Marketing Claims vs Scientific Reality
The company makes several scientifically questionable claims that warrant careful examination:
The VIVE Technology Claims
The marketing materials describe "ultrafine super-nano hydrogen bubbles" created through "Vortex Induced Vibration Engineering." However, this appears to be marketing jargon rather than legitimate scientific terminology. True molecular hydrogen dissolution follows well-established physical chemistry principles and doesn't require exotic "vortex" technology. The low measured concentration of 1.6 PPM through gas chromatography reveals that this device achieves only basic hydrogen suspension rather than true dissolution.
The Membrane Technology Claims
While they reference using "SEP/PEM technology" and Dupont membranes, the described setup appears to be a basic electrolysis system. Their claim of it being "the standard in the hydrogen industry" is misleading - PEM technology is indeed used in industrial hydrogen production, but their implementation appears to be a simplified consumer version that doesn't achieve industrial-grade results.
Plus DuPont is the one membrane to be avoided as it's designed for industrial use in fuel cells not for human applications.
The "Non-Electrolyzed" Marketing Contradiction
The marketing presents a confusing contradiction by claiming both "non-electrolyzed hydrogen technology" while describing an electrolysis process. This appears to be an attempt to differentiate their product while still using basic electrolysis principles. The claim of dissolving hydrogen "in a natural way" is particularly misleading since their process is fundamentally artificial.
Price-Value Analysis
At $3,800, this device is significantly overpriced for its technical capabilities. Comparable hydrogen water generators with similar or better performance are available at much lower price points. The elaborate marketing claims appear designed to justify this premium pricing rather than reflect genuine technological advancement.
Technical Limitations
- Dissolution Efficiency: The 1.6 PPM concentration indicates poor hydrogen dissolution compared to pressurized systems that can achieve higher concentrations.
- Design Issues: The pitcher design presents cleaning challenges, which is particularly concerning for a device meant for daily drinking water preparation.
- Certification: The lack of proper certifications raises questions about quality control and safety standards.
- Duration Claims: Their statements about producing the "longest-lasting" hydrogen water are unsupported by data and contradict basic physics - hydrogen naturally dissipates from unpressurized water relatively quickly.
The Overall Assessment
The Lourdes Hydrofix appears to be a basic hydrogen water generator wrapped in sophisticated-sounding but scientifically dubious marketing claims. The actual technology appears to be significantly less advanced than suggested, essentially performing simple electrolysis and hydrogen suspension rather than the revolutionary process described in their materials. The lack of certifications, cleaning difficulties, and extremely high price point make it difficult to recommend when more efficient, better-designed alternatives exist in the market.
