10 REASONS TO START DRINKING HYDROGEN-RICH WATER
Our body constantly faces oxidative stress caused by free radicals (oxidants), which leads to cell damage and aging. There are several factors that cause oxidative stress: bad habits, nutrition, lack of sleep, overexerting yourself, pollution, and work stress simply to call a few. You’ve in all probability experienced a minimum of one from that list.
Oxidative stress can act to precipitate chronic inflammation, with pathological conditions triggering various disorders including cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndrome, neurodegenerative disorders and cancer.
Hydrogen-rich water - pure drinking water enriched with molecular hydrogen (H2), has demonstrated potent antioxidant properties and its power to significantly reduce oxidative stress, one of the major causes of above mentioned diseases.
Antioxidants are substances that help to neutralize the harmful effects of free radicals or oxidants in our body that cause diseases and ageing.
Compared to other antioxidant substances, which show only limited effectiveness, because the molecules they are made from are too large to penetrate into cells, where free radicals cause damage, hydrogen is extremely safe, effective and fast-acting.
Molecular hydrogen is the smallest bio-available molecule in the Universe.
Due the Its size, molecular hydrogen easily penetrates through cell membrane, instantly finds harmful free radicals and turns them into harmless water.
Antioxidants are substances that help to neutralize the harmful effects of free radicals or oxidants in our body that cause diseases and ageing.
Compared to other antioxidant substances, which show only limited effectiveness, because their molecules are too large to penetrate into cells, where free radicals cause damage. Hydrogen is extremely safe, effective and fast-acting.
Molecular hydrogen is the smallest bio-available molecule in the Universe. Due to Its size, molecular hydrogen easily penetrates through cell membrane, instantly finds harmful free radicals and turns them into harmless water.
This clinical study, published in Nature Scientific Reports, found evidence for these benefits from drinking 1.5 liters per day over 4 weeks.
- A significant increase in biological antioxidant potential
- A reduction in a marker for DNA damage due to oxidative stress (8-Oxo-2’-deoxyguanosine)
- A significantly lower percentage of peripheral blood mononuclear cells apoptosis (lower death rate of blood cells)
- A statistically significant increase in the number of CD14+ cells - a protein which assists the immune system in detecting pathogens and bacterial infections.
This clinical study, published in Nature Scientific Reports, found evidence for these benefits from drinking 1.5 liters per day over 4 weeks.
- A significant increase in biological antioxidant potential
- A reduction in a marker for DNA damage due to oxidative stress (8-Oxo-2’-deoxyguanosine)
- A significantly lower percentage of peripheral blood mononuclear cells apoptosis (lower death rate of blood cells)
- A statistically significant increase in the number of CD14+ cells - a protein which assists the immune system in detecting pathogens and bacterial infections
For athletes and fitness enthusiasts, optimizing performance and reducing recovery time are paramount. In two clinical studies, drinking hydrogen-rich water has been found to enhance exercise performance in several ways.
- By reducing lactate levels during intense physical exercise
- By alleviating muscle fatigue following resistance training
- Through positive effects on muscular capabilities
- Through increased energy and peak oxygen uptake
These two clinical trials have found benefits of supplementation of hydrogen-rich water for increasing physical capabilities and physical health.
For athletes and fitness enthusiasts, optimizing performance and reducing recovery time are paramount. In two clinical studies, drinking hydrogen-rich water has been found to enhance exercise performance in several ways.
- By reducing lactate levels during intense physical exercise
- By alleviating muscle fatigue following resistance training
- Through positive effects on muscular capabilities
- Through increased energy and peak oxygen uptake
These two clinical trials has found benefits of supplementation of hydrogen-rich water for increasing physical capabilities and physical health.
This particular clinical study shows the beneficial effects of hydrogen-rich water for COVID-19 patients:
- Alleviates disease-related fatigue
- Modulates blood coagulation biomarkers
In other clinical study it was reported that treatment with hydrogen‐rich water may increase oxygen saturation in the blood circulation and improve exercise tolerance in a patient with COVID‐19‐like symptoms.
This particular clinical study shows the beneficial effects of hydrogen-rich water for COVID-19 patients:
- Alleviates disease-related fatigue
- Modulates blood coagulation biomarkers
In other clinical study it was reported that treatment with hydrogen‐rich water may increase oxygen saturation in the blood circulation and improve exercise tolerance in a patient with COVID‐19‐like symptoms.
Brain function & focus are other key aspects of health and molecular hydrogen plays a key role here as well. Around 75% of the brain is composed from water, which plays a key part in its maintenance. Molecular hydrogen has the ability to easily cross the brain and blood barrier thereby increasing cognitive functions.
It was recently found that hydrogen-rich water is superior to caffeine, a well‐known cognitive enhancer, to improve orientation‐specific alertness in healthy men and women.
Another clinical study showed that supplementation of hydrogen-rich water upholds attention in stressed conditions along with changes in brain metabolism.
Brain function & focus are other key aspects of health and molecular hydrogen plays a key role here as well. Around 75% of the brain is composed from water, which plays a key part in its maintenance. Molecular hydrogen has the ability to easily cross the brain and blood barrier thereby increasing cognitive functions.
It was recently found that hydrogen-rich water is superior to caffeine, a well‐known cognitive enhancer, to improve orientation‐specific alertness in healthy men and women.
Another clinical study showed that supplementation of hydrogen-rich water upholds attention in stressed conditions along with changes in brain metabolism.
Anxiety and depression are quickly becoming a modern-day epidemic. While treating depression and anxiety often depends on individual responses, there is an evidence that molecular hydrogen has very positive effects on brain and neurological health.
Clinical study in Japan demonstrated that administration of hydrogen-rich water for 4 weeks (600 mL per day) have improved the quality of life of adult volunteers in terms of improved mood and anxiety and reduced activity of the sympathetic nervous system at rest.
Anxiety and depression are quickly becoming a modern-day epidemic. While treating depression and anxiety often depends on individual responses, there is an evidence that molecular hydrogen has very positive effects on brain and neurological health.
Clinical study in Japan demonstrated that administration of hydrogen-rich water for 4 weeks (600 mL per day) have improved the quality of life of adult volunteers in terms of improved mood and anxiety and reduced activity of the sympathetic nervous system at rest.
Anti-inflammatory property of molecular hydrogen can help heart tissue stay healthier longer, as well as its anti-oxidant property can improve blood alkalinity
and blood flow throughout the body.
The calming effects of hydrogen-rich water on blood cells can greatly benefit cardiovascular health, keep arteries healthy and keep oxygen moving effectively through your body to further refuel cells.
Anti-inflammatory property of molecular hydrogen can help heart tissue stay healthier longer, as well as its anti-oxidant property can improve blood alkalinity and blood flow throughout the body.
The calming effects of hydrogen-rich water on blood cells can greatly benefit cardiovascular health, keep arteries healthy and keep oxygen moving effectively through your body to further refuel cells.
Neurodegenerative diseases slowly wear away the brain and nervous system’s abilities and greatly impact a person’s ability to independently care for themselves.
Oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction play key roles in neurodegenerative diseases pathophysiology.
These clinical studies showed that supplementation of hydrogen-rich water reduces Parkinson disease severity and can significantly improve the health status of patients with Parkinson’s disease, helping the nervous system function better, and can also help reduce some of the effects of aging on the human mind, nervous system, and memory.
Neurodegenerative diseases slowly wear away the brain and nervous system’s abilities and greatly impact a person’s ability to independently care for themselves.
Oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction play key roles in neurodegenerative diseases pathophysiology.
These clinical studies showed that supplementation of hydrogen-rich water reduces Parkinson disease severity and can significantly improve the health status of patients with Parkinson’s disease, helping the nervous system function better, and can also help reduce some of the effects of aging on the human mind, nervous system, and memory.
Oxidative stress is recognized widely as being associated with various disorders including diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (adult-onset diabetes) is a disease in which there are high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. It is the most common form of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insulin is necessary for the body to be able to use glucose for energy.
Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) is the condition of having blood glucose levels that are higher than normal, but below the level of a person with diabetes. It is a pre-diabetic state.
During clinical study Japanese scientists tested the effects of drinking hydrogen-rich water in 30 human patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus and 6 with IGT. The patients drank about 4 cups of hydrogen-rich water each day for 8 weeks, or a placebo of pure water. They found that several biomarkers of diabetes (properties of blood and urine that indicate the presence or severity of diabetes) were improved by drinking hydrogen-rich water. In 4 of the 6 patients with IGT, drinking hydrogen-rich water changed the results of the medical test for IGT back to normal.
Oxidative stress is recognized widely as being associated with various disorders including diabetes. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (adult-onset diabetes) is a disease in which there are high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. It is the most common form of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insulin is necessary for the body to be able to use glucose for energy.
Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) is the condition of having blood glucose levels that are higher than normal, but below the level of a person with diabetes. It is a pre-diabetic state.
During clinical study Japanese scientists tested the effects of drinking hydrogen-rich water in 30 human patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus and 6 with IGT. The patients drank about 4 cups of hydrogen-rich water each day for 8 weeks, or a placebo of pure water. They found that several biomarkers of diabetes (properties of blood and urine that indicate the presence or severity of diabetes) were improved by drinking hydrogen-rich water. In 4 of the 6 patients with IGT, drinking hydrogen-rich water changed the results of the medical test for IGT back to normal.
Hydrogen-rich water due to its anti-oxidant and anti-inflammation properties may be helpful in the treatment of cancer in a number of ways:
- Alleviating chemo- and radiotherapy induced injuries - this study with 134 colorectal cancer patients found that hydrogen-rich water can alleviate mFOLFOX6 chemotherapy-induced liver injuries.
- Reducing the side effects of cancer treatment, such as fatigue, nausea, vomiting - six weeks of drinking H2-rich water improved the quality of life for 49 patients with liver tumors who received radiotherapy. It was shown that H2-rich water consumption reduced the biological response to oxidative stress induced by radiation without comprising the anti-tumor effects of radiotherapy. Quality of life-scores were significantly improved for patients receiving H2-therapy in combination with radiotherapy compared to patients receiving placebo water.
- Enhancing the effectiveness of cancer treatment by making cancer cells more sensitive to chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
While hydrogen water shows promise in cancer treatment, it is essential to emphasize its role as a complementary therapy. It is not a substitute for conventional cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or surgery.
Hydrogen-rich water due to its anti-oxidant and anti-inflammation properties may be helpful in the treatment of cancer in a number of ways:
- Alleviating chemo- and radiotherapy induced injuries - this study with 134 colorectal cancer patients found that hydrogen-rich water can alleviate mFOLFOX6 chemotherapy-induced liver injuries.
- Reducing the side effects of cancer treatment, such as fatigue, nausea, vomiting - six weeks of drinking H2-rich water improved the quality of life for 49 patients with liver tumors who received radiotherapy. It was shown that H2-rich water consumption reduced the biological response to oxidative stress induced by radiation without comprising the anti-tumor effects of radiotherapy. Quality of life-scores were significantly improved for patients receiving H2-therapy in combination with radiotherapy compared to patients receiving placebo water.
- Enhancing the effectiveness of cancer treatment by making cancer cells more sensitive to chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
While hydrogen water shows promise in cancer treatment, it is essential to emphasize its role as a complementary therapy. It is not a substitute for conventional cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or surgery.
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Originally hydrogen gas was studied as an effictive adjunct treatment modality for diseases such as cancer, then a Japanese company discovered and patented a technology solution in 2003 that allowed hydrogen molecules to be added to water in it's dissolved form. Research to date has found no significant side-effects with drinking this type of enriched water.
Once infusion has taken place (3.5 minutes), it is consumed in the same way as regular water.
There are numerous studies that demonstrate that ROS and oxidative damage increase with age and that reducing oxidative damage extends the lifespan of various model organisms, as well as that increased production of ROS shortens lifespan.
Hydrogen water has therapeutic and preventive effects on various organs. It has antioxidative properties as it directly neutralizes hydroxyl radicals and reduces peroxynitrite level. For example, a hydroxyl radical (•OH, the most dangerous for the body) when reacting with hydrogen turns into ordinary water and ceases to destroy the body: 2(•OH) + H2 = 2H2O This is one of the main effects of hydrogen water.
It also activates Nrf2 nuclear factor and HO-1 enzyme, which regulate many antioxidant enzymes and proteasomes. Through its antioxidative effect, hydrogen maintains genomic stability, mitigates cellular senescence, and takes part in histone modification, telomere maintenance, and proteostasis.
This randomized controlled trial showed that 6-month hydrogen-rich water intake (0.5 L per day) favorably affected several aging-related features in older adults aged 70 years and over. A significant treatment vs. time interaction was found for telomere length, with the length increased after HRW intervention. Progressive shortening of telomeres leads to senescence, apoptosis, or oncogenic transformation of somatic cells, affecting the health and lifespan of an individual.
In addition, hydrogen may prevent inflammation and regulate the nutrient-sensing mTOR system, autophagy, apoptosis, and mitochondria, which are all factors related to ageing. Hydrogen-rich water can also be used for prevention and treatment of various ageing-related diseases, such as neurodegenerative disorders, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, diabetes, and cancer.
The ORP of the internal environment of the human body is normally negative (from -100 to -200 mV). ORP of body fluid (new born baby) - 100 ~ -300 mV.
The ORP of tap or bottled water is positive (from +200 to +700 mV).
Water with a negative ORP occurs in nature only in a few places, among them, for example, Nordenau water in Germany, Lourdes spring water (Miracle water) in France -under -300 mV.
When drinking water is saturated with hydrogen due to the dissolution of molecular hydrogen in water, its ORP acquires negative values, which indicates the predominance of reduction processes.
When water with a positive ORP enters the body, it takes electrons away from cells. As a result, they are subject to oxidative destruction. In order to absorb such water, the body needs to expend energy. If the ORP of water is close to the ORP value of the internal environment, then such water is biologically compatible and is better absorbed. If drinking water has a more negative ORP than the ORP of the internal environment of the body, then it feeds it with energy and neutralizes oxidants.
The ORP of hydrogen water is about -500 mV. Thus, hydrogen water is a healthy water and effective reducing agent, antioxidant and source of energy for the body.
