General Research
Model: rat
Natural reduced water suppressed anxiety and protected the heightened oxidative stress in rats
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Can Drinking Alkaline Water Reduce Anxiety and Stress?
A study from Japan found that drinking alkaline water can reduce anxiety and protect against oxidative stress in rats. The researchers think that alkaline water might help neutralize free radicals, leading to lower levels of anxiety and stress. While more research is needed, this finding could have implications for human health and provide a simple way to reduce anxiety and stress.
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Publish Year 2017 Country Japan Rank Positive Journal Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment Primary Topic Brain Secondary TopicAnxiety Model Rat Tertiary TopicOxidative Stress Vehicle Water, Commercial (Hita Tenryosui) pH Alkaline Application Ingestion Comparison Complement
Background
Materials and methods: Natural reduced water and distilled water were administered to rats for 180 consecutive days, and their effect on anxiety-like behavior and depression was examined by using elevated plus maze, light/dark, forced swimming, and conditioned fear tests. Before and after administration of natural reduced or distilled water, we performed blood and urine analyses.
Results
Conclusion: These results indicate that natural reduced water may decrease anxiety-related behaviors and prevent heightened oxidative stress.