Drinking hydrogen water enhances endurance and relieves psychometric fatigue: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study

Mikami T, Tano K, Lee H, Lee H, Park J, Ohta F, LeBaron TW, Ohta S (2020) Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
Title and abstract of Drinking hydrogen water enhances endurance and relieves psychometric fatigue: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study

Key Takeaway

Four weeks of hydrogen water consumption improved endurance capacity and reduced mental fatigue in healthy adults compared to placebo.

Summary

Randomized controlled trial examining chronic hydrogen water consumption effects on exercise performance and fatigue.

Methods

  • Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled
  • Healthy adults
  • 4 weeks hydrogen water vs placebo
  • Endurance testing and fatigue questionnaires

Key Results

  • Improved maximal exercise performance
  • Reduced perceived fatigue
  • Better recovery between sessions
  • No adverse effects
  • Sustained benefits over 4 weeks

Limitations

  • Moderate sample size
  • Healthy population only
  • Single dose/duration tested
  • Mechanism unclear

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DOI: 10.1139/cjpp-2019-0059