✦ The Shelf
Research, read
carefully.
We collect and summarize research on hydration, molecular hydrogen, alkaline and electrolyzed reduced water — with the citations you can follow yourself. No hype, no supplements.
- 2007Molecular Hydrogen★ Landmark Paper
Hydrogen Acts as a Therapeutic Antioxidant by Selectively Reducing Cytotoxic Oxygen Radicals
Ohsawa, Ishikawa, Takahashi et al. · Nature Medicine
The landmark paper that launched the field of hydrogen medicine — showing that molecular hydrogen selectively neutralizes the most damaging reactive oxygen species while leaving those involved in normal cellular signaling largely untouched.
01 - 2017Bioelectric HealthFramework · Educational Lecture
Healing is Voltage: The Physics of Emotions
Dr. Jerry Tennant at EU2017
Dr. Jerry Tennant presents a framework for understanding health through bioelectricity, proposing that cellular voltage plays an important role in communication, repair, and healing. In this educational lecture, he explores the relationship between electrical potential, emotions, physiology, and overall wellbeing.
02 - 2024Molecular HydrogenReview
Potential Role of Molecular Hydrogen Therapy on Oxidative Stress and Redox Signaling in Chronic Kidney Disease
PubMed
A review exploring how molecular hydrogen may help protect kidney cells from oxidative stress, inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, and fibrosis associated with chronic kidney disease.
03 - 2025Alkaline Reduced WaterLiterature Review
A Concise Review on Health Benefits of Alkaline Reduced Water
Meenu, Mradula, Khandare et al. · Antioxidant Research
A literature review of emerging research on alkaline reduced water, examining its potential roles in hydration, oxidative stress, antioxidant activity, digestion, and nutrient bioavailability — and noting where longer human trials are still needed.
04 - 2023Electrolyzed-Reduced WaterNarrative Review Article
An Investigation into the Use of Electrolyzed Reduced Water in Overall Health and Wellness
Karkera, Devendra, Scott & Hames · Magna Scientia Advanced Biology and Pharmacy
A review of electrolyzed reduced water’s molecular hydrogen content, antioxidant activity, and potential to reduce oxidative stress — noting that more human clinical research is needed.
05 - 2020Oxidative StressRandomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
Workplace Lifestyle Modification with Electrolyzed-Reduced Water
Choi, Lee, Cho & Lee · Antioxidants
A double-blind trial found that 1.5 liters of electrolyzed-reduced water daily for eight weeks improved oxidative-stress biomarkers versus mineral water, with body-fat changes also observed.
06 - 2016Alkaline WaterRandomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial
Effect of Electrolyzed High-pH Water on Blood Viscosity in Healthy Adults
Weidman, Holsworth Jr., Brossman, Cho, St. Cyr & Fridman · Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
A randomized double-blind trial found that participants drinking electrolyzed high-pH alkaline water after exercise-induced dehydration had a significantly greater reduction in high-shear blood viscosity than those drinking purified water, while other hydration markers showed no significant differences.
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