Suikatsu Net: Your Trusted Guide to the World of Hydrogen Inhalation
Welcome to Suikatsu Net, Japan’s first comprehensive information hub dedicated to the fascinating world of hydrogen inhalation. We are a team of hydrogen enthusiasts, captivated by its potential, and driven by a mission to share its benefits with a wider audience.
Our journey began with a simple frustration. As a new and emerging field, reliable, consolidated information on hydrogen therapy was scarce. We struggled to find trustworthy sources, making it difficult for anyone curious about hydrogen to get the facts.
To solve this problem, we launched Suikatsu Net—an all-in-one resource meticulously curated to provide clear, accurate, and in-depth information about hydrogen inhalation.
Our motto is “Enriching lives through the power of hydrogen.”
Who We Are
| Organization | Hydrogen Health Research Institute, General Incorporated Association |
|---|---|
| OrganizationNumber | 3010405024466 |
| Our Mission | We are a collective of individuals fascinated by the potential of hydrogen in medicine and wellness. Our goal is to disseminate accurate, science-backed information, contribute to research and technological advancement, and ultimately enhance public health and well-being. |
| Contact | info[at]h2info.jp (Please replace [at] with @) |
| Website URL | https://h2info.jp/ (Japanese) https://h2info.jp/en/ (English) |
| Parent Organization Website URL | Hydrogen Health Research Institute (Japanese) |
Our Editorial Policy: A Commitment to Accuracy
As a leading resource on hydrogen inhalation, Suikatsu Net delivers valuable information to support your well-being. Our content spans news, personal experiences, foundational knowledge, potential benefits, and guides to hydrogen inhaler devices.
- Rigorous Vetting: All news articles are reviewed by the Suikatsu Net editorial team according to our strict internal guidelines to ensure accuracy and reliability before publication.
- Expert Oversight: Articles related to medical topics are written and/or reviewed by medical professionals. For topics that require specialized insight, we ensure the content is supervised by an expert before it goes live.
We welcome feedback and requests regarding our articles.
Our Evidence Rating System
While hydrogen inhalation shows promise in various fields, much is still unknown. Its effectiveness can vary depending on the condition or symptom.
To provide clarity on the strength of scientific evidence for different applications, we feature our proprietary “Evidence Rating” on a scale of 1 to 5 stars.
| Rating | Level | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| ★☆☆☆☆ | Theoretical / Speculative | The potential benefits are based on theory or related research, but scientific evidence is currently very limited. It remains in the realm of hypothesis. |
| ★★☆☆☆ | Early Pre-clinical | Primarily based on lab-level experiments, animal studies, or analogies from other antioxidant research. Data is insufficient to discuss clinical application. |
| ★★★☆☆ | Accumulating Pre-clinical Evidence | A solid body of pre-clinical evidence exists. The next step is to bridge this research to human studies. |
| ★★★★☆ | Initial Human Clinical Evidence | Early-stage data from human trials is available. Further large-scale, high-quality studies are needed to confirm these findings. |
| ★★★★★ | Established, High-Quality Evidence | The scientific validity is largely established, and integration into standard medical care is being considered. |
This table provides a simplified classification based on the intervention method and study design:
| Intervention / Subject | Basic Research | Animal Studies | Human Studies | Meta-Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reactive Oxygen, Antioxidants | ★ | ★ to ★★ | ★★ | ★★★ |
| Hydrogen Molecules, Hydrogen Water | ★★ | ★★ to ★★★ | ★★★ to ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Hydrogen Inhalation | — | ★★★ to ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
For example, if a study on humans investigating the effects of hydrogen inhalation on “Condition X” exists, it would start with a baseline rating of 4.0. We then adjust this score based on factors like the study’s sample size (e.g., a small study might be adjusted to 3.5).
How We Rate Products
Here’s a transparent look at how we create our hydrogen inhaler rankings and product reviews.
What is our “Rating”?
Our rating is a 5-point score based on the comprehensive testing and research conducted by our content creators. We calculate a final score from individual category ratings to generate our rankings.
Elements of a Rating
Our ratings are based on five key Pillars and multiple Factors within each.
The 5 Pillars are: Performance, Cost, Maintainability, Safety, and Reliability.
Factors are the specific metrics used to evaluate each pillar. For example, under Performance, factors include hydrogen flow rate, continuous operation time, and noise level.
Our Rating Process
STEP 1: Establishing Benchmarks For quantitative metrics like size, weight, and hydrogen flow rate, we set absolute benchmarks based on our extensive experience with numerous devices. Instead of using an average, we define a standard that we consider “satisfactory” for a user.
STEP 2: Normalizing Data We then take the specs and our measured data for each product and normalize it against our benchmarks. This converts all data points to a scale of 0 to 1, allowing for consistent comparison across all factors.
STEP 3: Calculating Pillar Ratings Using the normalized data, we calculate the rating for each of the five pillars. Each factor is assigned a “weight” by our content creators based on its importance. A weighted average is then calculated and converted to a 5-point scale.
For example, for the Performance pillar, the weights might be: Hydrogen Flow Rate (0.3), Concentration (0.05), Continuous Operation (0.2), etc. If a product scores 0.8, 0.99, 0.67 respectively on these factors, the weighted calculation would result in a final Performance rating (e.g., 3.57 out of 5).
STEP 4: Calculating the Overall Score Finally, we take the simple average of the five pillar ratings to determine the overall score.
For example, if the pillar ratings are Performance (4.2), Cost (3.5), Maintainability (3.8), Safety (4.0), and Reliability (4.3), the overall score would be 3.96.
Our Medical Advisors
To ensure we deliver the most accurate and reliable information, we collaborate with the following medical professionals from various fields.
- Akiko Narita, M.D.
- Masanori Sekiguchi, M.D.
- Hiroki Sato, M.D.
- Kana Kimura, M.D.
Our Certified Partners
We are proud to introduce our trusted partners who have passed our rigorous screening process. These organizations are committed to improving the transparency of the hydrogen market and ensuring consumers can make safe, informed choices. (Partners are listed in no particular order).
Certified Partner Companies
- Doctors Man Co.,ltd.
- Gaura Co., Ltd.
- HELIX JAPAN Co., Ltd.
- Trys Co., Ltd.
Certified Partner Members
There are currently no certified members.
To learn more about our “Certified Partner Program,” please visit the link below.
>> Certified Partner Program Information
