Effect of electrolyzed high-pH alkaline water on blood viscosity in healthy adults.
Weidman J, Holsworth RE, Brossman B, Cho DJ, St Cyr J, Fridman G. · Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · 2016
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Molecular hydrogen improved some outcomes but not others, suggesting a selective or condition-dependent effect.
Molecular hydrogen exercise recovery study 2016: what the findings mean
This H2HUBB page translates the technical study record into consumer-friendly language while preserving the scientific details. BackgroundPrevious research has shown fluid replacement beverages ingested after exercise can affect hydration biomarkers. No specific hydration marker is universally accepted as an ideal rehydration parameter following strenuous exercise. Currently, changes in body mass are used as a parameter during post-exercise hydration.
Publication: Weidman J, Holsworth RE, Brossman B, Cho DJ, St Cyr J, Fridman G., Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 2016.
What the researchers studied
This randomized, double-blind, parallel-arm trial assessed the effect of high-pH water on four biomarkers after exercise-induced dehydration.MethodsOne hundred healthy adults (50 M/50 F, 31 ± 6 years of age)…
What effects did molecular hydrogen have?
Observed hydrogen effects: This randomized, double-blind, parallel-arm trial assessed the effect of high-pH water on four biomarkers after exercise-induced dehydration.MethodsOne hundred healthy adults (50 M/50 F, 31 ± 6 years of age) were enrolled at a single clinical research center in Camden, NJ and completed this study with no adverse events. Other measured biomarkers (plasma osmolality, bioimpedance, and body mass change) revealed no significant difference between the two types of water for rehydration.
Why these findings matter
Hydrogen appeared to improve some outcomes but not every measure. This may point to a targeted or condition-dependent effect rather than a universal benefit, and it helps researchers identify which outcomes and treatment conditions deserve further study.
How strong is this evidence?
This is direct human evidence from a randomized trial, which is generally more informative about treatment effects than an uncontrolled report. Randomization: Yes. Blinding: Double-blind.
Technical study details
- Publication type: Randomized controlled trial
- Evidence type: Human clinical evidence
- Research model or population: Healthy human adults
- Randomized: Yes
- Blinding: Double-blind
- Hydrogen method: Other or not reported
Limitations and safety
Important limitations: The abstract alone may not report all methodological limitations; full-text review is required.
Safety information: The abstract did not provide detailed safety or adverse-event information.
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