of H₂ supplementation and 1 week of placebo treatment prior to daily sessions of high-intensity exercise training, separated by 1 week of low-intensity training as a washout.

Results

Two-way

SUBMITTER: Zhao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11657200 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature