Hydrogen Water Bottles - Yay or Nay?

Because I am desperate for natural ways to heal my body and better my health, I sometimes fall down internet rabbit holes. That is what happened when a visitor of one of my neighbors mentioned her own hydrogen therapy. She is well off enough that she actually has some kind of machine in her home. I am not well-to-do and am barely well-to-be, so I began looking into other ways to get/use hydrogen.

OVERVIEW

What his hydrogen in health care?

A: "the therapeutic use of molecular hydrogen gas for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, aiming to treat various diseases. It is used as a medical gas to treat illnesses related to oxidative stress by reducing harmful radicals, typically administered via inhalation, hydrogen-rich water (HRW), or saline injections" various sources including this one.

How to administer hydrogen:

There are 4 that I found (doing some straight on Googling!):

Hydrogen Inhalation: Frequently used in acute scenarios or studies for neurodegenerative and respiratory issues.

Hydrogen-Rich Water (HRW): A common, simple method for daily, at-home consumption.

Hydrogen-Rich Saline (HRS): Used for intravenous, ocular, or peritoneal injection.

Hydrogen Baths: Used for skin conditions and anti-inflammatory purposes.

What is it supposed to do?

WebMD goes into detail here but, some supposed benefits are weight loss (of course!) improved mental health, fatigue relief, and the other usual suspects. Healthline brought me to my senses. Otherwise, I might have been begging my family for one of the outrageously expensive home machines.

My Experience

Drinking hydrogen-rich water (HRW) was the only method within my reach. Hydrogen bottles are being hyped all over the place. I was offered a freebie to review (it has not & may not arrive), but I found an affordable one online. It was around $28 with a temporary discount. I snagged it.

Since I have been filtering my water with a gravity filter & haven't had to buy bottled water for almost 6 weeks, I have saved a bundle. I didn't realize exactly how much I was spending every week just to have water that wouldn't calcify my innards...

Why am I hoping for?

I would love to see improvement on my kidney function. If any other benefits happen, even better. Either way, God's will be done.

How did I choose one?

It was maddening. I wore my Googling finger out trying to learn what I could. I could have saved myself some time by reading the top of the first search page. My search term? what is a good quality hydrogen water bottle

The ones recommended underneath were total flops according to reviews - and they were pricey - surprise, surprise... 

The one I chose was a 4-star item, but I watched the videos to look for the bubbles. Plus, it was the right kind of glass and the right kind of price.

How does the bottle work?

The one I have is pretty simple. I fill it almost full with filtered water, then press the On button. A bunch of tiny mist-like bubbles appear, flowing from the bottom upwards. The bottle runs for a pre-set 5 minutes. When it finishes and I remove the top, I might hear a little "pop" of oxygen. I sometimes run it 2 cycles (releasing the pop of air in between).

The water stays "charged" with the dissolved hydrogen for up to 10 hours. The water does not really taste different to me - it just has a softer feel in my mouth, if that makes sense. 

Is it making a difference?

A: This is where it gets tricky. I have felt the occasional slight improvement in my fatigue levels and overall energy. What I don't know is how much that has to do with the water. I could be having a placebic experience.

I will have to use the bottle for a lot longer to be able to speak on weight loss or any of the other benefits. I get bloodwork done on a regular basis (the news last time was not great...) so maybe that will help me see improvement or a lack of.

General opinion - 

Don't look for the priciest ones. I know someone who got one for almost twice what I paid and... they ended up returning it and getting the one I have. 

Look for one that has a vent - my bottle has a tiny hole on the underside of the bottle. 

BTW- If I see any improvement in my lab work in the future, I will let you know. For now, I don't mind trying something that might help.

Peace

--Free

Disclaimers: I was not/have not/will not be compensated for any products mentioned here. I am not offering medical or health advice of any kind. Do your own research and speak to your health care team before trying anything you read about on the internet.