Side by side
| Alkaline water | Hydrogen water | |
|---|---|---|
| What's different | Higher pH (usually 8–10) | Dissolved H₂ gas |
| How it's made | Minerals, additives or electrolysis | Electrolysis, tablets, infusion |
| Lasts | pH stays fairly stable | Hydrogen escapes within hours |
| Research focus | Hydration, acid reflux (limited) | Oxidative stress, exercise, metabolism (early) |
Where they overlap
Water ionizers use electrolysis, so the water that comes out of the alkaline side is both higher in pH and contains dissolved hydrogen. Bottled alkaline water from the store is usually just mineral-adjusted and has little or no dissolved hydrogen.
Many researchers now think the hydrogen, not the pH, may explain some of the effects people once credited to "alkaline ionized water."
Which should you choose?
- Like the taste of alkaline water? Ionizer water gives you alkaline plus hydrogen, as long as you drink it fresh
- Want hydrogen at neutral pH? A hydrogen generator or tablets
- Just want to drink more water? Pick whichever you'll actually drink
Try fresh hydrogen alkaline water in Albuquerque. Your first visit is free. Call (505) 498-4098 to claim it.
Common questions
Is alkaline water hydrogen water?
Only if it's fresh from an ionizer. Store-bought alkaline water typically has little dissolved hydrogen.
Which is better for you?
Neither has strong evidence of major health effects. The hydrogen research is newer and more active.