Early studies are examining molecular hydrogen in relation to oxidative stress, fatigue and recovery following exercise.
SOUTH COAST HYDRATION PRESENTS
THE ULTIMATE
HYDRATION
HACK.
You train your body. You track your food. But have you ever questioned your water?
H₂THE SMALLEST
ANTIOXIDANT MOLECULE
ANTIOXIDANT MOLECULE
SCROLL TO EXPLORE
01 / RETHINK HYDRATION
HYDRATION ISN’T JUST
ABOUT HOW MUCH YOU DRINK.
It’s also about what is in your water, how it is produced, and why water quality deserves a place in every athlete’s performance strategy.
02 / THE MOLECULE
H₂
TINY MOLECULE.
BIG CONVERSATION.
Molecular hydrogen is hydrogen gas dissolved in water. Because H₂ is exceptionally small, researchers are investigating how it behaves in the body and its potential relationship with exercise-induced oxidative stress.
H₂ is being studied as a selective antioxidant molecule. The evidence is still developing, so the science matters more than hype.
Training creates physical stress. Athletes are increasingly curious about hydration choices that may complement nutrition, sleep and recovery.
WHY H₂ CHANGES THE HYDRATION CONVERSATION
WATER REPLACES FLUID.
MOLECULAR HYDROGEN ADDS ANOTHER LAYER.
Hydration is foundational to blood volume, temperature regulation, nutrient transport and normal muscle function. But hard training also produces reactive oxygen species. Some are part of healthy adaptation; an excessive imbalance is commonly described as oxidative stress.
Hydrogen-rich water contains dissolved H₂ gas. Researchers are studying whether this tiny molecule can complement normal hydration by interacting with oxidative-stress pathways without functioning like sugar, caffeine or a conventional electrolyte drink.
HYDRATION WITHOUT THE EXTRAS
Fresh water without added sugar, flavouring, stimulants or disposable sports-drink bottles.
OXIDATIVE-STRESS RESEARCH
Human studies are exploring markers of exercise-induced oxidative stress and how H₂ may influence the body’s response.
RECOVERY & FATIGUE
Early research has examined muscle function, perceived fatigue and recovery measures, although results are not uniform.
PERFORMANCE POTENTIAL
Researchers have investigated endurance, repeated sprint performance and exercise capacity. Larger studies are still needed.
IMPORTANT: Molecular hydrogen does not replace electrolytes, carbohydrates, food, sleep or an individual hydration plan. Its potential value is as one part of a complete performance and recovery strategy.
03 / WHY KANGEN WATER®
NOT ANOTHER
SPORTS DRINK.
Kangen Water® is freshly produced by an Enagic water ioniser connected to your tap. The K8 filters the incoming water, then uses electrolysis to create different water types for different uses.
9.5 pH DRINKING WATER
Mineral-rich alkaline drinking water produced fresh at home. Begin at a lower drinking level and gradually work up as directed.
DISSOLVED MOLECULAR HYDROGEN
The feature attracting growing attention across sports science, wellness and recovery conversations.
EIGHT PLATINUM-COATED TITANIUM PLATES
The K8 is Enagic’s most powerful home-use model, engineered for strong electrolysis and a generous continuous flow.
SEVEN WATER TYPES
Five pH levels of Kangen Water®, plus Beauty Water and Strong Acidic Water, each designed for specific household uses.
04 / ONE MACHINE, SEVEN WATER SETTINGS
MORE THAN
DRINKING WATER.
The K8 produces seven distinct settings from 2.5 to 11.5 pH. Each has a different intended use. Only the alkaline drinking settings and neutral 7.0 water are for drinking.
For food preparation and household cleaning, including oily residue and cleaning produce.
NOT FOR DRINKINGThe highest everyday drinking setting after gradually acclimatising through lower levels.
DRINKING WATERAn alkaline drinking-water setting commonly introduced after beginning at 8.5.
DRINKING WATERThe recommended starting point when first introducing alkaline drinking water.
START HERENeutral filtered water commonly selected when taking medication or preparing infant formula.
NEUTRAL WATERMildly acidic water for external use, including skin, hair and gentle household applications.
EXTERNAL USEStrong acidic water intended for external hygiene and cleaning applications.
EXTERNAL USE ONLY05 / START WITH THE SOURCE
WHY PRE-FILTRATION
MATTERS.
Your ioniser can only work with the water entering it. Municipal water may contain sediment, chlorine and other contaminants that vary by location. The right filtration setup supports both water quality and machine performance.
Enhanced water purity
Additional filtration may reduce sediment, chlorine and location-specific contaminants before water reaches the K8.
Protects the electrolysis plates
Reducing unwanted build-up helps the machine operate as designed.
Customised to local water
Hardness, chlorine and other source-water conditions determine whether extra pre-filtration is recommended.
06 / QUESTION THE BOTTLE
THE COST OF CONVENIENCE
DOESN’T END AT THE CHECKOUT.
Single-use bottles create an ongoing waste stream, while bottled water may travel long distances and remain stored for extended periods.
Published research has detected microplastics and nanoplastics in bottled water. The amount varies by product and methodology.
How bottled water is transported and stored matters. Heat and time can affect packaging and water quality.
A home water system replaces an ongoing purchasing habit with fresh water produced on demand.
07 / THE DIFFERENCE
YOUR WATER DESERVES
A PERFORMANCE REVIEW.
COMMON OPTIONBottled or standard filtered water
May reduce selected contaminants depending on the filter, but does not create molecular hydrogen through electrolysis.
VS
THE KANGEN DIFFERENCEFreshly ionised water
Filtered and electrolysed on demand, with dissolved molecular hydrogen and selectable water types from one machine.
Filter performance and water output vary according to source-water quality, flow rate and machine settings. Pre-filtration may be recommended for local water conditions.
08 / ATHLETE PROOF
WHAT ARE THE WORLD’S
BEST ATHLETES DRINKING?
The supplied athlete materials feature professional competitors from football, boxing, MMA, surfing, swimming, skating, cycling and endurance sport.
Tom Brady
Football
Manny Pacquiao
Boxing
Lyoto Machida
MMA
Elvis Stojko
Figure skating
Abner Mares
Boxing
Thomari Story-Harden
Baseball
Cris Cyborg
MMA
Chris Albert
Bodybuilding
Miesha Tate
MMA
Floyd Mayweather
Boxing
Kelly Slater
SurfingWATCH THEIR STORIES
Personal experiences are not scientific proof or guarantees of performance. Hear the conversations directly and make up your own mind.
09 / GO DEEPER
DON’T TAKE A
HEADLINE’S WORD FOR IT.
Molecular hydrogen research is growing, but results vary by population, dose, delivery method and study design. Start with the evidence, understand its limits and keep athlete testimonials separate from clinical research.
EXERCISE-INDUCED OXIDATIVE STRESS
Explore how researchers are studying H₂ before and after strenuous exercise.
Search PubMedFATIGUE & RECOVERY
Review human studies investigating perceived fatigue, biomarkers and recovery outcomes.
View researchPERFORMANCE
Compare protocols, sample sizes and conclusions instead of relying on one result.
Explore studies10 / FOR FITNESS & WELLNESS BUSINESSES
MAKE HYDRATION PART OF
THE MEMBER EXPERIENCE.
For gyms, recovery clinics, coaches and wellness spaces, Kangen Water can become more than a drink. It can create an education point, an on-site demonstration and a conversation about daily hydration habits.
- Gym and studio hydration solutions
- Recovery and wellness partnerships
- Water-testing demonstrations
- Staff and member education
- Expo and event collaborations
11 / THE ENAGIC ECOSYSTEM
FIVE PRODUCTS.
ONE WHOLE-WELLNESS SYSTEM.
The product range extends beyond drinking water. Each product supports a different part of the environment athletes and families recover, train and live in.
12 / FIND YOUR NEXT STEP
CURIOUS ABOUT
SMARTER HYDRATION?
Tell us whether you’re exploring Kangen Water for your own training, your family or a fitness and wellness business. Natalie and Josh will follow up personally.
✓ Product information matched to your goals✓ Water testing and demonstrations✓ Gym, studio and recovery partnerships
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SOUTH COAST NSW13 / MEET YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTORS
CURIOUS?
LET’S TEST YOUR WATER.
We’re Natalie McDonald and Josh Galea from South Coast Hydration. We help athletes, families and wellness businesses understand what is in their water and experience Kangen Water® for themselves.
