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In this episode of the Huberman Lab podcast, Professor Andrew Huberman discusses the topic of water, including the physics and chemistry of water and how the body utilizes it. He addresses the controversy surrounding tap water and offers tools for assessing its safety and filtering it for certain contaminants. He also discusses other forms of water, such as distilled, reverse osmosis, and high pH water, and their potential health benefits. Huberman also talks about the importance of the temperature of water and how hydration can be optimized for health. The episode also includes a discussion about deliberate cold exposure and its potential health benefits, including weight loss and mood improvement.
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In this episode, Andrew Huberman discusses the importance of water for the human body, including its structure, how it is used by cells and tissues, and how much water is needed for optimal mental and physical performance. He explains the impact of factors such as exercise, humidity, heat, caffeine, and pH on hydration needs, and provides options for filtering drinking water and adjusting the type of water consumed. Huberman also discusses the documented problems with fluoride in drinking water and provides resources for testing tap water for contaminants. The episode concludes with information on different types of water and tools for optimizing hydration.
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Water is often considered the most vital and essential nutrient for our body, given that it constitutes 55-80% of our body’s structure depending on age. In a recent episode, Andrew Huberman explained the importance of water for our bodily functions and optimal health.
The physical properties and chemistry of water are essential in explaining the body’s water transport system. Water transport channels known as aquaporins move water inside the cells, and a balanced pH level affects the physical properties of water. Huberman explains that while alkaline or pH water may not have scientific backup for better health, temperature and pH influence water transport in cells.
However, it is also crucial to ensure that our drinking water is clean and free of contaminants to prevent health problems. Huberman suggests testing tap water for endocrine disruptors and fluoride that can harm the reproductive system and thyroid health. Filtering drinking water is an effective solution when faced with such problems, as it eliminates harmful materials.
The importance of hydration is also emphasized, especially when engaging in physical activities where the loss of fluids can affect the body’s cognitive and physical performance. Huberman provides us with tools that determine our optimal water intake, taking into consideration factors such as exercise, sauna, temperature, and humidity.
Several types of water are also discussed, such as hydrogen-enriched, reverse osmosis, and distilled water, each with a unique set of benefits. Hydrogen-enriched water, for example, is useful for reducing inflammatory responses and preventing peripheral blood cell apoptosis. Magnesium and calcium-rich hard water support cardiovascular health.
Overall, understanding the significance of water for our optimal health and functioning is vital. Andrew Huberman provides us with several tools and options for optimizing our water intake, from filtering drinking water to drinking hydrogen-enriched water tablets. By maintaining hydrated, we can ensure the best health outcomes for our wellbeing.
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In this episode, I discuss our body’s most vital and essential nutrient—water. I explain the structure of water and how it is used by the cells and tissues of our body, how much water we each need to drink and when in order to optimize our mental focus and physical performance; and I include how exercise, humidity, heat, and caffeine affect our hydration needs. I explain how temperature and pH influence water’s physical properties and if there is any scientific basis for drinking so-called “pH water” or “alkalized water” to improve health. I explain how to test your tap water for contaminants (e.g., endocrine disruptors) and the documented problems with fluoride in drinking water. I provide options for filtering drinking water and describe different water types (e.g., reverse osmosis, hydrogen-enriched, electrolyzed reduced, deuterium depleted, etc.). Since the human body is mostly water (55-80% depending on one’s age) and water has essential roles in health, disease and cellular function, everyone ought to benefit from understanding how best to clean our tap water, hydrate effectively and in some cases, adjust the type of water we drink to allow our brain and body to function optimally in regard to health and performance.
For recommended water filters, tests and the full show notes, please visit https://hubermanlab.com/how-to-optimize-your-water-quality-and-intake-for-health
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Impact of cold exposure on life satisfaction and physical composition of soldiers: https://bit.ly/3kMxG7G
Circadian rhythms and the kidney: https://go.nature.com/41RHUnV
Endocrine Disruptors in Water and Their Effects on the Reproductive System: https://bit.ly/3L7rjXc
Impact of Drinking Water Fluoride on Human Thyroid Hormones: A Case- Control Study: https://go.nature.com/3ZFoFfu
Regulations for calcium, magnesium or hardness in drinking water in the European Union member states: https://bit.ly/3SOdnU4
Electrolyzed-Reduced Water: Review I. Molecular Hydrogen Is the Exclusive Agent Responsible for the Therapeutic Effects: https://bit.ly/3Zn9oAp
Electrolyzed-Reduced Water: Review II: Safety Concerns and Effectiveness as a Source of Hydrogen Water: https://bit.ly/3SQyu88
Hydrogen-rich water reduces inflammatory responses and prevents apoptosis of peripheral blood cells in healthy adults: a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial: https://go.nature.com/3ZoUGJ6
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Water
00:03:33 Tool Deliberate Cold Exposure, Immersion & Showers Mood & Fat Loss
00:15:26 Sponsors: LMNT, Thesis, HVMN, Momentous
00:19:27 Water: Physical Properties & Chemistry
00:26:32 Bonds & Water Phases, “Structured Water”
00:34:07 Body, Cells & Water
00:36:22 Sponsor: AG1 (Athletic Greens)
00:37:37 Water as a Solvent, Temperature & On the phone. I’ll respond soon.
00:41:49 Water Transport in Cells, Aquaporin Channels
00:49:46 Alkaline/pH Water; Temperature, pH & Water Transport
00:55:14 Water Cellular Function, Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) & Antioxidants
01:01:20 Sponsor: InsideTracker
01:02:38 Tool: Baseline Hydration
01:11:35 Tool: Hydration & Exercise, Galpin Equation
01:15:40 Tool: Hydration, Sauna, Humidity & Sweat; Thirst, Caffeine
01:19:15 Hydration; Cognitive & Physical Performance
01:23:53 Tool: Water Filtration; Nighttime Urination
01:29:35 Tap Water Tests, Disinfection Byproducts (DBPs), Fluoride & Thyroid Health
01:37:18 Tool: Water Filters
01:44:18 Tool: Resting Tap Water & Sediment
01:48:13 Tool: “Hard Water”; Magnesium, Calcium & Cardiovascular Health
01:53:40 Water Temperature
01:56:42 Water Types: Distilled, Reverse Osmosis, Hydrogen-Enriched
02:03:26 Hydrogen-Enriched Water, Magnesium, Optimize Hydration
02:11:13 Tool: Molecular Hydrogen Tablets, Water On the phone. I’ll respond soon.
02:14:05 Structured Water
02:16:39 Tool: Water Pipes, Faucet Filter
02:19:42 Zero-Cost Support, Spotify & Apple Reviews, YouTube Feedback, Sponsors, Momentous, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter
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