Can Hydrogen Water Help You Lose Weight?

Hydrogen water has many potential benefits, from improved energy to reduced inflammation. But one question many hopeful customers ask is: “Can hydrogen water help you lose weight?”. 

 

Let’s find out. Read on to find out whether hydrogen water really helps you lose weight, or whether it’s just another wellness trend. We’ll also explore what it is, what the science says, and how you can fit it into your weight loss plan.

 

What is Hydrogen Water? 

Hydrogen water is normal drinking water that has been infused with molecular hydrogen gas. This can have many potential benefits – acting as a powerful antioxidant and helping to neutralise harmful free radicals in the body. 

 

Unlike alkaline water or mineral water, hydrogen water focuses on delivering therapeutic hydrogen molecules (which some research suggests may influence metabolism, inflammation, and energy levels!).

 

You can buy hydrogen water in bottles, cans, or make hydrogen water fresh at home with a hydrogen water bottle or hydrogenator for maximum potency.

 

How Hydrogen Water Could Help With Weight Loss

Hydrogen water doesn't magically make your body fat disappear, but it can help to support weight loss indirectly. Here's how:  

 

Reduces Fatigue

Hydrogen water might reduce fatigue related to exercise, which means you could stay active for longer. This means you can get more exercise in – and burn more calories. 

 

Let’s see what the science says: A study looked at the effects of a 7-day intake of hydrogen water on the physical performance of both trained and untrained subjects – and found that short-term hydrogen consumption can improve peak performance during exercise, and reduce post-exercise fatigue. However, the effects weren’t strong in untrained subjects. 

 

Boosts Metabolism

Your metabolism determines how effectively your body converts food into energy. High oxidative stress (an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants) can slow down your metabolism, which can lead to weight gain over time, or difficulty losing weight.

 

Molecular hydrogen acts as an antioxidant, which can protect your cells from oxidative damage, ultimately helping to keep your metabolism functioning well. Hydrogen water may not significantly boost your metabolism, but can help your body use energy more efficiently.

 

In a 24-week trial, hydrogen water improved cholesterol and glucose levels and improved biomarkers of inflammation in subjects with metabolic syndrome. HRW (hydrogen-rich water) also appeared to lead to a reduction in body mass index and waist-to-hip ratio.

 

So, high-concentration hydrogen-rich water could be a promising therapy for reducing risk factors linked to metabolic syndrome.

 

Reduces Inflammation

Chronic inflammation is linked to obesity and metabolic disorders - in fact, obesity is recognised as a state of chronic inflammation. Inflammation can affect appetite regulation, contribute to insulin resistance, and ultimately, make it harder to lose fat. 

 

Studies suggest that hydrogen water has anti-inflammatory effects (see this study for more on this!). It can help lower inflammation in the body. This means it could make it easier for your body to respond to weight loss efforts.

 

➤ Learn more about the health benefits of molecular hydrogen.

 

What Does The Science Say?

Research on hydrogen water and weight loss is still ongoing, but results are looking promising so far:

 

1. In a 2011 Japanese study, overweight participants who drank hydrogen water for 8 weeks showed reductions in body fat (as well as improved cholesterol and glucose metabolism).
2. There have also been animal studies – studies on mice have shown reduced body fat accumulation when given hydrogen-rich water compared to control groups. A study exploring the effect of hydrogen gas on the oxidative stress response in adipose tissue found that hydrogen gas reduced adipose tissue weight in mice, reducing adipocyte size by 83% (indicating less fat accumulation). 

 

These studies suggest that consuming hydrogen water regularly may make it easier for you to lose weight.

 

How Much Hydrogen Water Should You Drink for Weight Loss?

There’s no official “weight loss dosage” for hydrogen water. However, most studies use around 1 to 2 litres per day for noticeable benefits. 

 

For best results:

 

• Opt for freshly-made hydrogen water (hydrogen water lasts around 2 hours in a sealed plastic bottle )

• Spread your hydrogen water intake throughout the day

• Drink hydrogen water alongside a balanced diet and regular physical activity

• Be consistent and drink hydrogen water daily!

 

Our Final Verdict: Can Hydrogen Water Support Weight Loss? 

Yes, evidence points to the fact that hydrogen water can support weight loss alongside a healthy diet and regular exercise. Molecular hydrogen can make it easier for your body to respond to weight loss efforts. 

 

When combined with healthy eating and regular movement, it may:

• Boost energy

• Support metabolism

• Reduce inflammation

• Speed up recovery time

 

However, it’s important to note that hydrogen water is not a miracle cure – it can simply support the weight loss process.

 

Ready to Try it Yourself?

Curious about whether hydrogen water can support your weight loss journey? The best way to find out is to try it consistently.

 

With our Hydrogenator® range, you can:

• Make fresh hydrogen water at home in seconds 

• Enjoy maximum potency with high hydrogen concentration for real results

• Drink it daily to support energy, recovery, and metabolic health

Explore our Hydrogenator® Pitcher or our Hydrogenator® Bottle to make fresh, high-quality hydrogen water at home and start enjoying its potential benefits today.