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How is hydrogen water different than normal water?

Hydrogen water?contains?extra molecular hydrogen?¡ª?also known as?the H₂?of H₂0.?This hydrogen gas is?dissolved into water at high pressure.

When it comes to taste, don¡¯t expect any big differences between plain water and hydrogen water. Both waters taste the same.

Are there any benefits to drinking hydrogen water over normal water?

The??classifies?hydrogen-rich water as a?nutritional?supplement,?writing it has ¡°potential preventive, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and radiation protective activities.¡±

There¡¯s?limited evidence?that?hydrogen water?has more?long-term benefits and effectiveness compared to regular water.

Some small, limited?studies?have explored?hydrogen water¡¯s health?benefits, while other?studies?on the topic are?still in the?early stages.?These studies have?suggested?that?molecular hydrogen:

• Acts as an antioxidant. Antioxidants can be created by the body and found in foods. They help the body repair cells and get rid of toxins.
• Is anti-inflammatory, which means it reduces inflammation in the body. Inflammation is a cellular response driven by your immune system.
• Has anti-apoptotic effects, meaning it can prevent programmed cell death in the body.
• May improve cardiovascular and metabolic effects.

Additionally, some small?studies?using animal models?have?suggested that hydrogen water may help reduce?cancer treatment side effects?related to?oxidative stress,?fatigue?and?inflammation.

Ultimately, more?studies on?hydrogen water?are?needed?to help us?understand its full benefits.

Are there any risks to drinking hydrogen water?

Hydrogen water is considered?generally safe.?It?isn¡¯t?known to cause significant risks or side effects.

In general, hydrogen water is?also?safe?for?cancer patients. However,?always talk to your care team about anything?you're?uncertain about before?making changes to your?diet.

Do we need to add hydrogen?to?our diet? Why or why not?

You?don¡¯t?need hydrogen water to get hydrogen in your?diet. Your body?gets?hydrogen?from?food and?water.?Your body releases hydrogen during digestion and uses it automatically.

How?do?we get hydrogen in our?diets?

Hydrogen is found in any foods and drinks that?contain:

• Carbohydrates
• Fat
• Protein
• Water

Focus on?eating a healthy diet.?At?meals,?fill?two-thirds of your plate with whole grains, vegetables, fruits, beans,?nuts?and seeds. The remaining one-third can be lean animal protein or plant-based protein. Making healthy choices will provide your body with?nutrients,?plus help reduce your risk?for?cancer and other chronic diseases.

What¡¯s?the best source of water?

When it comes to rehydrating, there are plenty of water options to choose from.?For a healthy choice, choose?an?option?that?doesn¡¯t?have?added sugar.?But?the?simplest rule of all??Any water?that's?safe to?consume?is?the best source of water.

Unsure?how much water?to?drink a day? Water intake?varies based?on?many?factors,?including:

• Age
• Body size
• Activity levels
• Weather
• Health and medical history
• Cancer disease state
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Dietitians sometimes use the Holliday and Segar method to?determine?water intake:?1 milliliter?of water for every calorie burned. For example, a person who burns?2,000 calories?a day would need?2,000 milliliters?of water, or about 8.5 cups.

When in doubt about your hydration status, MD Anderson wellness dietitian Lindsey Wohlford suggests considering whether you feel thirsty, as well as assessing your energy levels, urine color and frequency, and bowel habits.

Snigdha Poudyal is an inpatient clinical dietitian at MD Anderson.

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