In a day and age where hydrogen is being brought to the forefront as possibly being a reliable and renewable fuel source of modern times, it is necessary to remember that hydrogen is also an extremely important fuel source for generating, and sustaining, important body systems that allow us to exist.

Hydrogen has had it's own place in nourishing the human body since our species began. Here are 6 vital functions that hydrogen has in our bodies.

Number 1. Hydrogen is a part of water (H2O), which is necessary for life. Pure water is made up of one part oxygen and two parts hydrogen. That means two thirds of pure water is, in fact, hydrogen. Water helps us stay hydrated. Numerous biological processes, such as nutrition absorption, temperature regulation, joint lubrication, and waste elimination, depend on water. For preserving overall health and well-being, proper hydration is essential.

Number 2. Hydrogen ions play a role in controlling the body's p H levels. The precise equilibrium between acidity and alkalinity that the body maintains is maintained in part by hydrogen ions. For instance, the pH of the blood must stay within a specific range in order for enzymes, metabolic processes, and cellular health in general to work as intended.

Number 3. Adenosine tri phosphate (ATP), the body's main source of energy, is produced during cellular respiration, energy generation, in large part thanks to hydrogen. Protons, sub atomic particles with a positive charge, are carried across the mitochondrial membrane as part of the electron transport chain, creating a proton gradient. The ATP synthase is activated by protons flowing back through it.

Number 4. Effects on antioxidants. Molecular hydrogen, which takes the form of H2, has attracted interest as a possible antioxidant. It can function as a free radical scavenger, assisting the body's defence mechanisms against damaging reactive oxygen species. Hydrogen may have positive benefits on a variety of health issues and ageing processes by lowering oxidative stress.

Number 5. Hydrogen is involved in the fermentation activities of the gut bacteria. Fermentation by some gut bacteria results in hydrogen gas, which can affect the microbiome's structure and functionality in a positive way.

The effects of this hydrogen-gut bacterial interaction on digestion, gut health, and general wellbeing may be significant to our bodies.

Number 6. Protons, the positively charged hydrogen ions, play a role in the transmission of nerve signals throughout the body. By enabling the transmission of electrical signals between nerve cells, they are essential for the nervous system's ability to coordinate and communicate.

It's crucial to remember that while hydrogen is necessary for a number of internal processes, the body largely gets it from food and water, not from the elemental form of hydrogen gas (H2).

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