Dehydration, Rehydration, and Blood Viscosity

Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel Arm Study of the Effect of Essentia Water, an Electrolyzed High-pH Bottled Water, on Serial Blood Viscosity and Other Hydration Biomarkers in Healthy Subjects

The purpose of this study is to examine and compare the rehydration effect of Essentia Water, an electrolyzed high-pH bottled water, with industry-standard bottled water purified by reverse osmosis with minerals added, on (1) whole blood viscosity, (2) plasma osmolality, (3) bioelectrical impedance analysis, and (4) body mass change, using serial measurements in apparently healthy adults following exercise-induced dehydration in a controlled environment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Free from any medication for at least 1 week prior to the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any chronic condition requiring regular treatment or medical follow-up
• Bleeding disorder or susceptible to prolonged or uncontrolled bleeding
• Active infection
• Current smoker
• Subject has a BMI equal or greater than 30
• Use of oral contraceptives in the previous 3 months
• Subject is pregnant or breast-feeding
• Currently menstruating