As with my COROS watch, I’ve had an Echo Flask for about a year as well. I started out consistent with it, but that soon faded. Like most biohacking approaches, I couldn’t tell if it was actually doing anything.
Then I came across an interview with the inventor of the Echo Flask that made me reconsider:
Key Takeaways
Here’s what stood out to me after watching the hour-long interview:
- The hydrogen water industry references more than 2,000 studies examining the effects of infused hydrogen gas (@12:07)
- these studies have explored potential health applications related to Alzheimer’s (@30:47), diabetes (@43:08), cancer (@49:25), infertility (@50:08), weight loss (@1:01:15), hormone balancing (@ 1:00:15) and many others conditions (@52:00)
- Running water through electrolysis creates a negative oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) of water, which was discussed as beneficial for gut health (@5:05)
- Gut health can influence mood, hormones, immune function, food cravings, energy production, and mitochondrial function (@13:52)
- Pre-made hydrogen water sold in stores is largely a gimmick because hydrogen permeates too easily through plastic, glass, and even metal. By the time it reaches you, much of the hydrogen concentration has likely already leaked out (@12:20)
- 96-99% of the bacteria in the gut should be anaerobic bacteria, beneficial bacteria that thrive in a negative electric potential and creates the right environment for your microbiome (@15:15)
- Only 1-4% should be aerobic bacteria, which favor a positive electric potential and are linked to anxiety, depression, and sugar cravings (@26:53)
- Our food cravings are based on the bacteria in the gut (@26:29)
- anaerobic bacteria feed off fat and fiber, aerobic bacteria want carbs and sugar
- The interview suggested that results should become noticeable after about two weeks of drinking hydrogen water (@17:09), with a recommended intake of 3-6 flasks per day, or roughly 70 ounces (@27:59)
- However, not everyone will feel a difference after drinking hydrogen water, especially if they are already healthy (@59:00)
- it has to do with hydrogen acting as a signal modulator, meaning it will manage what the body needs when it needs it
- However, not everyone will feel a difference after drinking hydrogen water, especially if they are already healthy (@59:00)
- Hydrogen water wouldn’t be necessary if 90% of the population didn’t have gut dysfunction (@19:49)
- Pesticides and other man-made chemicals are damaging our digestive environment and preventing us from properly absorbing nutrients (@24:21)
- Hydrogen water is also said to help with cognitive function, mental clarity, focus, and other neurological issues (@29:38)
- Water generated from an Echo Flask may also improve sleep quality (@34:08), athletic performance (@36:12), and energy production (@54:59)
- Other claimed benefits include reducing oxidative stress and inflammation, both of which were described as major contributors to disease (@36:43)
- Hydrogen is described as a selective antioxidant that only targets cell-damaging free radicals (@38:32), while helping to maintain balance in the body (@42:21)
- Getting hydrogen back in our lives and improving gut health is essential for better overall health and longevity (@43:46)
- “it fixes things” from your brain to your body to every system in between (@45:30)
Conclusion
As you can see, this interview presented enough scientific research and discussion around hydrogen water to make me recommit to using my Echo Flask as directed, with a goal of drinking 3–6 flasks per day as part of a proactive approach to health — even if the effects are subtle or difficult to notice.
For more in-depth information on the impact of hydrogen water, consider watching the Echo Water Human Performance Webinar Series on YouTube.
