Carbonated Water May Aid Weight Loss

Carbonated Water May Aid Weight Loss
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*New research suggests that carbonated water may offer a small boost to weight loss by speeding up digestion, improving glucose absorption, and helping with satiety. However, experts emphasize that it should not be relied upon as a primary weight-loss method. 

While sparkling water can be a healthier alternative to sugary drinks, it may cause bloating or digestive discomfort for some individuals. Researchers stress that a balanced diet and regular exercise remain essential for sustainable weight management. For those who enjoy fizzy drinks, unsweetened sparkling water with a splash of natural juice is a better option than soda.

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In the study, scientists used previous research to compare the process of drinking carbonated water with the process of hemodialysis – when blood is filtered to remove waste and excess water, because the kidneys no longer can. During hemodialysis treatment, which alters carbon dioxide levels in the blood, blood glucose levels fall. 

This suggests that carbon dioxide may help speed up glucose absorption, which is why drinking fizzy water may indirectly promote weight loss — because an excess of blood sugar tells the body to stop burning fat and start storing it. But study author Akira Takahashi, of the Dialysis Center at Tesseikai Neurosurgery Hospital in Japan, said the glucose reduction brought on by hemodialysis is “minimal,” so drinking carbonated water is not a “standalone solution for weight loss.”

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Photo: Rick Elkins/Getty Images

“A balanced diet and regular physical activity remain crucial components of sustainable weight management,” he said in a news release.

“Moderation is key to avoiding discomfort while still enjoying the possible metabolic benefits of carbonated water,” Takahashi added.

Experts say the best sparkling waters to try are those made without added sugar, artificial sweeteners, or other additives.

“Being hydrated sufficiently can massively help your weight-loss journey, so whether still water sits with you best or sparkling water, go with what works the best,” Emily Morse told Women’s Health.

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