Hydrogen water may speed recovery for basketball players after heavy training
NCT ID NCT07714057
First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether drinking hydrogen-rich water during a one-week tapering period helps competitive male basketball players recover from a period of intense training called functional overreaching. Researchers measure recovery through heart rate variability, blood markers of muscle damage and inflammation, and performance tests. Thirty players are randomly assigned to receive either hydrogen-rich water or plain tap water, without knowing which they are getting.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- hydrogen-rich water
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, safe way for athletes to speed up recovery after heavy training.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The effect of hydrogen water on recovery is still unproven.
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Palacky University, Faculty of Physical Culture
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