Hydrogen Water Improves Body Hydration in Clinical Study

Authors
Journal
Wiadomosci Lekarski
Year
DOI
10.36740/WLek/218738
Study Type
Human
Outcome
Positive
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Country
Ukraine
Health Condition
Dehydration
Body System
Cardiovascular

TL;DR

In a small 21-day human study, daily intake of hydrogen-rich water was associated with lower urine osmolality, hematocrit, and blood viscosity, suggesting possible improvements in hydration status and blood fluidity.

Key Finding

Drinking hydrogen-rich water for 21 days led to measurable decreases in blood viscosity (thickness) and urine osmolality (concentration) in both men and women, suggesting improved hydration status.

Summary

This small study looked at whether drinking hydrogen-rich water affected how well the body stays hydrated. Ten volunteers drank this special water for 21 days while researchers measured blood thickness, red blood cell concentration, and urine concentration. The researchers found that after drinking the hydrogen-rich water, participants' blood became less thick and their urine became more dilute, suggesting their bodies were better hydrated.

Practical Takeaway

This early human study suggests hydrogen-rich water may support hydration, but the findings come from only 10 people over 3 weeks, so larger and longer studies are needed before drawing firm conclusions. The changes observed in blood and urine markers were consistent, which is encouraging, but more research is necessary to understand whether these hydration improvements have meaningful health benefits.

Abstract

Objective: Aim: To demonstrate the effects of hydrogen-rich water (HRW) on hydration by examining hematocrit, blood viscosity, and urine osmolality. Patients and methods: Materials and Methods: Hydrogen Evodrop rich water (HEW), produced from a patented device with hydrogen concentration therein 900-1200 ppb or 0.9-1.2 ppm, ORP ranging from -450 to -580 mV, and pH=7.1-7.3. Blood viscosity, hematocrit and urine osmolality had been determined in 10 volunteers (five women and five men) during the 21-day period of HEW intake, under standard dietary conditions. Results: Results: No evidence of erythrocyte agglutination or morphological abnormalities was observed. Urine osmolality in both men and women decreased after HEW consumption, likely due to improved hydration. However, osmolality before the consumption was higher in men compared to women. Both men and women exhibited statistically significant changes in hematocrit and blood viscosity parameters after consuming HEW, which decreased. This suggests improved hydration and reduced blood viscosity. Conclusion: Conclusions: These results suggest that measurable hydration effects in the human body may be achieved through regular intake of HEW. The findings of the research support the benefit of the use of HEW in promoting body hydration. The analysis suggests that hematocrit is more closely associated with other factors, such as hydration status and plasma volume following HEW consumption. HEW consumption consistently affected urine osmolality, which may reflect in overall hydration status. Overall, HEW intake produced consistent changes in key hematological and renal hydration markers, indicating favorable effects on blood fluidity and water balance.