Hydrogen Water May Help Fight Diabetes and Metabolic Disease
- Authors
- Felippe Steven Louis G. Delos Reyes, Adrian Carlo C. Mamaril, Trisha Joy P. Matias, Mary Kathleen V. Tronco, Gabriel R. Samson, Nyczl D. Javier, Ailyn Fadriquela, Jayson M. Antonio, Ma Easter Joy V. Sajo
- Journal
- Processes
- Year
- 2021
- DOI
- 10.3390/pr9111876
- Study Type
- clinical
- Peer Reviewed
- Yes
- Country
- Philippines
- Health Condition
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Body System
- Endocrine
TL;DR
A special type of water called alkaline reduced water might help fight diseases like obesity and diabetes because it reduces harmful inflammation and stress in your body, but it works best when you also exercise and eat healthy food.
Key Finding
Alkaline reduced water demonstrated antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in reviewed studies that may help address oxidative stress and inflammation associated with metabolic disorders.
Summary
This review article examined research on alkaline reduced water (water treated to have a higher pH and antioxidant properties) and its potential effects on metabolic disorders like obesity, diabetes, and fatty liver disease. The authors concluded that alkaline reduced water may help reduce oxidative stress (cellular damage from unstable molecules) and inflammation in the body, but they emphasized that it works best when combined with exercise and a balanced diet rather than as a standalone treatment.
Practical Takeaway
This is a review article synthesizing existing research rather than a new study with original results, and no sample size or duration data is provided. While early evidence suggests alkaline reduced water may have antioxidant properties, the authors stress that any potential benefits would likely require combining it with regular exercise and healthy eating. More rigorous human studies are needed before making any health claims.
Abstract
Our body composition is enormously influenced by our lifestyle choices, which affect our health and longevity. Nutrition and physical activities both impact overall metabolic condition, thus, a positive energy balance causes oxidative stress and inflammation, hastening the development of metabolic syndrome. With this knowledge, boosting endogenous and exogenous antioxidants has emerged as a therapeutic strategy for combating metabolic disorders. One of the promising therapeutic inventions is the use of alkaline reduced water (ARW). Aside from its hydrating and non-caloric properties, ARW has demonstrated strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can help stabilize physiologic turmoil caused by oxidative stress and inflammation. This review article is a synthesis of studies where we elaborate on the intra- and extracellular effects of drinking ARW, and relate these to the pathophysiology of common metabolic disorders, such as obesity, diabetes mellitus, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and some cancers. Highlighting the health-promoting benefits of ARW, we also emphasize the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle by incorporating exercise and practicing a balanced diet as forms of habit.