Hydrogen Water with HydroAce & HydroAce Lite
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You may have seen hydrogen water on social media, in wellness stores or in a friend’s kitchen. It sounds scientific, but the idea behind it is simple.
In this short guide, we explain what hydrogen water is, how it is made, what the research says so far, and what to look for if you want to try it at home.
Quick Summary
- What it is: Hydrogen water is normal drinking water with extra hydrogen gas (Hâ‚‚) dissolved in it. It looks and tastes the same as regular water.
- How it’s made: A process called electrolysis adds hydrogen to the water. At home, a hydrogen water machine does this in seconds.
- Why people drink it: Hydrogen is being studied for its antioxidant properties. The research is still early, and it is not a medicine.
- Key point: Adding hydrogen does not purify water, so start with safe, purified water.
- How to drink it: Drink it fresh, because hydrogen slowly escapes from water. Don’t boil it.
- For your home: HydroAce suits high-TDS water such as borewell or tanker supply. HydroAce Lite is a compact option for low-TDS water.
What Is Hydrogen Water?
Hydrogen water is regular drinking water with extra hydrogen gas (Hâ‚‚) dissolved in it.
You might wonder: doesn’t water already contain hydrogen? It does, but that hydrogen is bonded with oxygen as Hâ‚‚O. In hydrogen water, extra hydrogen molecules float freely in the water, a bit like the gas in soda water, except you cannot see or taste them.
So hydrogen water looks, smells and tastes just like normal water.
How Is Hydrogen Water Made?
The most common method is electrolysis. A small electric current passes through water and splits some of it into hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen then dissolves into the water you drink.
At home, a hydrogen water machine does this in seconds. The amount of hydrogen in the water is measured in PPB (parts per billion). A higher number means more dissolved hydrogen.
Why Are People Talking About Hydrogen Water?
Molecular hydrogen is being studied for its antioxidant properties, that is, its possible role in reducing oxidative stress in the body. Oxidative stress is linked to everyday factors such as pollution, poor sleep, intense exercise and ageing.
Some small studies have looked at hydrogen water for athletes and general wellness, and these early results have made it popular. However, the research is still at an early stage, and hydrogen water is not a medicine or a cure for any disease.
The simplest way to think about it: hydrogen water is a way to upgrade your daily hydration, alongside eating well, sleeping well and staying active.
Hydrogen Water vs RO Water vs Alkaline Water
These three terms are often mixed up. Here is the difference in simple words:
- RO water: Purified water with excess dissolved salts and contaminants removed. Its job is to make water safe.
- Alkaline water: Water with a higher pH. Its focus is on changing how acidic or alkaline the water is.
- Hydrogen water: Water with extra dissolved hydrogen gas. Its focus is on adding hydrogen, and its pH can stay close to neutral.
One point matters most: adding hydrogen does not purify water. Your water must be safe to drink first, so a good hydrogen water machine should both purify the water and add hydrogen to it.
Is Hydrogen Water Safe to Drink?
Hydrogen is a natural gas, and small amounts are even produced by the bacteria in our gut. Hydrogen water is simply purified water with added hydrogen, and it is generally considered safe for healthy adults.
If you are pregnant, have a medical condition or take regular medication, speak to your doctor before making changes to your routine.
Simple Tips for Drinking Hydrogen Water
- Drink it fresh: Hydrogen is a very light gas and slowly escapes from water, so drink it soon after it is made.
- Use a sealed bottle: If you carry it with you, fill the bottle to the top and close it tightly.
- Don’t boil it: Heating drives the hydrogen out of the water.
- Keep up your water intake: Hydrogen water is part of your regular hydration, not a replacement for it.
Bringing Hydrogen Water Home: HydroAce and HydroAce Lite
If you want fresh hydrogen water every day, a home machine is the easiest way to get it. HydroAce and HydroAce Lite are two countertop machines that make hydrogen water on demand.
Both use a platinized titanium electrode with an SPE (Solid Polymer Electrolyte) membrane. They produce hydrogen water with 500 to 1,500 PPB of hydrogen at a near-neutral pH of 7 to 8, dispense up to 1 litre per minute, and include an ozonated veggie wash for cleaning fruits and vegetables.
HydroAce, the all-in-one option: HydroAce purifies and adds hydrogen in one machine. It uses RO purification with Active Silver technology and handles water with TDS of up to 1,500 PPM, so it suits homes on borewell or tanker water. Along with hydrogen water, it also gives purified, warm and hot water from an 8-litre tank.
HydroAce Lite, the compact option: HydroAce Lite is smaller and weighs about 7 kg. It uses a four-stage system with LED UV and Active Silver, and is designed for homes that already receive low-TDS water (40 to 120 PPM). It focuses on hydrogen water and the veggie wash.
Both machines come with a free site check, free delivery and installation, and free service for the first year.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Choose HydroAce if your water has high TDS, or you want purified, warm and hot water from the same machine.
- Choose HydroAce Lite if your water already has low TDS and you want a compact machine just for hydrogen water.
Not sure which suits your water? Book a free site check to find the right machine for your home.
The Bottom Line
Hydrogen water is simply clean drinking water with extra hydrogen added. It is easy to make at home, easy to drink and a simple addition to a healthy routine. Start with safe, purified water, drink it fresh, and choose a machine that matches your home’s water.