Molecular hydrogen has been the subject of various scientific studies for a number of years, particularly in connection with oxidative stress and reactive oxygen compounds. In contrast to classic antioxidants, it is being discussed that hydrogen could influence certain processes in a special way due to its physical properties.

A central topic is the special molecular structure: hydrogen is extremely small (2 g/mol) and can therefore reach areas that are difficult to access for larger molecules such as vitamin C (176.2 g/mol). Scientific publications are investigating the role this property can play in the context of chemical reaction processes.

The renowned specialist journal Nature Medicine has already published studies on molecular hydrogen. The fact that such a platform is devoting attention to the topic underlines the growing scientific interest.

(Source: Nature Medicine - Ohsawa et al., 2007)
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3257754/

Conclusion

Hydrogen is a colorless and odorless gas that is considered non-toxic and is being studied in various scientific disciplines.

In contrast to classic antioxidants from food or vitamins, it is discussed that hydrogen reacts on a different chemical level. While vitamin C or other molecules are chemically altered during reactions, molecular hydrogen itself remains structurally stable.

These properties make molecular hydrogen an interesting subject of research in various scientific fields. The studies carried out so far provide valuable information, but do not allow any conclusive statements to be made. Further research is needed to precisely evaluate the potential in various fields of application.

Molecular hydrogen (H₂) has increasingly become the subject of scientific research in recent years. The main areas of interest are possible antioxidant and inflammation-related properties and the question of how H₂ affects cellular processes.

Cellular processes: Research is looking at whether H₂ could have an impact on mechanisms such as cellular senescence or telomerase activity, which play a role in basic research into DNA stability (source - Hara et al, 2016).

Microbiome and metabolism: There are studies investigating whether H₂ can influence changes in the composition of the intestinal flora or in metabolic parameters. These studies are mainly experimental in nature and show varying results (source - Higashimura et al, 2018).

Chronic diseases as a field of research: In various publications, H₂ is used as a research model for cardiovascular, metabolic or neurological issues. The aim is to understand possible connections between oxidative stress, inflammatory processes and hydrogen (source - LeBaron et al, 2019).

Neuroscientific perspectives: Individual studies have examined H₂ in the context of brain function and cognitive processes. It is being discussed whether the antioxidant properties of H₂ could play a role here (source - McCarty, 2015).

Selective reactions: Studies show that H₂ can react with highly reactive molecules such as hydroxyl radicals (-OH) and peroxynitrite (ONOO-). Other oxygen compounds that control important signaling and metabolic processes in the body appear to remain unaffected (source - Ohta, 2014).

Research field inflammatory processes: Scientific studies are investigating whether H₂ could intervene in signaling pathways associated with inflammatory processes. Initial indications come from laboratory and clinical studies, but these require further confirmation (source - Sim et al, 2020).

Mitochondria and energy balance: There are research approaches that deal with a possible influence of H₂ on mitochondria - in particular on their role in oxidative stress and energy production (source - Ohta, 2012).

Sports science studies: In sports research, H₂ water is sometimes used as a model to test possible correlations with parameters such as VO₂max or regeneration. Individual studies have reported effects, while others have found no significant differences (sources - Hori et al, 2020; Sha et al, 2018).

Conclusion

Research into molecular hydrogen is a dynamic field. Thousands of studies worldwide are throwing up interesting hypotheses.

Here you will find a collection of over 1200 studies worldwide:
https://hydrogenwaterstudies.com/search_result?title=

The above-mentioned contents reflect the current state of scientific research and do not represent any health-related statements or promises of efficacy in connection with the product.

The Power Drink from Dropvital is based on a specially developed PEM membrane that has been optimized using innovative plasma and coating technologies. This combination makes it unique on the market and develops it for maximum purity and safety.

1. PFAS-free
   
   Many commercially available PEM or Nafion membranes contain PFAS (perfluorinated and polyfluorinated chemicals), which are considered problematic. Our membrane is proven to be PFAS-free - for maximum safety and sustainability.
2. No release of microplastics or heavy metals
   
   Thanks to the special material selection and manufacturing process, the power-drink membrane does not release any microplastic particles or heavy metals into the water. This is a decisive advantage over other devices where such purity cannot be guaranteed.

• 3. Highest quality thanks to plasma and coating technologies

Our membrane is finished using state-of-the-art surface processes. As a result, it not only achieves a longer service life, but also a particularly efficient and stable performance.

The Power Drink is easy to install and can be installed by yourself. However, we recommend having the installation of the combination package, including ultrananodrink and active Drink, carried out by a specialist. 

No. The Power Drink from Dropvital is only offered in combination with upstream filtration. A clean water treatment must precede the application in order to ensure a flawless and permanently stable function.

The Power Drink is therefore deliberately not sold in isolation, as optimum performance and operational safety cannot be guaranteed without upstream filtration.

Regular maintenance is not absolutely necessary. After about 20,000 liters (corresponds to about 10 years, depending on usage behavior), the efficiency of hydrogen enrichment can gradually decrease.

From this point on, the device can be replaced with a new one to ensure maximum performance over the long term.

When you buy a new power-drink, you receive a EUR 400 discount on the new price.

This is where the power-drink also differs from conventional hydrogen generators or ionizers. Although these separate water into hydrogen and oxygen, the oxidative or oxygen component is not discharged, but paradoxically left in the same water. This can result in compounds such as brown gas, oxyhydrogen gas or ozone, which have an oxidative effect and are potentially harmful to cells.

The power-drink, on the other hand, specifically removes excess oxidative molecules so that you can enjoy pure hydrogen water.

The general recommendation is 1 to 3 liters of water per day - depending on body weight, activity and environment.

If you opt for hydrogen-enriched water, you can completely cover your daily hydration needs with it. Just one glass a day is enough to easily integrate the technology into your everyday life.

Many users decide to permanently replace conventional water with hydrogen-enriched water - out of conviction for quality, freshness and innovation.

Hydrogen-enriched water is normal drinking water that has been additionally enriched with molecular hydrogen. It contains no sugar, additives or pharmacologically active substances.

In principle, it can be consumed in the same way as conventional drinking water. In special health situations, we recommend consulting a specialist if in doubt.

Human metabolism naturally produces reactive oxygen compounds. The body has its own protective systems to control these.

Antioxidants are substances that can react with reactive molecules. They are found both in the body itself and in various foods.

A balanced lifestyle with a varied diet helps to support the body's natural processes.

Can hydrogen-enriched water replace a balanced diet?

No. Hydrogen-enriched water is not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet. Vitamins, minerals and other nutrients from food fulfill numerous functions in the body and cannot be replaced by any drink.

Hydrogen-enriched water is a supplement in everyday life - not a substitute for nutrients from natural foods.

The power-drink is a high-quality drinking water with dissolved molecular hydrogen, free from additives or artificial ingredients and can be offered to pets without hesitation. Many customers also offer it to their pets. If you have any specific health issues, we recommend that you discuss this with a vet.

Many people report that they find power-drink particularly fresh and pleasant tasting after just a short time. The light, clear drinking sensation makes it a conscious alternative in everyday life for many.

How quickly and in what form changes are perceived varies from person to person and depends heavily on personal lifestyle.

power-drink is high-quality drinking water with dissolved molecular hydrogen. It is not a medicine and does not replace a balanced diet, but complements a modern, conscious lifestyle.

Research into molecular hydrogen is constantly evolving and is increasingly becoming the focus of scientific investigations.

We generally recommend using the power-drink with water that is as low in minerals as possible and well-filtered. Highly mineralized bottled water with a high dry residue is less suitable. Values below 100 mg/l dry matter content (approx. <100 ppm or <150 µS/cm) are ideal.

We therefore recommend combining it with a high-performance filter system such as the Ultra-nano-drink or a comparable high-performance filter to ensure high water quality.

A decisive difference in quality lies in the stability of the dissolved hydrogen. While the hydrogen content of many simple ionizers decreases significantly after a few minutes, the hydrogen in the water in the power-drin remains measurable even after a longer period of use - even after up to 48 hours.

This difference illustrates the qualitative design and technical efficiency of the system.

No. power-drink is not a filter system, but a device for enriching drinking water with molecular hydrogen.

For the appliance to function optimally, it should be operated with clean water that is suitable for human consumption and as low in minerals as possible. For best results, we recommend using a powerful filter system before hydrogen enrichment.

The quality of the source water is crucial for the stability and purity of the power-drink.

No. The molecular hydrogen dissolved in water is present in very low concentrations and is not explosive or flammable in normal use.

No dangerous gas mixture is produced during hydrogen enrichment. The hydrogen is bound in the water and escapes immediately in a highly diluted form on contact with air.

A quality feature of high-quality systems is the measurable enrichment and stability of the dissolved hydrogen. The power-drink is technically designed in such a way that the hydrogen content remains detectable even after filling, a clear difference to many simple systems.

Conventional ionizers work with electrolysis. Water is separated into an acidic and an alkaline fraction. It is often suggested that this enriches "good minerals" and removes "bad substances". Technically, however, the existing minerals are merely sorted according to electrical charge - no new minerals are created and no real filtration takes place.

Heavy metals, pesticides, PFAS and TFA or microplastics are not removed by pure ionization. This requires upstream filtration.

Independent studies also show that the special properties of ionized water are primarily related to the content of dissolved molecular hydrogen - not to an altered pH value or displaced minerals.

The decisive point is therefore not the "alkalinity", but the actual dissolved and stable amount of molecular hydrogen.

This is the technical difference:

Many ionizers produce visible gas bubbles. However, these large bubbles only dissolve in the water to a limited extent and escape quickly. In addition, efficiency decreases significantly with calcified electrodes. A milky turbidity is therefore not a reliable indication of a high hydrogen concentration.

Here are neutral facts about ionization:

https://molecularhydrogeninstitute.org/mildly-alkaline-ionized-water-characteristics-benefits-and-future/

The power-drink works differently:

- Pure molecular hydrogen is generated in a targeted manner

- There is no displacement of minerals

- The pH value is not artificially altered

- The enrichment is designed for stable solubility

Another physical factor is the natural saturation limit of water. Under normal pressure, this is around 1,200 ppb of dissolved hydrogen. Higher values can only be achieved under pressurized conditions. Claims significantly higher than this should therefore be technically questioned.

To summarize:

Ionizers primarily change the ion composition and the pH value.

power-drink focuses exclusively on the targeted, stable enrichment with molecular hydrogen without chemical redistribution of the minerals.

Alkaline water is produced by electrolysis. In this process, water is separated into an acidic and an alkaline fraction, which artificially increases the pH value.

Many marketing claims about alkaline water are based on the so-called acid-ash hypothesis - a theory from the early 2000s that assumes that modern nutrition "over-acidifies" the body and that alkaline water can compensate for this condition.

From a technical point of view, however, ionizers merely shift the ion composition. No new minerals are created and no real purification of the water takes place. Pollutants remain unchanged in the water unless separate filtration is installed upstream.

As Arwa Mahdawi explains in The Guardian Dr. Tanis Fenton, associate professor at the University of Calgary and evidence analyst for dietitians in Canada, explained that the marketing claims behind alkaline water are based on this old acid-ash idea. This hypothesis was popularized by Robert O. Young, among others, whose "alkaline diet" theories were later heavily criticized.

Several scientific analyses have also come to the conclusion that - if special properties are observed at all - these are not primarily due to the alkaline pH value, but to the molecular hydrogen contained.

The decisive point is therefore not "alkaline", but how much stable, dissolved hydrogen is actually present in the water.

Many ionizers advertise high pH values and visible gas bubbles. However, visible bubbles do not automatically mean a high, stable hydrogen concentration. An increased pH value is not a quality feature, but merely a chemical side effect of electrolysis.

The power-drink deliberately takes a different approach:

- No artificial pH manipulation

- No redistribution of minerals

- No marketing about "alkalinity"

Instead, the focus is on targeted, technically stable enrichment with molecular hydrogen.

According to Dr. Fenton - author of a systematic review on the link between alkaline water and cancer - there is no stringent scientific evidence for any independent health benefits of alkaline water.

Alkaline water is growing in popularity, with sales rising from $47 million in 2014 to $427 million in 2017. According to marketers, alkaline water can correct tissue acidity, preventing or even reversing cancer, arthritis and other degenerative diseases.

However, there is virtually no reliable evidence for such claims. In addition, it has been proven - for example with devices such as Kangen or Elysion - that the positive effects observed are due to the molecular hydrogen contained and not to the alkaline water itself.

Mineral imbalance:

Alkaline water can be rich in minerals such as calcium, magnesium and bicarbonate due to its high pH value. Excessive amounts can lead to an imbalance of these minerals in the body, which could disrupt the electrolyte balance in the long term.

Alkalosis (risk of alkalosis):

Under certain circumstances, excessive consumption of alkaline water can lead to metabolic alkalosis, a condition in which the pH value of the blood rises too high. Symptoms of alkalosis can include nausea, vomiting, muscle twitching and confusion.

Possible nutrient absorption problems:

Too high a pH value in the digestive tract can impair the absorption of certain nutrients, especially proteins and some vitamins, which require an acidic environment for optimal absorption.

To summarize:

If you constantly drink alkaline water, you force your stomach to produce more acid, which is exactly the opposite of what you originally hoped for.

One of the main reasons why consuming alkaline water may not provide the health benefits associated with alkalinity is that it does not permanently change the pH of the blood and body. As noted by Fenton:

"Your body regulates its [blood] pH in a very narrow range because all of our enzymes are designed to have a pH of 7.4. If our pH varied too much, we wouldn't survive."

However, your diet, including the water you drink, can change the pH of your urine. Urine is usually acidic and has a pH of around 6, which is a sign that your kidneys are functioning correctly. Regarding the benefits people report when drinking alkaline water, Fenton suggests that the placebo effect may play a role.

Initial improvement can also be attributed to detoxification and/or generally improved hydration by simply drinking more water. Finally, alkaline water is often associated with a higher mineral concentration, which is known to have beneficial effects, especially when overall food intake is low.

A water molecule (H2O) consists of oxygen and hydrogen. In the liquid, these particles are present in a dissociated form (from the Latin dissociare = to separate), namely as H+ and OH- ions.

The water molecule dissociates (from the Latin dissociare = to separate) into a hydrogen ion (H+) and a hydroxide ion (OH-):

H2O = H+ + OH-

These ions have certain properties: The hydrogen ions (H+, ions with a positive charge) act as an acid, the hydroxide ions (OH-, ions with a negative charge) act as a base. In pure water, these ions are present in the same concentration at 25 °C, i.e. in a ratio of 1:1. The pH value is 7, so the water is neutral.

If this ratio changes, the pH value also changes:

- more hydrogen ions and fewer hydroxide ions

→ the solution becomes more acidic

→ the pH value drops

- fewer hydrogen ions and more hydroxide ions

→ the solution becomes more alkaline/alkaline

→ the pH value increases

According to the definition of pH, the hydroxide ion (OH-) is present in higher concentrations in alkaline water, but it is not a biological antioxidant. The actual active ingredient discussed in ionized water is clearly dissolved molecular hydrogen gas (H2).

People unfamiliar with chemistry often use the terms hydroxyl and hydroxide interchangeably - even though they are completely different chemical species. The hydroxide ion is not radical reactive because it contains stable paired electrons.

The FDA recommends only 500-1000 ml per day. Excessive drinking can cause ulcers, gastrointestinal disorders, skin rashes and dizziness.

The misconception is often that acidic foods or water are considered oxidizing and alkaline foods or water are considered antioxidant. This raises the question of what about ascorbic acid (vitamin C), which is both an acidic substance and an antioxidant. In fact, most fruits with a high antioxidant content are quite acidic (pH 1-5).

The fact is that the pH value and free radicals involve two different chemical processes. One is acid-base chemistry, the other is oxidation-reduction chemistry.

In summary, the following can be said: If something is acidic, this means that it has a higher concentration of H+ ions.

Basically, it is important to understand that if we drink alkaline water for several weeks, we can change our own pH value in the stomach. Water is only ever a weakly buffered acid or base. Its pH value therefore changes very easily and very quickly according to the pH value of the environment it enters.

The first environment that water enters after drinking is the stomach. The pH value there is between 1.0 and 1.5. If a lot of alkaline water is drunk, this can buffer the stomach acid. This can lead to the stomach producing more stomach acid. This can result in digestive problems and heartburn, among other things.

The task of modern water research is to develop devices that correct the values of tap water through treatment and return it to the "milieu of health" (≥ 6000 Ohm, 24-28 rH2, pH 6.4-6.8).

According to the laws of human metabolism, water does not have the task of alkalizing the body's environment through high pH values. This effect is caused by metabolic reactions that produce alkaline-forming foods (which, however, have an acidic pH value per se). They promote an environment in which metabolic waste products such as uric acid dissolve more easily.

Water, on the other hand, has a transport and cleansing function in the body. If the ohmic resistance of water is below 6000 ohms, its osmotic ability to load itself with metabolic waste products (dissolved from the tissue) is close to zero.

It is recommended that you only drink alkaline water for a maximum of 2-3 weeks. As with any cure, it is important to understand that short intervals benefit the body the most.

It is also important to understand that fruit and vegetables have an alkaline effect, but have a maximum pH value of around 7 and not - like alkaline water - over 8.

A classic example is the lemon: although it is strongly acidic in taste and has a low pH value, it is considered to have an alkalizing effect on the metabolism. This is because its organic acids - especially citrate - can be metabolized in the body to form bicarbonate, which has a metabolic alkalizing effect.

However, this has nothing to do with the artificially increased pH value caused by ionizers.

It is important to note that just because something has a high ORP (negative or positive) does not mean that a reaction is actually taking place. Just like in the illustration with the ball at the top of a hill, it has the "potential" to roll down the hill. But something must first give the ball the initial "push" (this is called activation energy (Ea)). If the required activation energy is too high, the reaction may never take place.

It is also important to note that a negative ORP does not automatically mean that a physiological antioxidant value is present. The decisive factor is the chemical species responsible for generating the ORP value, which determines whether a biological antioxidant effect is actually possible or not.

For example, a negative ORP can be generated by adding vitamin C, molecular hydrogen or aluminum to the water. However, only vitamin C and molecular hydrogen have known physiological benefits. Aluminum, on the other hand, can even act as an oxidizing agent and cause exactly the opposite of what is intended.

This must be taken into account for many commercial products.

The decisive question should therefore be:

"Which chemical species is responsible for generating the negative ORP and does it have a physiological value?"

This misconception probably stems from the following four perspectives: The common fallacy that antioxidants are negative while free radicals are positive, combined with the fact that hydroxide (OH-) has a negative charge. Alkaline ionized water has a high pH and therefore contains more hydroxide (OH-) ions, which are negatively charged. Alkaline ionized water has a negative oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) and has antioxidant activity. The fact that molecular hydrogen (H2) was not recognized as the reason for the -ORP, antioxidant activity and therapeutic effect until around 2007 means that ionized water was introduced to the market decades before H2 was detected. It is also worth considering what would happen if hydroxide (OH-) acted as an antioxidant and donated an electron. It would turn into the most cytotoxic oxygen radical: the hydroxyl radical (OH).

Understanding the pH value

The concept of the acidity or alkalinity of your body - or water - is based on the pH scale. What is pH? It is simply a measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions. In fact, the acronym "pH" stands for "potentia hydrogenii", or "strength of hydrogen".

The higher the pH value of a liquid, the fewer free hydrogen ions (H +) it has; the lower the pH value, the more free hydrogen ions (H +) are present. One pH unit reflects a tenfold change in the ion concentration, so that at a pH value of 7 there are ten times as many hydrogen ions available as at a pH value of 8.

The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14 and a pH value of 7 is neutral. Anything with a pH value below 7 is considered acidic, and anything with a pH value above 7 is alkaline (or basic).

The real reason why alkaline water does not work as advertised is because it does not contain buffers to maintain its pH. Once the alkaline water hits your very acidic stomach, the pH is neutralized because there are no buffers. Truly alkaline water would have an alkaline buffer like baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), which is also our body's natural alkaline buffer.

Some have claimed that when the alkaline water is neutralized by the stomach acid, the bicarbonate ions are released into the blood and thus have an alkalizing effect. This would be the case if the alkaline water effectively neutralized all of the stomach acid (like baking soda), but alkaline water does not neutralize any significant amount of stomach acid; the stomach acid completely neutralizes the alkaline water. So there is no "net alkalizing effect".

The natural water on our planet has a pH value of between 6.5 and 8.5, depending on soil and vegetation, seasonal fluctuations and weather conditions, as well as the time of day, which reacts to sunlight. Human activities also affect the pH of our water as toxic industrial pollutants are released.

In particular, the pH value appears to have a major influence on your mitochondria. Studies have shown that normal cells die under extremely alkaline conditions as a result of a change in mitochondrial function.

As Fenton states, "alkaline water is a solution to a problem that doesn't need to be solved". In fact, it makes sense to drink water that occurs naturally. This excludes alkaline water with a pH of 9.5 and higher.