Hydrogen water promises extra hydration and antioxidant benefits, but not all experts are convinced.

Here’s what to know.

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But for some folks, plain old water isnt enough.

Hydrogen water is created when extra hydrogen molecules from dissolved hydrogen gas are added into regular drinking water.

Before you ask, its not the same thing as alkaline water.

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But its core chemical makeup is still H2O.

But does this enduring trend actually hold water?

Not all experts are convinced.

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Are there any benefits to hydrogen water?

But given the small study size, that benefit is far from conclusive.

Another crossover study on hydrogen wateronly included 10 soccer players.

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Are there any downsides to drinking this stuff?

Hydrogen water is safe and it will keep you hydrated.

Plus, its fairly costly.

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That said, if you like how it tastes and want to pay extra, all power to you.

(The same goes fortonic water benefits, whicharentexactly as plentiful as we may have thought.)

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