Hydrogen - At the Core of Life

Hydrogen is a major constituent of any life form and represents more than three of every five atoms in animal species, and just under half of all the atoms in plants. Hydrogen, both its protons and electrons, appears to not only enable, but also optimise energy production by the mitochondria. The significance of Hydr-Oxygen in biology cannot be underestimated as it is part of the very first step in mitochondrial function as well as the last, be it part of a proton pump, the transfer of electrons, and the completion of redox balance and homeostasis.

While the global hydrogen focus seems to be around energy production to power our transport and service needs, we believe the big story is its relevance to biology and its role in all living things. The total value of the hydrogen energy sector (an estimated 8 trillion dollars) pales compared to the 100 trillion dollars plus estimate when considering the relevance associated with the hydrogen biology sector. The significance and diversity of this must not be underestimated. The use of hydrogen and oxygen supplementation will define improvements in food production and health for the next hundred years.

Our entire planet awaits the biological benefit potential of molecular hydrogen and Oxygen supplementation on what will be a grand scale. In poultry, fish, animals, etc… Molecular Hydrogen has been shown to significantly improve mitochondrial function, ATP production, the immune response, decrease oxidative stress, reduce and manage inflammation, considerably improve growth rate, and enhance disease resistance capabilities.

Hydrogen supplementation can improve livestock health, growth rate, and feed conversion ratio such as poultry. A 10-15% increase in weight can be achieved along with an improvement in meat quality while decreasing stimulant and biotic intervention. In aquatic species, increased yields of 30-40% are seen as growth rates rise and mortality decreases. In plants, treatment with hydrogen-enriched water increases yield, salt and heavy metal resilience, flowering potential and fruit set. An increase in H2 in the rhizosphere led to beneficial impacts for subsequent plant growth resulting in a 15–48% biomass increase in plants and termed a hydrogen fertilisation effect. It represents a low-cost solution to improve the nutritional content and enhance production under abiotic stresses, such as drought and salinity, throughout all agricultural endeavours.

We believe that the biological relevance of Molecular Hydrogen represents the single most important technology on the planet today. The progression towards this technology is inevitable, and in these very challenging times, the need is pressing and relevant for all governments the world over.

Hydrogen and oxygen have been intrinsically involved with the evolution of life in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes (e.g. hydrogenases, hydrogenosomes, mitochondria, etc.), and we are at the leading edge of a new understanding of biology. A common theme has already emerged: the supplementation of Molecular Hydrogen into biological systems has a complementary beneficial effect on the entire system. As you can see, there is a vast range of options and potentials that could benefit us all in both the long and short term.

Regardless of what we do or do not do, hydrogen will still be at the core of life itself, and no matter what path any of us take, hydrogen, by count, will remain the single most significant piece of any biological puzzle. From little things – big things come.

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