Russell Wilson's Miracle Water Reviewed

Do Recovery Water's nanobubbles prevent concussions?

By JOHN LOCANTHI

As we all know, water is the essence of wetness and wetness is the essence of life. It is also a trending product in bottled form. Some health-conscious grocery stores now have aisles dedicated solely to water. But it might have health benefits beyond being an essential liquid for all life, according to Russell Wilson, a man who invested in a company that sells bottled water. 


The Seattle Seahawks' starting quarterback took to Twitter to proclaim that Recovery Water helped prevent him from suffering in-game concussion to lead the team to a comeback victory against Green Bay in the playoffs last season.
Once I got past the idea of a person making wild claims after suffering a potential brain injury, I picked up some Recovery Water to try it on my own. I have to my knowledge never suffered a concussion. However, my current exercise regimen has been leaving me sore and tired. “Electro-kinetically modified Recovery Water [that] is proven to optimize your body’s natural recovery process and reduce the pain and inflammation that often comes with an active lifestyle” certainly couldn’t hurt, could it? I mean, it sounds science-y enough.

It comes in two three flavors: “essence of fresh peach,” “essence of fresh cucumber & mint” and regular water. My nearest Haggen had three of the last and only one of the first left when I arrived. “It’s been flying off the shelves!” the checkout clerk informed me. You might want to call ahead to make sure it’s in stock if you would like to drink of the miracle water. They cost $2.19 per 16.9 oz bottle at Haggen, with a 20 cent discount on the last peach one because maybe the essence wasn’t fresh anymore. 

You notice a subtle difference when you pour the miracle water into a glass. It’s still a clear, non-alcoholic liquids to be sure, but the Recovery Water seems for lack of a better word, heavier. It doesn’t splash up as much. there are some tiny bubbles, called “nanobubbles,” in this water. It also has an expiration date.

This being a taste between waters—Recovery Water, Recovery Water with peach, and delicious, fluoridated Beaverton water—the differences are going to be subtle. Peach stands out due to being only entrant with a flavoring agent, which I mean in the faintest way possible. Imagine drinking from the tap after someone dumped a Snapple in the reservoir and you have a flavor akin to this. The regular tastes like, well, water. Those with more developed palates might be able to detect more noticeable differences between Recovery Water and unenhanced water, but not I. The Recovery Water also has an odd, lingering finish instead of water's usual crispness.

Russell Wilson’s patented miracle water hasn’t made my pec-shaped moobs any less sore so far. The scab on my ear remains in place. It still hurts when I put too much pressure on my left foot. I feel a slight head rush, but that might be from the placebo effect.

It’s water. The bottle lists added electrolytes (calcium chloride, magnesium chloride and potassium bicarbonate), but it’s water.
Left to right: peach, regular, tap water

 

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