4 Methods for Making Hydrogen Water at Home
Use magnesium rods to create an H2 reaction. Place a metallic magnesium rod into an airtight glass or stainless steel bottle. Fill the bottle to the top with filtered water, seal the bottle, and let it sit for 15–20 minutes. Because hydrogen molecules are very tiny, the hydrogen can easily escape from porous materials. To get the best results, use a sturdy, non-permeable container, like a double-walled stainless steel bottle.
Combine malic acid with a magnesium stick to boost the H2 production. Place a magnesium stick into a test tube with about 1/4 tsp (1 gram) of food-grade malic acid powder. Fill the test tube almost to the top with filtered water. Use a needle to create a hole in the center of a cork and use the cork to seal the test tube. Drop the entire test tube into a glass water bottle, fill the bottle to the top with filtered water, and put the bottle in the freezer for about 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, remove the water bottle and gently shake it for about 2 minutes. Then, unscrew the bottle and drink the water. The malic acid reacts with the magnesium metal, helping produce more H2.
Dissolve a hydrogen-generating tablet in a water bottle. To use molecular hydrogen water tablets, drop the tablet into a container that you can seal tightly. Fill the container all the way to the top with cold water, then seal the lid. Follow the packaging instructions for how long to allow the product to dissolve—usually around 5 minutes. If you use cold water, the tablet will take longer to dissolve, but you’ll get a better concentration of hydrogen in the water.
Use a commercial hydrogen water bottle. Open the lid of your hydrogen water bottle and pour bottled or filtered water up to the fill line. Screw on the lid and turn on the water bottle, allowing it to run based on the manufacturer’s instructions. When it’s finished, unscrew the top and drink the water. You’ll be able to see hydrogen bubbles entering the water as the machine works. Hydrogen water bottles charge the water using two electrodes. One electrode creates oxygen—the byproducts of this are vented out of the machine. The other creates hydrogen, which is released into the water.
Drink your DIY hydrogen water within 10-15 minutes of making it. Although hydrogen molecules do dissolve easily in water, they won’t stay there long. The hydrogen will dissipate fairly quickly, so for the best results, drink your hydrogen water right away. If you’re planning to store your hydrogen water, keep it in a tightly-sealed stainless steel container—but keep in mind that the longer you keep it in the container, the less hydrogen it will contain.
What does hydrogen water do?
Early studies show some promising benefits of hydrogen water. More research is needed to find out whether drinking hydrogen water does actually provide any significant results. However, there are studies showing that hydrogen water could potentially have health benefits like: Reducing oxidative stress by neutralizing free radicals Acting as an anti-inflammatory Improving cholesterol Helping reduce fatigue in dialysis patients Improving the performance and recovery of athletes, especially those who are already in good shape Boosting mood
Is hydrogen water safe?
Hydrogen water is likely safe, but there could be health concerns. Hydrogen water that has less than 2.14% H2 has “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) status with the FDA. But there are a few things to be mindful of: Not all hydrogen water machines or tablets have been tested by the FDA and verified as safe, and the FDA has even warned companies against claiming unverified health benefits It’s difficult to determine the concentration of H2 when you make hydrogen water at home Some methods of producing hydrogen water can potentially raise the pH of the water to an unsafe level
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