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National Post
29-07-2025
- Health
- National Post
Echo Responds to Misinformation with Science: Hydrogen Water Bottles Outperform Tablets in Safety, Efficacy, and Value
Article content SALT LAKE CITY — Echo, the global leader in hydrogen health technology, is responding forcefully to a wave of misinformation being spread by influencers with financial agendas. False claims that the Echo Flask causes heavy metals poisoning or stops working after six months are not only wrong—they're dangerous. Article content 'Hydrogen health is growing fast—and that growth has attracted a swarm of pseudo-scientific influencers using fear, not facts, to push products that pay them more money,' said Josh Carr, CEO of Echo. 'We're done letting those lies go unchallenged.' Article content At the center of the recent smear campaign are false allegations that Echo's hydrogen water bottle stops producing hydrogen after six months and may leach harmful metals. These claims are categorically false, unsupported by any lab data, and contradicted by third-party testing and thousands of happy customers. Article content The Echo Flask is engineered with platinum-coated electrodes, a proprietary proton exchange membrane, and a self-cleaning system—guaranteeing high-concentration hydrogen performance for over 10,000 uses. Echo backs every unit with a 5-year warranty and provides published test results verifying both hydrogen output and water purity. Article content 'These accusations aren't coming from scientists or doctors. They're coming from influencers who make more money when they scare people into buying hydrogen tablets,' Carr said. 'They claim our bottle causes 'heavy metals poisoning,' but produce no lab report, no data—just fear bait.' Article content Echo acknowledges that some low-end hydrogen bottles do degrade quickly—especially those built with cheap electrodes or mass-produced knockoff parts. But the Echo Flask is in a different class: medical-grade materials, clean hydrogen output, and durable construction backed by a decade of engineering. Article content In contrast, hydrogen tablets—often promoted as a better alternative—have major safety, quality, and cost issues. Many contain unregulated magnesium, along with heavy metals like lead, and begin to degrade rapidly the moment you open the package. Article content 'These tablet pushers mislead the public with confusing numbers and manipulated science,' Carr continued. 'They talk about 'high ppm levels' as if that means something useful—but hydrogen dosage is measured in milligrams, not parts per million. A high ppm in a tiny volume can mean a low actual dose. Consumers are literally paying more for less. It's dirty, expensive water with barely any usable hydrogen.' Article content Beyond misleading metrics, tablets are a recurring cost—often over $150/month to match the hydrogen levels the Echo Flask delivers for pennies per day. They're unstable, expensive, and fundamentally misrepresented. Article content 'We've tested these tablets. We've tested our bottles. We publish our data. And we stand behind our technology. That's the difference,' said Carr. 'People deserve truth—not hype.' Article content As the hydrogen wellness category continues to grow, Echo urges consumers to look past influencer theatrics and focus on science, transparency, and value. For third-party test results, hydrogen education, and Echo's full product lineup, visit Article content Article content Article content Article content
Business Wire
29-07-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
Echo Responds to Misinformation with Science: Hydrogen Water Bottles Outperform Tablets in Safety, Efficacy, and Value
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Echo, the global leader in hydrogen health technology, is responding forcefully to a wave of misinformation being spread by influencers with financial agendas. False claims that the Echo Flask causes heavy metals poisoning or stops working after six months are not only wrong—they're dangerous. Echo sets the record straight: Influencer claims about hydrogen water safety and performance are misleading, unscientific, and profit-driven. Echo's Flask delivers clinically-backed hydrogen for years—safe, tested, and proven Share 'Hydrogen health is growing fast—and that growth has attracted a swarm of pseudo-scientific influencers using fear, not facts, to push products that pay them more money,' said Josh Carr, CEO of Echo. 'We're done letting those lies go unchallenged.' At the center of the recent smear campaign are false allegations that Echo's hydrogen water bottle stops producing hydrogen after six months and may leach harmful metals. These claims are categorically false, unsupported by any lab data, and contradicted by third-party testing and thousands of happy customers. The Echo Flask is engineered with platinum-coated electrodes, a proprietary proton exchange membrane, and a self-cleaning system—guaranteeing high-concentration hydrogen performance for over 10,000 uses. Echo backs every unit with a 5-year warranty and provides published test results verifying both hydrogen output and water purity. 'These accusations aren't coming from scientists or doctors. They're coming from influencers who make more money when they scare people into buying hydrogen tablets,' Carr said. 'They claim our bottle causes 'heavy metals poisoning,' but produce no lab report, no data—just fear bait.' Echo acknowledges that some low-end hydrogen bottles do degrade quickly—especially those built with cheap electrodes or mass-produced knockoff parts. But the Echo Flask is in a different class: medical-grade materials, clean hydrogen output, and durable construction backed by a decade of engineering. In contrast, hydrogen tablets—often promoted as a better alternative—have major safety, quality, and cost issues. Many contain unregulated magnesium, along with heavy metals like lead, and begin to degrade rapidly the moment you open the package. 'These tablet pushers mislead the public with confusing numbers and manipulated science,' Carr continued. 'They talk about 'high ppm levels' as if that means something useful—but hydrogen dosage is measured in milligrams, not parts per million. A high ppm in a tiny volume can mean a low actual dose. Consumers are literally paying more for less. It's dirty, expensive water with barely any usable hydrogen.' Beyond misleading metrics, tablets are a recurring cost—often over $150/month to match the hydrogen levels the Echo Flask delivers for pennies per day. They're unstable, expensive, and fundamentally misrepresented. 'We've tested these tablets. We've tested our bottles. We publish our data. And we stand behind our technology. That's the difference,' said Carr. 'People deserve truth—not hype.' As the hydrogen wellness category continues to grow, Echo urges consumers to look past influencer theatrics and focus on science, transparency, and value. For third-party test results, hydrogen education, and Echo's full product lineup, visit About Echo Echo is a pioneer in hydrogen health, dedicated to helping people unlock and sustain peak performance by transforming water into a clean source of cellular support. From advanced home water systems to portable wellness solutions, Echo partners with the body to promote internal balance, resilience, and consistent energy. Backed by peer-reviewed science, trusted by health experts, and engineered for everyday living, Echo makes hydrogen health accessible, effective, and transformative. For more information, visit
Daily Mirror
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
The 65p baking ingredient that is being used to rewrite athletics' record books
New technology that sees star runners ingest bicarbonate of soda in a jelly-like substance is shaving seconds off finishing times with founder of British based company Flycarb explaining science The vital ingredient to track and field's record books being rewritten again this summer is a 65p baking product. And at the London Stadium's warm-up track on Saturday afternoon the world 's best athletes will be slurping it down in gel form from plastic pots. Nevermind the fact many say it tastes like wallpaper paste and has some racing for the toilet bowl faster than the finish line. Bicarbonate of soda, essential to giving cakes their texture, is improving performances by up to two per cent. 'It just helps with that little edge we're all looking for,' says Josh Carr, the co-founder of British start-up Flycarb. 'When you're pushing really hard you can go a little bit longer. At the elite level pretty much everyone is taking it and it's a significant factor in the times we're seeing, particularly in the middle-distance events.' The science is simple: bicarb slows down lactic acid build up in the muscles, ensuring athletes can push harder for longer. Its use in sport has been around for decades - especially in cycling. But the difference now is that scientists have significantly reduced the risk of gastro distress by developing a new way to absorb it. 'It's not new, it's how we take it that's new,' explains Jack Gray, Flycarb's other founder. 'And being able to take it without those side effects means it's a no brainer, basically.' Swedish brand Maurten made the significant leap by developing a hydrogel that surrounds the bicarb. From marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum down to British 800m superstar Keely Hodgkinson, the list of champions to have praised its impact since its launch three years ago is lengthy. 'I'd always heard horror stories about bicarb, people getting it wrong, so I was a bit 'Oh, what if it does that to me?'' Hodgkinson said shortly before winning silver at the 2023 World Championships. 'But I've never had a problem with it.' In Paris last summer she was slurping it down before storming to gold, so too clubmate Georgia Hunter-Bell ahead of her storming run to 1500m bronze. 'In the 80s people would head to the supermarket, stick the bicarb in water, drink it and it would come out both ends pretty violently,' Carr adds. 'But we have almost zero complaints about GI distress now.' Flycarb and Mnstry, a German company more established in cycling, have joined a burgeoning consumer market with the latter recently bringing a tablet version to the public. And its success is beginning to filter down to the grassroots with more and more club runners slurping it down a couple of hours before competing. Gray's advice is resist all urge to chew – that would negate the gel's protection against tummy troubles – and then watch your personal bests tumble. 'In terms of the marginal gains, as Team Sky popularised it, alongside caffeine it's probably the biggest you can get,' he adds. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
'Outstanding servant': AFL world reacts amid sad 27-year first for Cornes family
AFL fans are commending Port Adelaide for their difficult call to part ways with assistant coach Chad Cornes, ending a 27-year connection for the famed Cornes family. Chad Cornes is one of the longest-serving figures in Port Adelaide's history, having played 239 games for the club and then becoming an assistant coach. After playing for Port from 1998 to 2011, Cornes returned to coach their SANFL side in 2016 and then became an AFL assistant at the end of 2017. But incoming head coach Josh Carr - who will take over from Ken Hinkley next season - has made his first major decision to axe Cornes. Cornes and Carr were actually premiership teammates in Port's flag-winning season in 2004, but Carr has identified the need for a shake-up in the club's coaching ranks. Port made the announcement about Cornes' departure on Tuesday, after Hinkley's weekly media conference. "Chad has been an outstanding servant of our club as a premiership player, as a coach within our program since returning at the end of 2015 and of course as a member of our Hall of Fame," said the club's football boss Chris Davies. "Given his tenure at the club we wanted to provide Chad with clarity as early as possible so he has maximum time to consider his future." The Cornes family's connection to South Australian footy dates back decades. Father Graham was the inaugural coach of the Adelaide Crows in 1991, and held the role until 1994. He previously played for Glenelg in the 60s and South Adelaide in the 80s, and also coached the South Australian state team. Chad's younger brother Kane played 300 games for Port from 2001 to 2015, and has since transitioned into a role in the media. Kane holds roles with Channel 7, and SEN radio, and has become one of the most talked-about analysts in the game. Chad's departure from Port marks the first time in 27 years (dating back to 1998) that at least one member of the Cornes family hasn't held a role at an AFL club as either a player or coach. It means Port will soon have at least two vacancies on their coaching staff, with Hinkley set to hand over the reins to Carr in 2026. RELATED: Family of AFL and Sydney wans legend set to sell Brownlow Medal Rival coach reaches out to Michael Voss as pressure mounts on Carlton Port announced their succession plan in the pre-season, revealing that Hinkley will step down at the end of 2025. He's slowly been helping Carr step into the head-coaching role, including during a recent game against Carlton in which Carr appeared to be running the show. "It's unusual," Kane Cornes said on Channel 7 when he spotted Hinkley at the back of the coach's box and Carr down the front. "He's in the back row of the box and it looks like Josh Carr will be pulling the strings tonight. Just the way Carr is positioned in the box, it looks like Ken will have a more hands-off approach." On social media, Port fans expressed their sadness that Chad Cornes is departing. However the general consensus is the club needs to make tricky calls to set them up for long-term success. The right move. Carr making tough calls already? Great stuff. — Nick Turner (@nickturner_11) July 8, 2025 Legend of the club. Good move though Ports. Thanks Chad. — . (@coachjc88) July 8, 2025 Like this from Carr.. shows he isn't going to be Ken's clone and will make his own path.. exactly what is needed. I'm hoping for big changes, otherwise we may as well have just kept Ken — ScoVo (@Sco_Vo) July 8, 2025 Legend of the club as a player but god damn.. this is well overdue a step in the right direction. — Samuel Power 🇦🇺 (@SamuelPower68) July 8, 2025 with AAP
ABC News
08-07-2025
- Sport
- ABC News
Port Adelaide assistant coach Chad Cornes to depart club at end of 2025 AFL season
Power Premiership player and current assistant coach Chad Cornes has been told he is being let go by the Port Adelaide Football Club. Cornes, 45, who is one of the club's most decorated players, was part of the Power's 2004 Premiership team and was inducted into the Port Adelaide Hall of Fame in 2023. He played 239 games for the Power before retiring in 2011 and joining the Giants in 2012 as a player and coach. He then returned to Port Adelaide in 2015 to coach the team's reserves side. Port Adelaide general manager of football Chris Davies said the club wanted to tell Cornes of its decision "as early as possible". "Given his tenure at the club, we wanted to provide Chad with clarity as early as possible so he has maximum time to consider his future." The decision to not renew Cornes's contract came as his Premiership teammate Josh Carr prepares to take over as Power senior coach in 2026, when current coach, Ken Hinkley steps down. It also came as the Power's board considers the future of another Premiership player, Warren Tredrea, over concerns that have been raise over content posted online. On the Power's website Cornes was described as a "cult figure in the heart and minds of Port Adelaide supporters". The brother of fellow Port Adelaide premiership player, Kane, Chad coached the club's SANFL side in 2016 and 2017. He was given the defensive coaching role in 2021 before being moved to the take care of the forwards in 2022, where he has remained. In its statement Port Adelaide said: "In arrangement with the AFL Coaches Association, clubs are requested to inform assistant coaches by August 1 as to whether they will be signed for the following season." ABC commentator and Port Adelaide Premiership teammate Dean Brogan said he was "shocked" by the club's decision. "I know Josh and Chad are pretty good mates, but putting mateship aside, Josh has got a big job to do moving forward, and he probably feels like he might just need some fresh ideas." Brogan said that he was at the Giants when Cornes first moved into coaching just over 10 years ago. "Chad has been in the game the best part of 30 years, I reckon, with coaching and playing, so you know it might be good for Chad too. "When you've been doing it for a long time and you're in your mid 40s, maybe you want to do something different and have a go at pivoting. "He's had a good go at Port, he's been a wonderful coach under Ken, and they've had a bit of success with that coaching regime that's been there for the last 10 years.
