Is hydrogen a super-antioxidant?

[111111]

I saw this stuff called HydrogenBoost at the store a while ago. Does anyone know of any studies on it, or have any opinons based on what they know about cells on whether it will work or not?

Here is a quote from http://www.docwatsonshealthstuff.com/docwatsonsite_00000b.htm:

the strongest natural antioxidants up until now, such as grape seed and green tea, have ORP of -100. But HydrogenBoost has an ORP of -778 millivolts, as compared to distilled water, making it the most potent natural antioxidant available today

I am wondering is if that means anything when a person takes it, since there are lots of vitamins that have to be in a certain form to be utilized by the body, and even though one tablet has more of the vitamin the other tablet is better for you because it is in a more usable form.

 

[Moonbear]

I'd be skeptical of the claims of any product that is not FDA-approved. (You may want to be skeptical of some FDA-approved products too, but it at least shows they're making claims backed by scientific evidence.)

Refer to this site for a debunking of the claim, which as you can see by the date, is not new:
http://www.ntskeptics.org/1999/1999march/march1999.htm

Since we do not permit pseudoscience here, I'm now going to close this thread.

 

[ravenprp]

There is currently limited scientific evidence to support the claim that hydrogen is a super-antioxidant. While some studies have shown potential health benefits of hydrogen, such as reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, more research is needed to fully understand its effects on the body. Additionally, the ORP (oxidation-reduction potential) value of a substance does not necessarily determine its effectiveness as an antioxidant. Other factors, such as bioavailability and absorption, also play a role in the body's ability to utilize antioxidants. It is important to consult with a healthcare professional and do thorough research before trying any new supplement, including HydrogenBoost.