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<p>Are hydrogen water bottles worth the hype?</p><p>Like listener Liz, you might have seen them on your socials or at your local gym. They promise to help with inflammation, energy, athletic recovery and support mitochondrial health. But is a bottle of fizzing H20 costing more than £100 doing anything more than the regular stuff from your tap? </p><p>To find out, presenter Greg Foot is joined by Henry Forman, Professor Emeritus of Gerontology at the University of Southern California and Professor of Cell Signalling at the University of the West of England, John Hancock.</p><p>All of our episodes start with YOUR suggestions. If you’ve seen an ad, trend or wonder product promising to make you happier, healthier or greener, email us at <a href="mailto:sliced.bread@bbc.co.uk">sliced.bread@bbc.co.uk</a> OR send a voice note to our WhatsApp number, 07543 306807.</p><p>RESEARCHER: JULIA RAVEY PRODUCERS: SIMON HOBAN AND GREG FOOT</p>
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