Our atmosphere is approximately 21% oxygen and we continually inhale oxygen to stay alive. Humans can only live a few minutes without oxygen. Oxygen is part of the water molecule. Water is an excellent solvent and gasses such as carbon dioxide and oxygen can dissolve into water. This does not change the water molecule. When carbon dioxide dissolves into water, it is often referred to as sparkling water. This can occur naturally or by adding carbon dioxide to water. Oxygen also naturally dissolves into water. Environmental scientists measure the dissolved oxygen content of lakes and streams because there must be adequate dissolved oxygen to support aquatic life.
Most tap water contains around 10 mg/l of dissolved oxygen. Many purified waters only contain 6-7 mg/l of dissolved oxygen because some oxygen is lost in the purification process. HydRx contains 20-25 mg/l of oxygen.
The primary reason that HydRx has added oxygen is to make the water taste good. The oxygen provides a quenching, natural, sweet flavor similar to that of a rain drop as it falls from the sky. There have also been a number of studies showing additional benefits to oxygenated water. Studies have shown improved athletic performance, enhanced recovery following athletic performance, and improved metabolism of alcohol. In the alcohol study, subjects recovered faster from excessive alcohol consumption, suggesting oxygenated water is an excellent “hang over” cure. These studies are limited and further work would need to be done to establish scientific proof of any of these findings. Some suppliers of oxygenated water have made outlandish claims about the virtues of oxygenated water. HydRx does not. We encourage consumers to read articles describing results of studies and draw their own conclusions. Links to several articles are available on our website.
One thing that can be stated without any doubt is that oxygen is good for you. There’s certainly nothing negative about higher oxygen content in water. It has also been noted to improve the taste of water for many years. We have had nothing but praise for the taste of our water. Please try it and see for yourself!
Studies on Oxygenated Water
There have been studies indicating that increased oxygen content in water can enhance athletic ability, flush toxins from the body, and increase metabolism of alcohol. These studies are limited and further research needs to be completed before attaining scientfic proof. However, we know that oxygen is good for our bodies and having more oxygen dissolved in water can only be beneficial. We also know the many health benefits of consuming enough water. We have complied some studies and publications and we encourage you to look through them.