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Int J Sports Med 2019; 40(14): 879-885
DOI: 10.1055/a-0991-0268
Physiology & Biochemistry
© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York

Hydrogen Rich Water Improved Ventilatory, Perceptual and Lactate Responses to Exercise

Michal Botek
1   Department of Natural Sciences in Kinanthropology, Palacký University Olomouc, Faculty of Physical Culture, Olomouc, Czech Republic
2   Collaborative Research in Bioactives and Biomarkers (CRIBB) Group, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia
,
Jakub Krejčí
1   Department of Natural Sciences in Kinanthropology, Palacký University Olomouc, Faculty of Physical Culture, Olomouc, Czech Republic
,
Andrew J. McKune
2   Collaborative Research in Bioactives and Biomarkers (CRIBB) Group, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia
3   Research Institute for Sport and Exercise, University of Canberra, Faculty of Health, Canberra, Australia
4   Discipline of Biokinetics, Exercise and Leisure Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, College of Health Sciences, Durban, South Africa
,
Barbora Sládečková
1   Department of Natural Sciences in Kinanthropology, Palacký University Olomouc, Faculty of Physical Culture, Olomouc, Czech Republic
,
Nenad Naumovski
2   Collaborative Research in Bioactives and Biomarkers (CRIBB) Group, University of Canberra, Canberra, Australia
5   Discipline of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Canberra, Faculty of Health, Canberra, Australia
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accepted 03 August 2019

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01 October 2019 (online)

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Abstract

The potential anti-fatigue and performance benefits of hydrogen rich water (HRW) have resulted in increased research interest over the past 5 years. The aim of this study was to assess physiological and perceptual responses to an incremental exercise protocol after administration of 600 ml HRW within 30 min before exercise. This randomized, double blinded placebo-controlled cross over study included twelve healthy males aged 27.1±4.9 years. The exercise protocol consisted of a 10 min warm-up at 1.0 W.kg−1, followed by 8 min at 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0 W.kg−1, respectively. Cardio-respiratory variables, lactate and ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) were assessed in the last minute of each step. A significantly lower blood lactate was found with HRW (4.0±1.6 and 8.9±2.2 mmol.l−1) compared to Placebo (5.1±1.9 and 10.6±3.0 mmol.l−1) at 3.0, and 4.0 W.kg−1, respectively. Ventilatory equivalent for oxygen and RPE exhibited significantly lower values with HRW (32.3±7.2, and 17.8±1.2 points, respectively) compared to Placebo (35.0±8.4, and 18.5±0.8 points, respectively) at 4 W.kg−1. To conclude, acute pre-exercise supplementation with HRW reduced blood lactate at higher exercise intensities, improved exercise-induced perception of effort, and ventilatory efficiency.

Key words

molecular hydrogen - exercise - lactate - fatigue - hydration - perceived exertion
 

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