--- title: Does drinking hydrogen-rich water reduce PMS symptoms? | Niyora description: Yes. Women who drank hydrogen-rich water had significantly lower PMS symptom scores and improved quality of life in physical and psychological areas compared url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/the-effect-of-hydrogen-rich-water-consumption-on-premenstrual-symptoms-and-2024/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Does drinking hydrogen-rich water reduce PMS symptoms? Randomised trial, 2024 # Does drinking hydrogen-rich water reduce PMS symptoms? Yes. Women who drank hydrogen-rich water had significantly lower PMS symptom scores and improved quality of life in physical and psychological areas compared to those who drank regular water. Moderate study design 65 women with PMS (33 drank hydrogen-rich water, 32 drank regular water) ## What they did Randomized controlled trial where 33 women drank 1500-2000 mL of hydrogen-rich water daily and 32 drank regular water. Both groups drank from day 16 of their menstrual cycle to day 2 of the next cycle for 3 consecutive cycles. ## What they found The hydrogen-rich water group had significantly lower PMS symptom severity scores than the control group at both follow-ups. The hydrogen-rich water group also showed improved quality of life in physical and psychological domains. ## What it means for you Hydrogen-rich water may reduce PMS symptoms, possibly because it acts as an antioxidant and reduces inflammation. The study was well-designed and recent, though the groups were relatively small. 65 women studied 1500-2000 mL daily hydrogen-rich water amount 3 menstrual cycles treated ## About the study Original title The effect of hydrogen-rich water consumption on premenstrual symptoms and quality of life: a randomized controlled trial Authors Aker MN, Gönenç İM, Çalişici D et al. Journal BMC women's health Year 2024 Study design Randomised trial What was tested Hydrogen-rich water 1500-2000 mL per day during the luteal phase for 3 menstrual cycles Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.1186/s12905-024-03029-8](https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-024-03029-8) Original abstract Background: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) consists of psychiatric or somatic symptoms negatively affecting the daily life. PMS treatment can involve the use of complementary-alternative approaches. Hydrogen-rich water (HRW) has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may treat PMS. This study aimed to investigate the effect of drinking HRW on the severity of premenstrual symptoms and the quality of life of women who suffer from PMS. Methods: This study is a randomized controlled trial. Participants were randomized into two groups (intervention group=33, control group=32) using the block randomization method. Participants were requested to consume 1500-2000 mL of HRW daily in the intervention group and drink water in the placebo group. Participants began drinking either HRW or placebo water from day 16 of their menstrual cycle until day 2 of the following cycle for three menstrual cycles. The research data were collected using a Demographic Information Form, Premenstrual Syndrome Scale (PMSS), and Short form of the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQOL- BREF). Results: The intervention group had significantly lower mean scores than the control group in both the first and second follow-ups on the PMSS (P 0.05). Conclusions: The consumption of HRW reduces the severity of premenstrual symptoms and improves individuals' quality of life in physical and psychological domains. Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Quality of life and daily functioning](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-quality-of-life/) Research tells you what helps on average. Niyora helps on the day it hits. Calm down, see it another way, and decide what to say, with a PMS and PMDD app built by a doctor. ## Related studies Cohort study, 2026 Is PMS becoming more common and more disabling worldwide? Randomised trial, 2026 Does yoga or Pilates help reduce PMS symptoms? Randomised trial, 2026 Does Kundalini Reiki help reduce PMS symptoms and improve quality of life? Randomised trial, 2026 Does taking alpha-lactalbumin supplement for three months help with period-related symptoms? Systematic review, 2026 Do mindfulness and relaxation techniques help with PMS symptoms? Randomised trial, 2026 Does a warm footbath help PMS symptoms and sleep quality? Ask AI about this page Copy prompt ChatGPT ↗ Claude ↗ Perplexity ↗ Google AI Mode ↗ Grok ↗