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Sparkling water is generally considered a healthy drink choice.
This isnt the first time researchers have linked carbonated water with weight management.
A previous study suggested that sipping carbonated water makes you feel full, which could preventovereatingand weight gain.
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Heres what experts say about whether your choice of water can significantly affect your health.
How Could Sparkling Water Lower Blood Sugar Levels?
Dont expect major changes to your weight after drinking a few glasses of bubbly water.
The report notes that blood sugar only drops about 9.5 grams during a four-hour hemodialysis session.
Compared to that, the impact of CO2 in carbonated water is not a standalone solution for weight loss.
There probably is something metabolically going on.
But its still kind of in its infancy, she added.
Should You Add Sparkling Water To Your Diet for Weight Loss?
If sparkling water can help manage your blood glucose, it could also affect how your body stores fat.
Carbonated water alone is unlikely to contribute significantly to weight loss.
A balanced diet and regular exercise remain essential for effective weight management, Takahashi added.
Can Carbonated Water Cause Weight Gain?
If it just says water and carbonation, that would be ideal, Welstead added.
The [fewer] ingredients, the better overall.
New research suggests that fizzy water helps lower blood sugar and aid with weight loss.
But, experts say more research is needed.
If you enjoy drinking bubbly water, its fine to have as part of a well-balanced diet.
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