Upwards of 80% of middle-aged, overweight individuals have lost the gut bacteria needed to produce hydrogen from fiber and instead produce methane, which is linked to worse health outcomes.

Using 20-40 hydrogen tablets in a bath has been shown in clinical trials to significantly reduce delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and blunt the rise in creatine kinase after intense exercise.

Taking hydrogen before exercise can uniquely potentiate the beneficial stress of the workout while also helping you return to homeostasis faster, as if you worked out harder and recovered quicker.

For best results, consume hydrogen water on an empty stomach because carbohydrates and fiber can trap the gas and slow its absorption and systemic release.

To maximize benefits, use more tablets in a larger volume of water, such as 4-5 tablets in a liter, as research shows hydrogen works in a dose-dependent manner.

Many hydrogen water bottles quickly lose their effectiveness as their gaskets wear out from the pressure, which you can identify when you no longer hear a 'pop' upon opening it.

Hydrogen is not a direct antioxidant but rather a mitohormetic agent that slightly increases oxidative stress, signaling your body to produce its own powerful antioxidants like glutathione.

The most effective hydrogen tablets create nanobubbles that stay suspended in water, achieving concentrations over 12 PPM, far beyond the 1.6 PPM saturation point or the declining PPM of most bottles and machines.

Studies of centenarians in Okinawa show they have higher endogenous breath hydrogen levels than the average middle-aged person, suggesting a link between hydrogen and longevity.

The hydrogen tablets from Water and Wellness, including their Chromax version with chromium for metabolic health, were developed by the guest and are used in clinical research.