Hydrogen Water Eases PMS Symptoms and Improves Quality of Life
The effect of hydrogen-rich water consumption on premenstrual symptoms and quality of life: a randomized controlled trial
Research hubs: Oxidative Stress · Reproductive System · Endocrine System
- Authors
- Menekşe Nazlı Aker, İlknur M. Gönenç, Dilan Çalişici, Menekşe Bulut, Duried Alwazeer, Tyler W. LeBaron
- Journal
- BMC Women's Health
- Year
- 2024
- PMID
- 38532373
- Study Type
- Human
- Participants
- 65
- Delivery
- Water (Electrolysis)
- Dose
- 1500-2000 mL hydrogen-rich water daily from day 16 of menstrual cycle until day 2 of following cycle for three menstrual cycles
- Funding
- Ankara University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit (2438)
- Conflicts of interest
- None declared
- Outcome
- Positive
- Peer Reviewed
- Yes
- Cited by
- 8 (OpenAlex, as of November 2026)
- Country
- Turkey
TL;DR
Drinking hydrogen-rich water (HRW) significantly reduced premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptom severity and showed some improvements in physical and psychological quality of life.
Key Finding
Women who drank hydrogen-rich water daily during the premenstrual phase reported significantly lower PMS symptom severity and better physical and psychological quality of life compared to those who drank regular water, sustained across two follow-up measurements.
Summary
This randomized controlled trial (a study where participants are randomly assigned to groups) looked at whether drinking hydrogen-rich water (HRW) could reduce the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and improve quality of life. Sixty-five women with PMS were assigned to drink either HRW or regular water during the second half of their menstrual cycle for three cycles. Women in the HRW group reported significantly lower PMS symptom scores and higher scores in physical and psychological well-being compared to the control group.
Practical Takeaway
This human trial suggests that drinking hydrogen-rich water during the premenstrual phase may help reduce PMS symptoms and support physical and psychological well-being. The study was relatively small (65 participants) and duration details were not fully reported, so larger studies are needed to confirm these findings. It may be worth discussing with a healthcare provider as a potential complementary approach, not a replacement for established PMS treatments.
Abstract (excerpt)
Background. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) consists of psychiatric or somatic symptoms negatively affecting the daily life. PMS treatment can involve the use of complementary-alternative approaches. Hydrogen-rich water (HRW) has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may treat PMS. This…