Mood and stress
In the 2018 randomized, double-blind crossover trial, 26 healthy adults drinking 600 mL a day of hydrogen water for 4 weeks had lower psychological distress scores than with placebo water. The study was small and partly industry-funded.
Memory and thinking
- Healthy young adults drinking hydrogen water for a month showed no improvement in thinking tests
- A one-year trial in people with mild memory problems didn't improve overall test scores; a subgroup with a specific genetic risk factor showed some differences
- Animal studies are more positive than human ones
How to read this
Brain research on hydrogen is early. A review by the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation found no evidence that hydrogen water reduces dementia risk.
Bottom line
One small trial suggests a possible mood or stress effect. There's no good evidence hydrogen water improves memory or protects against dementia. If you're struggling with anxiety or mood, please talk with a doctor or counselor.
Sources
- Mizuno K, et al. Hydrogen-rich water for improvements of mood, anxiety, and autonomic nerve function in daily life. Medical Gas Research, 2018. Read it
- Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation. Cognitive Vitality report: Molecular hydrogen. Read it
Not medical advice. Hydrogen water is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Talk with your doctor about any health condition or medication.
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Common questions
Can hydrogen water help anxiety?
One small study found lower distress scores. It's not a treatment for anxiety.
Does it help with brain fog?
There's no solid evidence. Sleep, hydration and medical checkups are better first steps.