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Ben Greenfield Life

The 30 Year Old Scientist Phenom Who Runs a 2:30 Marathon, Deadlifts 420 Pounds & Drinks Hydrogen Enriched Water.

Feb 8, 2018
01:19:35
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Ben Greenfield interviews Tyler LeBaron, a 30-year-old scientist who runs a 2:30 marathon and deadlifts 420 pounds. They discuss the benefits of hydrogen enriched water, the therapeutic effects of hydrogen gas, the use of BCAAs and essential amino acids for training, alkaline versus acidity in hydrogen enriched water, and the potential benefits of hydrogen gas for exercise performance and gut health.
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  • Hydrogen gas has therapeutic potential by reducing cytotoxic oxygen radicals and activating antioxidant pathways.
  • Hydrogen gas can inhibit cancer cell growth and mitigate chemotherapy's side effects.

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Hydrogen gas as a therapeutic agent

Hydrogen gas, in the form of hydrogen-rich water or inhaled gas, has shown therapeutic potential due to its ability to selectively reduce cytotoxic oxygen radicals without interfering with beneficial radicals. It activates the NRF2 pathway, leading to increased levels of antioxidants like glutathione and superoxide dismutase. Hydrogen gas also exhibits hormetic effects, similar to exercise, by slightly increasing free radicals and activating various metabolic pathways. Studies have demonstrated the benefits of hydrogen-rich water in preventing early fatigue, reducing lactate production, and improving overall performance in athletes. Additionally, hydrogen gas has shown inhibitory effects on cancer cell growth and can mitigate the toxic side effects of chemotherapy. It is not directly related to alkalinity or pH and has no impact on the body's natural pH levels.

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