Episode Summary:

Discussed in this episode is the science behind the alkaline water craze and the perhaps unknown new area of hydrogen-infused water.

Topics mentioned are as follows:

  1. pH: Introduction
  2. Acidification of the environment
  3. Alkaline Water: Introduction
  4. Scientific research surrounding alkaline water
  5. Scientific research around hydrogen water
  6. Summary and takeaways

Episode References:

  • Alkaline water and reduction of cardiovascular risk in postmenopausal women: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15113945
  • Alkaline water and bone health in postmenopausal women: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15877873
  • Alkaline water and its support in those with gastric reflux: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22844861
  • Antioxidant properties of hydrogen water: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17486089
  • Health supporting properties of hydrogen water in those with metabolic syndrome: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2831093/
  • Hydrogen water and cognitive function: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2872234/
  • Hydrogen water and gastric health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24589018

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