Dr. Joseph Mercola – Freedom First Network

The Biggest Drug Fraud in History

Dr. Joseph Mercola — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:23:46 +0000

Ozempic, a diabetes drug now used for weight loss, is part of a massive fraud that could harm millions, especially children, by treating obesity without addressing its root causes
The obesity epidemic is driven in part by ultraprocessed foods designed to override natural satiety mechanisms, not by a lack of weight loss drugs like Ozempic
The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act could mandate government coverage for obesity medications for 74% of Americans, costing over $3 trillion annually without addressing underlying health issues
Ozempic’s maker, Novo Nordisk, has become a top lobbying spender in the U.S., pushing for expanded drug coverage while downplaying significant side effects like muscle loss, suicidal thoughts and increased cancer risk
Naturally increasing GLP-1 levels through gut bacteria like Akkermansia muciniphila offers an alternative to Ozempic, promoting overall gut health without the risks associated with long-term pharmaceutical use

(Mercola)—The rise of Ozempic and similar drugs for weight loss involves fraud of unprecedented scale that could have devastating consequences for millions of Americans, especially children. Ozempic, a drug initially developed for diabetes, has become a sensation for weight loss. Its popularity has skyrocketed, with everyone from celebrities to college students clamoring for prescriptions — but at what cost?

The active ingredient in Ozempic is part of a class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists. These drugs stimulate hormones in your digestive system that signal fullness. While this makes it easier for people to eat less and lose weight, the reality is far more complex and concerning.

The Toxic Food Environment — And Profit Motives — Driving Obesity

To understand why drugs like Ozempic are not the answer, we need to look at the root cause of our obesity epidemic. As Dr. Casey Means, a surgeon who graduated from Stanford Medical School, says on The Tucker Carlson Show:¹

“We are … the only species in the world that has a chronic disease and obesity epidemic because of ultraprocessed food. You think about every other animal in the wild. They’re eating real natural foods except for domesticated animals, which are also getting chronic diseases just like humans because they’re eating our food. But every other animal, they’re able to regulate their satiety. They’re not eating themselves to death like we are.

We’re literally eating ourselves to death. The reason is because these foods … with the cigarette companies and the scientists moving to create addictive processed foods, they are designed to subvert our satiety mechanisms like GLP-1 secretion, so that we never know that we’re full.

But if we were eating whole real food, we would cue the exquisite satiety mechanisms in our bodies and we would not overeat. If you’re eating real, whole, unprocessed, nutrient-rich foods, we have receptors in our gut that make us feel full.”

This is an important point. Our bodies have natural mechanisms to regulate hunger and fullness. But the ultraprocessed foods that dominate the U.S. diet are specifically designed to override these systems. They’re engineered to be addictive, just like cigarettes were.

So, why push drugs instead of addressing our toxic food environment? Follow the money. Means says:²

“This could be on track to be the most profitable medication ever in human history. It will be if the powers that be let it. And the unfortunate part is that it doesn’t take our bodies out of the toxic stew that’s crushing our biology. Yes, we may melt some fat, but we’re essentially creating starvation to melt fat and muscle … So, this is not the public health solution.”

The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act: A Trojan Horse for Big Pharma?

In the video above, Means mentions a crucial piece of legislation: H.R. 4818, which is the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act.³ This bill, on the surface, appears to be a well-intentioned effort to address America’s obesity epidemic. However, Means reveals a more concerning reality:⁴

“There’s one line that’s all that matters in that, which is that they want to expand Medicare access to include coverage for these obesity medications … for people who are overweight and obese. That is 74% of the American population.”

The implications of this bill are staggering. If passed, it would essentially mandate government coverage for obesity medications like Ozempic for nearly three-quarters of Americans. Means warns of the potential financial impact:⁵

“If this bill goes through and everyone who is eligible for this drug gets it paid by taxpayers, that will represent over $3 trillion per year in drugs to the American people, without changing any of the root causes of what is making us sick.”

The scale of this potential profit is hard to overstate. Medicaid spending on metabolic disorders is already enormous: “Medicaid is spending more on mitochondrial dysfunction than the entire U.S. defense budget and growing much faster.” This spending is primarily driven by “preventable metabolic chronic conditions,” showing that pharmaceutical companies are exploiting a health crisis that could be addressed through other means.

This legislation could funnel an enormous amount of taxpayer money to pharmaceutical companies, particularly benefiting the Scandinavian company, Novo Nordisk, that produces Ozempic and Wegovy.

Ozempic’s Maker Is a Top Lobbying Spender in the US

Already, Novo Nordisk has become one of the largest lobbying spenders in the U.S. It spent $3.2 million on lobbying in the first six months of 2024 alone.⁶ Their stock price has soared, making them one of the most valuable companies in the world. And they’re pushing hard for government coverage of these drugs. According to Open Secrets:⁷

“In 2023, Novo Nordisk and its U.S. subsidiary, Novozymes North America, spent over $5 million on lobbying, hiring a whopping 77 lobbyists across 13 firms. This marked a 51% increase from the number of lobbyists hired in 2022. Of those, 54 previously held government jobs, bringing insider knowledge and industry connections to each role.”

Calley Means, author and a former food and pharmaceutical consultant, states on The Tucker Carlson Show:⁸

“Why is this company in Scandinavia one of the five largest lobbying spenders in America and pushing so hard for this? And why is their stock so high, and it’s the 12th most valuable company in the world?

They’re expecting 80% to 90% of the profits from the United States, from the government, by rigging institution. What institution are pharma companies rigging? They’re actually rigging Medicaid. They’re actually profiting off poor people. Medicaid is spending more on mitochondrial dysfunction than the entire U.S. defense budget and growing much faster.”

Perhaps most alarmingly, they’re pushing to prescribe these drugs to children. The American Academy of Pediatrics is now recommending weight loss drugs for kids as young as 12, with efforts to lower that to age 6.

“This is a lifelong medication at the cost about $1,500 a month, with many side effects that does not change any of the root causes,” Means says.⁹ Imagine putting a 6-year-old on a weekly injection for life, instead of addressing their diet and environment. It’s unconscionable.

Ozempic’s Significant Side Effects

Like all drugs, Ozempic has side effects. But these are being downplayed in a dangerous way. Some of the risks include:

Disproportionate loss of muscle mass, leading to frailty
Higher rates of thyroid cancer
Kidney dysfunction
Pancreatitis

Studies also show a 45% increased risk of suicidal ideation in patients taking semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) compared to other medications, with even higher risks for those with pre-existing mental health conditions.¹⁰ Analysis of adverse event reports reveals higher rates of psychiatric issues, including depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts, associated with these GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs used for weight loss.¹¹

These drugs also carry a risk of delayed gastric emptying, also known as gastroparesis or stomach paralysis. Gastroparesis slows or stops the movement of food from your stomach to your small intestine; this results in feeling full longer, which is one mechanism by which semaglutide results in weight loss.

Ozempic also increases the risk of intestinal obstruction,¹² in part by increasing intestinal length and villus height; villi are the hairlike projections inside the small intestine that help absorb nutrients. Writing in Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B, researchers explained how this could seriously affect intestinal function, increasing obstruction risk:¹³

“Because GLP-1RAs could cause continuous increases in the intestinal length and villus height, the small intestine may become as inelastic and fibrotic as a loose spring, leading to long-term upper intestinal obstruction …”

And remember, these are just the effects we know about. We don’t know what long-term use could do, especially in children whose bodies are still developing.

A Natural Alternative to Ozempic

Instead of using Ozempic, you can naturally elevate your GLP-1 levels by increasing the presence of Akkermansia muciniphila in your gut. This beneficial bacterium plays a crucial role in your digestive health by producing a protein that stimulates GLP-1 production. A study published in Nature Microbiology demonstrated that A. muciniphila not only enhances thermogenesis but also boosts GLP-1 secretion in mice fed a high-fat diet.¹⁴

Akkermansia should ideally constitute around 10% of your gut microbiome to maintain optimal intestinal health. Unfortunately, many individuals have insufficient levels of this bacteria due to issues like impaired mitochondrial function and oxygen leakage within the gut, which disrupt the balance of the microbiome.

One of the essential functions of Akkermansia is the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), such as butyrate. These SCFAs serve as fuel for colonocytes, the cells lining your colon, which are responsible for producing mucin — a protective, gel-like substance that coats and protects the gut lining.

The SCFAs also help reduce oxygen levels in the colon, fostering an environment conducive to the growth of beneficial bacteria. Mucin, in turn, forms a protective barrier that shields intestinal cells from damage, harmful microbes and irritants present in the digestive system.

Beyond protecting the gut lining, mucin also contributes to immune function. It contains antibodies and antimicrobial peptides that help defend against infections, and it traps potential pathogens, facilitating their elimination through the digestive process.

By supporting a healthy level of Akkermansia muciniphila, you can enhance your GLP-1 levels while also promoting overall gut and immune health. In my interview with Dr. Colleen Cutcliffe, a molecular biology scientist and the CEO and co-founder of Pendulum, a company that creates microbiome products, she explains:

“So, what’s been found is that if you are low or missing Akkermansia, your body is not naturally producing as much GLP-1 as it’s supposed to be. By giving people back Akkermansia, you can now have these physiological benefits of reducing A1C and lowering blood glucose spikes.

To be clear, the natural GLP-1 you produce is different from the drug. The drug is a mimic. It’s an analog. It looks like GLP-1. It gets injected into the bloodstream directly, which means that rather than the natural spike after you eat [followed by a decline], the [drug] is keeping those levels really high all the time.

So, this signaling of ‘we got to metabolize sugar in the blood and we’re full, we just ate’ is going on constantly. That’s why people experience these incredible, amazing overnight effects because that’s how those drugs are working. But if you actually have the right microbes, you can generate your body’s natural GLP-1 and get back into this natural cycle.”

Make Sure Live Akkermansia Probiotics Reach Your Colon

When selecting Akkermansia probiotics, opt for products with bacterial counts in the billions rather than millions. Generally, a higher bacterial count is beneficial, but there’s an important caveat: the delivery method is crucial.

Look for probiotics in delayed-release capsules. This feature is essential because it ensures the beneficial bacteria have a higher likelihood of reaching your colon alive. Without this protective mechanism, most of the bacteria may not survive the journey through your digestive system.

Akkermansia are very sensitive to oxygen. This makes their journey through your digestive system very challenging. These beneficial microbes thrive in an oxygen-free environment, and even a brief exposure to oxygen can be fatal for them. This trait makes the delivery method of Akkermansia supplements crucial to their effectiveness.

In fact, a lower-dose probiotic (in the hundreds of thousands of bacteria) that successfully reaches your colon can be more effective than a high-dose product (with hundreds of billions of bacteria) that doesn’t make it to its intended destination. Remember, when it comes to probiotics, successful delivery to the colon is just as important as the initial dosage.

Understanding this helps you choose the most effective supplement. You want to nurture your gut microbiome with live, active Akkermansia, as dead or inactive ones won’t do you as much good as they don’t reproduce.

If you want to use Akkermansia supplements, look for ones with advanced, dual-timed release capsules or microencapsulation. These technologies keep Akkermansia dormant and protected until it reaches your colon, usually in two to four hours.

To maximize its effectiveness, take it on an empty stomach, ideally first thing in the morning after an overnight fast. Wait at least one to two hours before eating to reduce transit time, allowing the bacteria to reach your colon faster — usually within two hours. This will greatly increase the number of live bacteria that make it to your colon.

Avoid taking probiotics with food, as this can extend your transit time to over eight hours, likely killing the bacteria long before they reach your colon. Being mindful of when and how you take your Akkermansia probiotic will maximize the benefits of this powerful probiotic.

A Crossroads for American Health: Empowerment or Dependence?

The push for mass Ozempic prescriptions represents a critical moment in the U.S. health care system. We’re at a crossroads where we can either address the root causes of our health crisis or commit to a future of widespread pharmaceutical dependence. The tragedy is that we know how to solve this problem. As Means notes, for a fraction of what we’d spend on Ozempic, we could revolutionize our food system:¹⁵

“How are we so delusional that we think it is easier to inject a child weekly for life than find a way to get that child healthy food? That is the track that we’re on right now … We could feed every single American family with organic food for $3 trillion a year, but instead we’re taking those health care dollars and steering them toward drugs, which doesn’t fix the root cause issue.”

We have the knowledge and the resources to solve our obesity and chronic disease epidemics. What we need now is the will to do it. Let’s choose health, not pharmaceuticals. Let’s choose real food, not processed junk. Let’s choose to empower people, not make them dependent on drugs. The health of our nation, and especially our children, hangs in the balance.

Image by Chemist4U via Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Study: Phone Radiation Kills Cheek Cells

Dr. Joseph Mercola — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 11:48:45 +0000

A controlled study found cellphone radiation causes acute cell death and disrupted cell division in cheek cells, with a 57% increase in cell death indicators after high exposure
Long-term cellphone use (over 1,000 cumulative hours) increases tumor risk by 60%, with risks rising after 10+ years of use
Cellphone radiation may impair cognitive abilities, disrupt mood regulation and increase risks of neurodegenerative disorders and psychiatric conditions like anxiety and depression
People living near cell towers show higher rates of chromosomal aberrations, indicating genetic instability and increased cancer risk over time
To minimize EMF exposure, use wired connections, avoid wireless devices, turn off Wi-Fi when not in use and keep cellphones away from your body

(Mercola)—A groundbreaking study has provided compelling evidence that radiation from cellphones can damage cells in your cheeks.¹ Unlike previous research relying on questionnaires, this intervention trial carefully controlled exposure conditions.

Participants used specially designed headsets that delivered precise doses of Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) 3G signal radiation to one cheek for two hours daily over five days. Researchers then examined cheek cells before exposure and three weeks after, looking for various signs of damage.

The results are concerning — while no chromosomal damage was observed, there were clear indications of cell death and disrupted cell division, especially at higher radiation levels. This suggests that pressing a phone against your cheek for extended periods could be harming the delicate tissues inside your mouth.

The study’s controlled nature and use of DNA-specific staining techniques lend significant weight to its findings, addressing limitations of earlier research.

Cellphone Radiation Led to Acute Cell Death and Disrupted Cell Division

The study revealed two primary effects of cellphone radiation on cheek cells. First, there was a significant increase in karyorrhectic cells — those showing fragmented nuclei indicative of cell death. This effect was dose-dependent, with a 57% increase observed in the high-exposure group.²

Additionally, researchers noted more cells with condensed chromatin on the directly exposed side, another sign of impending cell death. Second, the number of binucleated cells increased by 28% after exposure, pointing to disrupted cell division. These binucleated cells occur when the final stage of cell division (cytokinesis) fails to complete properly. Both findings suggest that cellphone radiation interferes with normal cellular processes in your cheek tissue.

While your body can often replace damaged cells, frequent exposure could overwhelm these repair mechanisms. These acute effects were observed after just one week of controlled exposure, raising questions about the long-term impact of regular cellphone use directly against your face.

Mechanisms of Cellular Harm

According to the study, the observed cell death and division abnormalities could result from several mechanisms.³ Radiation may interfere with your cells’ cytoskeleton, which is the internal scaffolding crucial for proper division. It might also activate certain cellular pathways, like p38 MAPK, which can trigger cell death processes.

Additionally, the radiation could potentially cause oxidative stress or inflammatory responses in the tissue. These effects, over time, might contribute to more serious health concerns. It’s important to note that while this study used 3G signals, newer technologies like 5G operate at different frequencies and may have distinct damaging biological effects.

While the researchers emphasized that their findings don’t directly prove cancer risk, they do demonstrate clear cellular stress from cellphone radiation⁴ — a significant cause for caution in how you use your device.

Long-Term Cellphone Use Increases Tumor Risk by 60%

While short-term cell phone use may not show clear dangers, long-term and heavy use paints a concerning picture. A systematic review and meta-analysis revealed that using a cellphone for over 1,000 cumulative hours in your lifetime — equivalent to just 17 minutes per day over 10 years — increased tumor risk by a striking 60%.⁵

The risk also increased with longer latency periods between first use and tumor diagnosis. For latency of 10 or more years, research showed a 62% increased tumor risk.⁶ These results suggest that the dangers of cellphone radiation may take years to manifest, making it crucial to limit your exposure now.

While some of the studies included in the meta-analysis had conflicting results, when analyzing only high-quality studies across all groups, a marginally significant increased tumor risk emerged. This underscores the importance of considering study design and potential biases when interpreting research on cellphone safety.

As a consumer, you should be aware that industry-funded studies may downplay risks, while independent research often reveals more cause for concern. Always look for high-quality, unbiased sources when evaluating the safety of your cellphone use.

Given the findings, consider using speakerphone or a wired headset to keep the phone away from your head, and be especially mindful of children’s use, as their developing bodies may be more vulnerable to these effects.

Beyond Brain Tumors: A Wider Range of Health Concerns

While much of the focus has been on brain tumors, this meta-analysis included studies on a variety of tumor types.⁷ Although not all results were statistically significant, increased risks were observed for malignant brain tumors, head and neck cancers, and other tumor types in some analyses. This suggests that cellphone radiation’s effects may not be limited to the brain.

The study also touches on potential biological mechanisms beyond simple heating effects, including oxidative DNA damage and alterations in protein structure and expression. These findings align with a growing body of research indicating that non-ionizing radiation from cellphones may have widespread biological effects.

For instance, a 2023 study noted that men who used their cellphones more than 20 times a day had significantly lower sperm counts compared to men who only used their phones once a week or less. In the case of women, electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure can increase the risk of miscarriage.⁸

Further, continuous exposure to radiofrequency radiation (RFR) from cellphones operating at 2115 MHz for eight hours was found to have detrimental effects on the brain.⁹ This exposure led to increased lipid peroxidation, formation of carbon-centered lipid radicals and damage to single-strand DNA. As a result, researchers observed reduced neurogenesis (the formation of new neurons) in the hippocampus and neuronal degeneration in the dentate gyrus.

What this means is that prolonged cellphone radiation exposure may have several negative impacts on cognitive function and mental health. Potential consequences include:¹⁰

Impaired cognitive abilities
Changes in behavior
Disrupted mood regulation
Increased risk of neurodegenerative disorders (due to oxidative stress in neurons)
Higher likelihood of developing psychiatric conditions, particularly anxiety and depression

Chromosomal Aberrations: A Smoking Gun for Cell Tower Risks

Research has also uncovered a troubling link between living near cellphone towers and genetic damage. A study in Germany found that people residing close to cellphone base stations had significantly higher rates of chromosomal aberrations in their blood cells compared to those living farther away.¹¹

These aberrations included dicentric chromosomes, chromatid gaps and DNA fragments — all indicators of genetic instability that can increase cancer risk over time. The closer people lived to cell towers, the more chromosomal damage was observed.¹²

This provides compelling biological evidence to support previous ecological studies that found increased cancer rates near cell towers. Living in proximity to cell towers for extended periods may pose serious long-term health risks, even at radiation levels well below current safety limits.

Living Near a Cell Tower Linked to Oxidative Stress and DNA Lesions

The study also examined other markers of cellular damage from cell tower radiation. While not statistically significant, there were trends toward increased oxidative stress and DNA lesions in the exposed group.¹³ This aligns with previous research showing non-thermal effects of radiofrequency radiation, including the production of harmful free radicals.

Interestingly, the study didn’t find evidence of increased DNA double-strand breaks or micronuclei formation in the exposed group. This could indicate that at lower exposure levels, your body’s DNA repair mechanisms may be able to handle some of the damage.

However, the accumulation of chromosomal aberrations suggests these repair processes become overwhelmed over time with chronic exposure. The findings highlight the complex biological effects of long-term, low-level radiofrequency radiation exposure and the need for more research on how it impacts cellular function over extended periods.

Implications for Current Safety Standards

The chromosomal damage observed in this study occurred at radiofrequency (RF) exposure levels well below current safety limits. When researchers calculated an equivalent ionizing radiation dose based on the chromosomal aberrations, they found it far exceeded the yearly public exposure limit for ionizing radiation.

As such, current RF exposure guidelines may be inadequate to protect against long-term genetic damage. The study also found no threshold effect — chromosomal aberrations increased in correlation with cell tower signal strength, calling into question the assumption that there is a safe level of RF exposure below which no biological effects occur.

This adds to the growing body of evidence that non-thermal biological effects need to be considered when setting RF exposure limits. Further, there’s an urgent need for more research on chronic, low-level RF exposure to ensure that rapidly expanding wireless networks are not putting public health at risk.

Tips for Minimizing Your EMF Exposure

Exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields from cellphones and other sources poses a substantial health risk that requires attention if you’re prioritizing your well-being. To address this issue, consider implementing the following strategies. These measures can help decrease your EMF exposure and lessen the harmful effects of these unavoidable exposures:

Identify major sources of EMF, such as your cellphone, cordless phones, Wi-Fi routers, Bluetooth headsets and other Bluetooth-equipped items, wireless mice, keyboards, smart thermostats, baby monitors, smart meters and the microwave in your kitchen. Ideally, address each source and determine how you can best limit their use.
Barring a life-threatening emergency, children should not use a cellphone or a wireless device of any type. Children are far more vulnerable to cellphone radiation than adults due to having thinner skull bones.
Connect your desktop computer to the internet via a wired Ethernet connection and be sure to put your desktop in airplane mode. Also avoid wireless keyboards, trackballs, mice, game systems, printers and portable house phones. Opt for the wired versions.
If you must use Wi-Fi, shut it off when not in use, especially at night when you’re sleeping. Ideally, work toward hardwiring your house so you can eliminate Wi-Fi altogether. If you have a notebook without any Ethernet ports, a USB Ethernet adapter will allow you to connect to the internet with a wired connection.
Avoid using wireless chargers for your cellphone, as they too will increase EMFs throughout your home. Wireless charging is also far less energy efficient than using a dongle attached to a power plug, as it draws continuous power (and emits EMF) whether you’re using it or not.
Shut off the electricity to your bedroom at night. This typically works to reduce electrical fields from the wires in your wall unless there is an adjoining room next to your bedroom. If that is the case, you will need to use a meter to determine if you also need to turn off power in the adjacent room.
Use a battery-powered alarm clock, ideally one without any light.
If you still use a microwave oven, consider replacing it with a steam convection oven, which will heat your food as quickly and far more safely.
Avoid using “smart” appliances and thermostats that depend on wireless signaling. This includes all “smart” TVs. They are called smart because they emit a Wi-Fi signal and, unlike your computer, you cannot shut the Wi-Fi signal off. Consider using a large computer monitor as your TV instead, as they don’t emit Wi-Fi.
Refuse a smart meter on your home as long as you can, or add a shield to an existing smart meter, some of which have been shown to reduce radiation by 98% to 99%.
Consider moving your baby’s bed into your room instead of using a wireless baby monitor. Alternatively, use a hard-wired monitor.
Replace CFL bulbs with incandescent bulbs. Ideally remove all fluorescent lights from your house. Not only do they emit unhealthy light, but more importantly, they will actually transfer current to your body just being close to the bulbs.
Avoid carrying your cellphone on your body unless in airplane mode and never sleep with it in your bedroom unless it is in airplane mode. Even in airplane mode it can emit signals, which is why I put my phone in a Faraday bag.14
When using your cellphone, use the speaker phone and hold the phone at least 3 feet away from you. Seek to radically decrease your time on the cellphone. Instead, use VoIP software phones that you can use while connected to the internet via a wired connection.
Avoid using your cellphone and other electronic devices at least an hour (preferably several) before bed, as the blue light from the screen and EMFs both inhibit melatonin production.15 Research also clearly shows that heavy computer and cellphone users are more prone to insomnia.16
The effects of EMFs are reduced by calcium-channel blockers, so make sure you’re getting enough magnesium. Most people are deficient in magnesium, which will worsen the impact of EMFs. As previously noted by EMF expert Dr. Martin Pall:
“When you’re deficient in magnesium, you get excessive activity of the VGCCs. You also get excessive calcium influx through the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor, caused by magnesium deficiency, which is also problematic, so it’s important to allay that deficiency.”
Pall has also published a paper17 suggesting that raising your level of Nrf2 may help ameliorate EMF damage. One simple way to activate Nrf2 is to consume Nrf2-boosting food compounds. Examples include sulforaphane-containing cruciferous vegetables, foods high in phenolic antioxidants, carotenoids (especially lycopene), sulfur compounds from allum vegetables, isothiocyanates from the cabbage group, and terpenoid-rich foods.
Molecular hydrogen has been shown to target free radicals produced in response to radiation, such as peroxynitrites. Studies have shown molecular hydrogen can mitigate about 80% of this damage.18
Molecular hydrogen will also activate Nrf2, a biological hormetic that upregulates superoxide dismutase, catalase and all the other beneficial intercellular antioxidants. This in turn lowers inflammation, improves your mitochondrial function and stimulates mitochondrial biogenesis.