What
is Hydrogen Water? Benefits, Risks, and Science Explained
1. What is Hydrogen Water? A Simple Definition
2. The Science Behind Hydrogen Water
3. How is Hydrogen Water Made? Or how does it work?
4. Potential Health Benefits of Hydrogen Water
5. Risks and Controversies: Is Hydrogen Water Safe?
6. How to Incorporate Hydrogen Water into Your Routine
7. Final Verdict: Should You Try Hydrogen Water?
1. What is Hydrogen Water? A Simple
Definition
Hydrogen
water is water with added or dissolve of molecular hydrogen gas i.e. H2 gas in
it., is called hydrogen water. Let understand with an example, you have heard
about soda water, so what is soda water? so when carbon dioxide gas is
dissolves in normal water is called soda water or carbonated water. In the same
way when Molecular hydrogen gas dissolves in normal water is called hydrogen
water or hydrogen rich water. So, in hydrogen water there are extra hydrogen
molecules H2 (molecular hydrogen gas) which is been advocated by many
researchers and further many studies suggests that they are very small in size
hence quickly observes by the body cells and hence benefits you in many aspects
of health benefits with its unique properties.
This hydrogen water is gaining popularity among athletes, wellness enthusiasts,
and those looking for anti-aging solutions. But does it really benefit or
overmarketed hype? Let’s explore the science behind hydrogen water and its
potential benefits.
2. The Science Behind Hydrogen Water
The first scientific
research was carried out by Dr Shigo Ohto Japanese Scientist in 2007., wherein
he verified that molecular hydrogen gas has many therapeutic health benefits
because of its unique properties like antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti
-apoptotic (means stops cell death or stops fast cell aging), This research
article was also published in Nature medicine journal (A global health
journal). Further He also verified the claim that this molecular hydrogen gas
can be generated through electrolysis of water., through electrolysis process
structure of water i.e. H₂O has been broken down
in hydrogen and oxygen. When two hydrogen is separate from oxygen bonds than
these two hydrogens together formed molecular hydrogen gas.
Since
after 2007, there are many global universities and clinical scientist have
taken interest in new era research related with this miracle gas i.e. molecular
hydrogen gas which is dissolves in water and called Hydrogen rich water. However,
this global research are still in their initial stages, but overall all this
studies indicated that Hydrogen (H₂) is the smallest and lightest molecule in
existence, allowing it to penetrate cells, mitochondria, and even the
blood-brain barrier. Scientists believe that molecular hydrogen may help
neutralize harmful free radicals, reducing oxidative stress and inflammation in
the body.
So
overall., Research on hydrogen therapy is still in its early stages, but some
studies suggest that drinking hydrogen water may help reduce cellular damage
caused by oxidative stress. This has led to opinion that it could be beneficial
for conditions related to aging, heart disease, and neurodegenerative
disorders.
3. How is Hydrogen
Water Made? Or how does it work?
So before understanding how hydrogen water
made lets first clear the facts how many ways there are available to intake
molecular hydrogen gas (H2) because overall this molecular hydrogen gas is the main
miracles. So, there are four common ways through which you can intake molecular
hydrogen gas
Drinking hydrogen rich water: - This is
the most affordable and easy way to consume molecular hydrogen gas for everyone
(from child to young age). We explain ahead about the methods and how it works
etc.
Inhale Molecular hydrogen gas: - This is
also very effective ways to intake H2 gas but the inhalers machine are bit
expensive, But we always suggest who have severe problems like Cancer, Heart
diseases, Diabetes, kidney related problems who cant consume more water can
definitely intake molecular hydrogen gas through hydrogen inhalation machines,
(In our other articles we suggest you cost effective, trustworthy hydrogen
inhalation machines).
Hydrogen tub bath: This is
also another method to take hydrogen in our body with hydrogen bath., as we
know the hydrogen is lightest molecule which can quickly be observed though
skin cells and further penetrates in your body cells. This is very effective
for kidney dialysis, liver psoriasis and cancer patients who can’t consume more
liquid but through this process we can give this miracles gas in their body.
This method is also bit expensive, but many more options are available through
which you can make cost effective hydrogen bathtub (we explained the same in
further articles).
Hydrogen saline: - This practice is commonly used in Japan Hospitals.
Drinking hydrogen rich water cost effective
and how it made?
Now let’s come on to the topic which is very
cost effective and easy to consume hydrogen water. There are several ways to
infuse molecular gas in your normal water and to make hydrogen water:
Electrolysis Process – Uses an
electric current to electrodes and split water molecules (H₂O) into hydrogen
and oxygen, with the hydrogen being dissolved back into the water. For this
process there many hydrogen water bottles came into market but be cautious
we always suggest using SPE-PEM technology related hydrogen water bottle (which
we explained in our other articles).
Magnesium Reaction Method – Involves
adding magnesium metal to water, which reacts with oxygen to release hydrogen
gas. However, there are still scientific evidence is lacking that how much
hydrogen concentration it generates to give therapeutic health benefits.
Commercially Available Hydrogen Water – Many
brands sell pre-packaged hydrogen water in cans or bottles, claiming to
maintain hydrogen levels for longer periods. However, before use test the
hydrogen concentration through our hydrogen testing kit available in online
Amazon “Ionrich hydrogen water testing kit”, wherein we give methylene blue
colloidal platinum drops through which accuracy of hydrogen concentration can
be tested. Because as per the scientific fact hydrogen gas cant be stored long
period of time, so if they claim that Hydrogen is available in there can or
packed bottle you can test it before consume.
4.Potential Health
Benefits of Hydrogen Water
So, as we discussed
earlier, there are more than 1500 + research paper and scientific studies is
published in various health journals and which is been available in USA
official website PubMed., in all this various research the common properties of
in Hydrogen gas in hydrogen water is Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic which helps in reduce of
oxidation or aging process via eliminating free radicals attack in our body. So,
lets explore in brief how this may benefit in our health.
Antioxidants in
Hydrogen water: As we all know our body is getting attacks by free radicals 24*
7 hours, these free radicals damage our healthy cells and hence make them weak,
and this continue process cycle make
the stage of oxidative stress and this is the root cause for developing of any
degenerative diseases. Hence Antioxidants are key roles to eliminate these free
radicals’ attacks and May Boost Antioxidant Defences and helps t oxidative
stress reduction.
Anti-inflammatory in
Hydrogen water: Whenever our body cells weak through the free radicals then the
body immune system response to inflammation and hence when this process
continues, it tiggers severe inflammations, however 70 % in our body is water
and this hydrogen rich water having anti-inflammatory properties which helps to
fight in many health conditions related with inflammation.
Anti-apoptotic
property in Hydrogen water: So, as studies indicate, when this oxidative stress and
inflammation in our body cells continuous than its starts dying of the cells.
To stop this process anti apoptotic properties need and hydrogen water has this
property to reduce apoptosis of cells.
Now the doubts or
questions related to How hydrogen water benefits in Brain health, how hydrogen
water benefits in skin health, how hydrogen water benefits in Gut health, how
hydrogen water benefits you in diabetes etc, we explore all these topics with
deep scientific research facts. But here we make you aware about the main core
concept of hydrogen water properties, however this all research are still early
stages.
5.Is Hydrogen Water
Safe? Potential Side Effects and Risks of Hydrogen water.
Is Hydrogen Water Safe?
Yes, we explore this question with
three facts: -
Fact No.1: - According to the
source from molecular hydrogen institutes, United States, Clinical studies
updated on official website of PubMed, and Hydrogen studies dot com website
there are more than 1300+ research studies updated. On being verifying the data
analysis of this research indicates that the positive impact of hydrogen water
on human health is 94.6 %., whereas 5 % studies indicates that there are
neutral effects of hydrogen water on human health and further only 0.5% studies
suggest that there may be side effects of hydrogen water on human health. So
overall analysis of this data., it must be assumed with common perception that,
now days we are consuming many medicines like antibiotics etc., which have many
side effects but still we are consuming. But whereas 99% research studies are
indicating that hydrogen have positive impact on human health because it is in
purest form of antioxidant which process through electrolysis process without
any chemical formulation.
Fact No.2:- According to the USA
united states FDA GRAS Notice No 520, (GRAS means :- Generally recognized as
safe) has indicates that Molecular hydrogen gas is safe to consumed in form of
any beverages. So overall with these above facts we may suggest that hydrogen
water is safe to consume.
Possible Side Effects
of Hydrogen water
Yes, many studies are
still in initial stages whereas some research studies are indicating that
approx. consumption of hydrogen rich water per day is 1.5 litre to 2.5 litre,
hence this is the ideal limitation of consumption of hydrogen rich water per
day, however excess drinking hydrogen water over this limit may lead to
electrolyte imbalances. So initially we always suggest drinking approx. three
to four glass of hydrogen water that’s approx. 1 litre per day and then
gradually increase as per your hydration limit.
6. How to
Incorporate Hydrogen Water into Your Routine
Facts to know before
buy any Hydrogen water bottles
So here is your first
step to start drink hydrogen rich water, as we discussed earlier drinking
hydrogen water is effective and affordable way for that you need portable
hydrogen water bottles, so before buying any hydrogen water bottle keep
remember two important facts: -
No1. That hydrogen water bottle should be SPE-PEM
technology (we explain deeply about spe-pem technology in our another
articles), but in short 90% people are buying cheap hydrogen water bottles
which are NON SPE-PEM technology hence generating chlorine residual gas with
hydrogen water which may lead to health hazardous risk.
No2. Always buy hydrogen water bottle which
generates hydrogen concentration minimum 1500 ppb (parts per billion) to up to
4000 ppb concentration (as this range of hydrogen concentration in hydrogen
water having therapeutic range – source from various research studies-PubMed
documents)
So overall we suggest
Ionrich Hydrogen water bottle SPE-PEM technology (250 ml capacity) with minimum
hydrogen concentration range 1500 ppb without any chlorine and ozone residual
mixing. (One Year warranty).
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How to make routine
of Hydrogen water in daily life
Best Time to Drink
Hydrogen Water: - As per the studies you must drink minimum 1.5 litre hydrogen
water per day so accordingly you can divide the intake as per your routine
life, we suggest start drink one hydrogen water bottle (Ionrich hydrogen bottle
250 ml) early in the morning to boost hydration. Two glass or three glass of
hydrogen water before or after workouts for muscle recovery, further rest
intake of hydrogen water before bed to help with overnight cell repair and good
sleep.
Note: - Storage tips
(H₂ gas escapes quickly, so drink fresh).
FAQ
Can I take hydrogen
water with Food?
No, generally not
only hydrogen water but any kind of beverages are not allowed to drink with
consumption of foods, because at that time your stomach need to digest that
food if you drink water, it erupts its digestion process. So, we recommend not
to drink any kind water or beverages during half an hour before and after
taking food.
Can I take hydrogen
water with medicines?
Yes, off course
because hydrogen gas in hydrogen water is itself antioxidant and
anti-inflammatory properties which can boost to recovery of your illness. But
we always suggest consulting your doctor if you are taking any severe
medication for any severe diseases.