Deuterium Depletion in Life Science

Depletion of body deuterium (D) can simply be achieved by consumption or prolonged administration of deuterium-depleted water (DDW) and nutrients deficient in D. It was therefore postulated that D-depletion would have therapeutic use in patients with cancer and other neoplastic diseases. In subsequent toxicology studies DDW appeared to be completely safe and non-toxic when given to mice in place of regular water for several months. Following preclinical safety and efficacy studies, a Phase II double blind randomized clinical trial was initiated to evaluate the potential usefulness of therapeutic efficacy and safety of DDW in patients with prostate tumor.

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Active agent: DDW

Water of decreased deuterium content (deuterium-depleted water, DDW) contains by far less heavy hydrogen (deuterium) than natural water, and the decrease is severalfold higher than the natural variability of deuterium concentration.

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5th International Congress on Deuterium Depletion

The 5th International Congress on Deuterium Depletion took place from 22 to 23 April 2026 in Budapest. The two-day conference aimed to present the latest research findings and clinical applications of deuterium depletion, and to define the current and future role of this method in cancer research and prevention, as well as in the treatment of other, primarily metabolic and mental diseases, and in aging research. ​The conference provided a broad scientific forum for both Hungarian and foreign researchers and medical professionals to share their latest results. By bringing together the world’s leading scientists in the field, the conference served not only as a scientific platform but also as an opportunity for networking and establishing collaborations.

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