If you’ve been keeping up with the latest health trends, you’re familiar with (or have at least heard about) the benefits of hydrogen intake. Various studies have shown the positive effects hydrogen can have. It can fight Parkinson’s disease, strokes, and stress-induced cognitive, learning, and memory problems. It can also improve athletic performance and alleviate certain skin conditions.
But how do you get your daily dose of hydrogen?
There are various ways to absorb hydrogen. Read on to learn about the different methods and decide which one is best for you.
Water and Tablets
The most common and practical way to ingest hydrogen is to drink it as water. You can either use an H2 system, which is a dispenser that creates hydrogen water, or you can take H2 tablets that dissolve in regular water. These two options are simple and convenient ways to get your healthy dose of hydrogen.
Most important with these methods (as well as any others) is that not all hydrogen products are created equal… concentration MATTERS. Which is why we’ve worked tirelessly to become the world leaders, across the board, in creating the highest concentration of molecular hydrogen in water.
Molecular Hydrogen Inhalers
You can also ingest hydrogen as a gas using a molecular hydrogen inhaler. This method uses water electrolysis to make molecular hydrogen, mixing hydrogen gas with oxygen. While a little less convenient than drinking it as water, this method is a simple way to ingest hydrogen.
A method derived from Japanese health culture, soaking in hydrogen-infused bath salts offers its own unique benefits. According to Elle, hydrogen baths have skin-perfecting, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant benefits. Not to mention this is the most relaxing approach for achieving hydrogen health. However, not everyone has time to take a long bath every day, so this method may not be practical for getting your daily dose.
Hydrogen-rich saline can be injected into your bloodstream as a shot. However, this method is more intrusive and less appealing to those who are squeamish.
Bathing in hydrogen-infused bath salts isn’t the only topical way to take in hydrogen. Hydrogen is also available in the form of creams, gels, and serums. But as you can expect, the benefits of this method are primarily topical, such as treatment of skin conditions. If you want hydrogen for its internal health benefits, it’s better to take it through one of the aforementioned ingestion methods, such as drinking water.
Finally, you can also receive your dose of hydrogen by dropping H2-rich saline into your eyes. This method can be therapeutic for eye diseases, such as cataract or glaucoma. Again, if you’re squeamish or sensitive to anything touching your eyes, this is not the best approach for you. It also is more ideal for those who want hydrogen primarily for their eye health as opposed to their overall health.
Which Method Is the Best?
The best method for ingesting hydrogen depends on your individual needs and preferences. Some, such as drinking it as water, are more practical and painless than others, like injections. Also, some are more beneficial for targeted areas of your body, such as baths, topical applications, and eye drops. But now that you know more about each method, you can make an informed decision about which one will best help you reach your goals.