1. What is Hydrogen Water
Initial Discoveries of Hydrogen Water
16th Century: The scientist Philippus Aureolus Paracelsus is first noted for preparing hydrogen by reacting metals with a strong acid. However, at the time, he did not recognize it as a new element.
Late 18th Century: Henry Cavendish, a British scientist, was the first to recognize hydrogen as a distinct substance and named it. He also discovered that burning hydrogen in the air produced water.
The Emergence of Hydrogen Water
- Early 20th Century: People in Japan began to use hydrogen-rich water.
- Mid-20th Century: Studies on hydrogen water were conducted on animals and plants, opening new possibilities for its application in medicine.
- Recent Years: With advancements in technology, hydrogen water generators have become increasingly common, making hydrogen water more accessible.
Properties of Hydrogen Water
- Colorless, Odorless, and Tasteless: Similar to regular water, hydrogen water has no distinct color, smell, or taste.
- Powerful Antioxidant: This is hydrogen water’s most crucial property. Hydrogen gas can neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative stress—harmful molecules in the body that cause oxidation and aging.
- Often Alkaline (High pH): Hydrogen water typically has a high pH level.
- Good Solubility: Hydrogen gas can dissolve in water, forming a homogeneous solution.
- Stable Under Normal Conditions: Hydrogen water can be stored under normal conditions without losing its inherent hydrogen concentration and alkalinity.
2. How is Hydrogen Water Produced?
Hydrogen Gas Infusion
Hydrogen gas infusion is the process of dissolving pure hydrogen gas into water. The hydrogen gas is compressed and passed through a device that creates tiny bubbles, allowing the gas to disperse evenly and dissolve optimally in the water.
- Advantages:
- High Hydrogen Concentration: This method can achieve a relatively high concentration of hydrogen in the water.
- Easy Control: The infusion process can be easily adjusted to achieve the desired hydrogen concentration.
- Wide Applicability: This method can be applied to various types of water.
- No Byproducts: The infusion process does not create harmful byproducts.
- Disadvantages:
- Equipment Cost: Infusion equipment often has a high initial investment cost.
- Hydrogen Escapes Easily: Hydrogen gas tends to escape from the water over time, especially when left open. Therefore, hydrogen water must be stored in a sealed container and consumed shortly after production.
- Requires Continuous Hydrogen Supply: A continuous supply of hydrogen gas is needed to maintain a stable hydrogen concentration.
Water Electrolysis
Water electrolysis is one of the most common methods for producing hydrogen gas and simultaneously creating hydrogen-rich water. This process uses a direct electric current to separate water (H₂O) into its constituent elements: hydrogen gas (H₂) and oxygen gas (O₂).
- Advantages:
- Stable Hydrogen Concentration: The current intensity can be adjusted to control the amount of hydrogen gas produced and dissolved in the water.
- Reliable Technology: Electrolysis technology is well-researched and widely applied, ensuring reliability. Many generators utilize this electrolysis technology.
- Disadvantages:
- High Investment Cost: Electrolysis equipment and power sources can be relatively expensive.
- Power Consumption: The electrolysis process consumes a certain amount of electricity.
Water Electrolysis with Separation and Removal of Most Oxygen
This method applies a patented technology in the United States: Hydro Thermal Electrolysis (HTE), which uses an electric current to separate water (H₂O) into its constituent elements: hydrogen gas (H₂) and oxygen gas (O₂). The water then passes through a membrane filter to separate and remove most of the oxygen, which is discharged through a different channel. The remaining water is rich in H₂.
- Advantages:
- Stable Hydrogen Concentration: The current intensity can be adjusted to control the amount of hydrogen gas produced and dissolved in the water according to the machine’s settings.
- Exclusive Patent: HTE electrolysis technology is exclusively patented in the U.S., and the machines are researched and imported from the U.S.
- High Alkalinity and Natural Taste: The water has high alkalinity because it is electrolyzed without using a catalyst, preserving the water’s original taste.
- Disadvantages:
- High Investment Cost: The Letus SuperWater hydrogen water generator, which is compactly designed and imported from the U.S., has a high price point.
- Power Consumption: The electrolysis process consumes a certain amount of electricity.
3. Scientific Studies on Hydrogen Water
4. Benefits of Hydrogen Water and Alkaline Hydrogen Water
Alkaline hydrogen water is a type of water that combines two characteristics:
- Alkalinity: The water has a pH greater than 7.0, usually ranging from 8.5 to 10 for daily consumption.
- High Hydrogen Content: Hydrogen dissolved in water, with most of the oxygen removed, creates a new type of hydrogen water potent enough to support health conditions. In a low-oxygen environment, hydrogen water acts as an extremely powerful antioxidant when consumed. Therefore, hydrogen water can neutralize free radicals, protect cells from damage, boost health, and aid in disease prevention.
Benefits of Alkaline Hydrogen Water:
Alkaline hydrogen water is a combination of alkaline water and hydrogen water, offering the benefits of both: Alkaline water provides all the advantages of alkaline ionized water (enhanced water absorption, increased hydrogen permeability, digestive support, etc.), and hydrogen water provides benefits like antioxidation, free radical neutralization, reduced blood sugar, relief from Gout pain, strengthened immune system, improved memory, etc.
Neutralizing Free Radicals and Reducing Oxidative Stress
During metabolism, our bodies produce free radicals—unstable molecules often missing an electron. To achieve stability, free radicals “steal” electrons from healthy cells, causing a cascade of cellular damage, which leads to oxidation. This process is called oxidative stress, a root cause of many chronic diseases.
The tiny hydrogen molecule can easily pass through cell membranes and enter organelles like mitochondria. Here, hydrogen directly interacts with free radicals, neutralizing them and preventing the oxidation process, thus protecting cells from damage.
Strong Antioxidant Effect
Strong antioxidation: More powerful antioxidant action compared to regular alkaline ionized water. It neutralizes free radicals, helps protect cells from damage, and slows the aging process.
Supporting Conditions Related to Metabolic Disorders
- Diabetes: Supports the reduction of blood sugar levels* and a decrease in $HbA1c$ over 90 days.
- Dyslipidemia (High Blood Fats), Fatty Liver: Increases good fat metabolism, reduces the absorption of blood-fat-causing fats, etc.
- Gout: Reduces Uric Acid, decreases Urate formation, and prevents and soothes Gout attacks.
Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Diseases
Cardiovascular Conditions
Protects and improves the elasticity of blood vessel walls, prevents atherosclerosis, stabilizes blood pressure, etc. Hydrogen water can help lower blood pressure, reduce bad cholesterol, improve blood circulation, and thus reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Conditions Related to Stroke, Brain, and Spinal Cord Injury
Supports the neutralization of free radicals, reduces oxidative stress, protects brain cells from damage, improves blood circulation, lowers blood pressure, and thins the blood, thereby reducing the risk of blood clot formation.
Liver and Kidney Conditions
Supports enhanced liver and kidney function, protects and improves liver and kidney cells when using medication long-term. Protects the liver from damage caused by alcohol, drugs, and chemicals; improves liver function for better detoxification, supports fat metabolism; prevents progressive liver disease: reduces the risk of cirrhosis and liver cancer.
Rapid Hangover Relief
Reduces the formation and promotes the conversion of Acetaldehyde to Acetic acid, a less toxic substance for the liver. Reduces headaches the next day.
Cancer
Protects cells, prevents the formation of cancer cells (neutralizing free radicals both outside and inside the cell). Stimulates cancer cells to prematurely end their life cycle (reduces tumor size). Helps prevent the metastasis of cancer cells (prevents abnormal blood vessel formation).
Reducing Side Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy
Hydrogen can pass through cell membranes, reaching deep into the mitochondria to lessen the effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy by: reducing inflammation, swelling, and discomfort, easing nausea and vomiting, providing effective hydration, supporting digestion for better appetite, improving liver and kidney function, and enhancing the patient’s quality of life.
Digestive Support
Reduces symptoms of heartburn and indigestion, protects the lower esophageal sphincter to prevent acid reflux.
Reducing Fatigue and Enhancing Mental Alertness
Hydrogen helps boost cellular energy, reduce fatigue, and improve sleep quality.
5. Side Effects of Hydrogen Water
urrently, there is no scientific evidence suggesting that hydrogen water is harmful to health when consumed in typical amounts.
However, you should note the following points:
- Not all hydrogen water is the same: The quality and hydrogen content can vary depending on the production method.
- Do not overconsume: Although hydrogen water offers many benefits, excessive consumption is not advisable.
- Not a substitute for medical treatment: Hydrogen water is only a health supplement and cannot replace medication or other medical treatments.
Things to Note When Using Hydrogen Water:
- Choose reputable products: Select products with clear origins, manufactured using modern technology.
- Drink properly: Drink hydrogen water regularly daily, but avoid drinking too much at once.
- Consult a doctor: If you have an underlying condition or are taking other medications, you should consult a doctor before using hydrogen water.
6. Guide on How to Drink Hydrogen Water
Usage
Timing
Hydrogen water can be consumed at any time of the day. It is best to drink it about 1 hour before a meal (on an empty stomach). For individuals with diabetes and Gout: The best time is about 1 hour before a meal. For acid reflux or heartburn: It is advisable to drink immediately after eating.
Notes
- It is necessary to closely monitor blood sugar and use the appropriate insulin dosage based on the body’s condition. Blood sugar levels will remain normal for individuals without diabetes.
- Letus SuperWater should be used in conjunction with a scientific diet and lifestyle to achieve the best results in blood sugar management.
Storage
7. Forms of Hydrogen Water Usage
1. Drinking Dissolved Hydrogen Water
- Principle: Water is electrolyzed to create dissolved hydrogen molecules, which are absorbed into the body when consumed, neutralizing free radicals and providing an antioxidant effect.
- Advantage: The simplest, easiest, and most common method.
- Effect: Improves skin, boosts energy, reduces inflammation, and supports digestion.
2. Inhaling Hydrogen Gas
- Principle: Breathing pure hydrogen gas or hydrogen dissolved in water to increase hydrogen concentration in the blood.
- Advantage: Rapid effectiveness, especially beneficial for respiratory issues.
- Effect: Reduces inflammation, protects the lungs, and improves cardiovascular function.
3. Intravenous Injection of Dissolved Hydrogen Saline
- Principle: Directly injecting dissolved hydrogen saline into the vein to quickly increase hydrogen concentration in the blood.
- Advantage: Highly effective in treating acute conditions.
- Note: This procedure must only be performed under the supervision of a specialist physician.
4. Hydrogen Bathing
- Principle: Soaking in water containing hydrogen gas allows the skin to absorb hydrogen, improving skin conditions.
- Advantage: Reduces skin inflammation, soothes the skin, and increases skin moisture.
- Effect: Improves skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
5. Hydrogen Saline Eye Drops
- Principle: Helps soothe the eyes, reduce inflammation, and alleviate eye strain symptoms.
- Advantage: Safe and easy to perform.
- Effect: Improves eye issues such as red eyes and dry eyes.
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