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[-] fckreddit@lemmy.ml 13 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Why on earth drinking hydrogen-infused water increase athletic performance? I honestly doubt any claims made by this shit product.

Edit: I am no chemistry expert, but wouldn't most hydrogen just collect above the water surface and as soon the can is opened, it escapes. I don't know if it happens or not, if I am wrong please correct me.

[-] crater2150@feddit.org 2 points 2 days ago

I also thought this was a scam like "energized water" and similar, but then found that there are actually medical studies being done on it: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10816294/ But that review paper also says, that larger sample sizes are needed and the mechanisms aren't explained, so it may turn out useless after all.

[-] Evil_Incarnate@sopuli.xyz 9 points 3 days ago

Hydrogen is lighter than air, so it's like, instant weight loss! Wait until they have hydrogen infused red bull....

[-] Hestia@hexbear.net 6 points 3 days ago

Staying hydrated does increase athletic performance though

[-] SkyeStarfall@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 days ago

Relieving dehydration does increase athletic performance, however

Now, sure, this might not have any difference compared to plain old water, but the marketing never claimed that!

And yes this sort of shitty trickery is exactly what they're doing

Well most gases dissolve in water especially at higher pressures so it would be like sparkling water but with hydrogen not co2 (maybe but who knows).

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