What Exactly Is Hydrogen Water? And How Does It Work?
Hydrogen water isn’t a new buzzword. It’s regular water infused with the most fundamental element in the universe… Hydrogen (H₂).
It looks like water, tastes like water, but works on a completely different level inside your body.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this article, you’ll understand:
• What hydrogen water actually is
• How it’s created
• How it interacts with your body
• Why it’s quickly becoming the hydration of choice for high-performers and health-focused individuals
What Hydrogen Water Actually Is
At its simplest, hydrogen water is pure water with extra hydrogen gas (H₂) dissolved into it.
This isn’t the same hydrogen already bonded in H₂O, that hydrogen is chemically locked. The H₂ added to hydrogen water remains free and active, meaning it can move through your body and reach cells in ways regular water can’t.
The hydrogen molecules are so small they can pass through cell membranes, travel through your bloodstream, and even cross the blood-brain barrier. That’s what makes it different.
How It’s Made
There are a few ways to infuse hydrogen into water:
• Electrolysis: passing an electrical current through water to release hydrogen gas
• Magnesium reaction: adding magnesium to water, which naturally produces hydrogen gas
• Hydrogen generators: modern devices like the DRIP Core 3, which create fresh, high-concentration hydrogen water within minutes
The key is freshness. Hydrogen gas dissipates quickly, which means bottled versions often lose potency over time. Generating it fresh ensures the highest levels of active hydrogen.
How It Works in the Body
Every second, your body deals with stress, from exercise, processed foods, lack of sleep, or environmental toxins. These stressors create unstable molecules called free radicals that can damage your cells.
Hydrogen works as a selective regulator. It helps neutralise harmful free radicals while leaving the beneficial ones your body uses for cell communication untouched.
In plain terms: hydrogen supports your body’s natural repair systems without interfering with normal function.
That’s why people who drink hydrogen water report:
• Improved recovery after workouts
• More stable energy levels
• Better focus and mental clarity
• Reduced feelings of fatigue
(MDPI, 2024) and (Medical News Today, 2023) both highlight studies showing these effects across exercise, metabolism, and performance.
Why It Matters
Your body is mostly water, but not all water performs the same.
Hydrogen water upgrades your hydration system from simple replenishment to active support. It helps your body stay balanced, recover faster, and function at its peak.
For athletes, professionals, and anyone chasing optimal performance, this small change creates a measurable difference.
The DRIP Difference
Hydrogen escapes quickly, which is why freshness matters.
The DRIP Core 3 bottle produces hydrogen water on demand, ensuring maximum potency with every sip. No guessing, no lost concentration, just clean, activated hydration whenever you need it.
You’re not just drinking water. You’re fuelling your cells with the most efficient molecule on Earth.
Final Take
Hydrogen water isn’t about changing what you drink. It’s about changing what your water does for you.
From improved recovery to sharper focus and cleaner energy, it’s hydration with purpose and it’s available every time you fill your DRIP.
Plain water hydrates.
Hydrogen water empowers.