A study involving 2, people set out to determine what effects consumption of colas and other carbonated beverages had on bone mineral density. This is due to the fact that cola beverages have phosphorus , which can increase the loss of calcium from the body through the kidneys. A case report states that the acids and sugars in these drinks have acidogenic and cariogenic potential and can cause erosion of the enamel.
There is a misconception that the carbon dioxide gas, dissolved in carbonated water as carbonic acid, is highly acidic and can damage teeth. The bottom line: If you have stomach issues and experience flare-ups after drinking carbonated water, you may be better off eliminating this beverage from your diet. While plain carbonated water is a better choice than sugary beverages like soda, juice, or sweet tea, a small study revealed that plain carbonated water increased a hunger hormone called ghrelin in men.
Even the beloved LaCroix may not be so perfect. But more research is needed to confirm this outcome on a larger scale and in women. While carbonated water is just water plus air, some bottled seltzers and flavor enhancers contain sodium, natural and artificial acids, flavors, sweeteners, and other additives. All of these could contain hidden calories and extra sodium.
Also, these additives can lead to cavities and weight gain over time, studies show , so read labels carefully. Always read the ingredient list and keep a look out for additives like sodium and sugar to avoid negative consequences for your teeth and body. If it is a flavored seltzer then the ingredients should read: carbonated water, natural flavor. Because of the sodium content, you might want to avoid club soda and definitely check with a doctor if you have any underlying health issues that call for restricted sodium.
Good news for us seltzer lovers, this magical tonic a bit hyperbolic, sure, but certainly how I feel about it has the same hydrating benefits as plain water — if you drink it plain. Plain seltzer without additional additives can be as hydrating as water. If seltzer is as hydrating as water, can you drink it when you work out? The seltzer made me feel like burping and threw off my breathing flow.
Seltzer is indeed, harsh on your teeth, but not if you drink it right and in moderation. Club soda, which is commonly used as a mixer in most environments and not often consumed on its own, is similar to seltzer but it has a few different compounds added to it to try and ease the taste and make it more palatable for being a mixer. These compounds are often a mix of sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride, and potassium sulfate, leading to a high sodium content compared to other carbonated waters, but because club soda is a mixer, this salty aspect is often not looked at.
Finally, there is tonic water, which is flavored with quinine a bitter, naturally occurring chemical , sodium benzoate a preservative agent , flavoring agents, and often corn syrup. While tonic water may have sodium content in it, its overall taste is going to be obscured by the flavoring agents, citric acid, and the quinine as well as the gin that is often added to tonic water, meaning that it is unlikely that this carbonated water is going to present your salty problem.
What this means for you is that, typically, the only salty carbonated water that you are going to encounter is sparkling mineral water.
The question then becomes a matter of why there is salt in your carbonated water, and what you should do about it. There are two reasons why people taste salt in their carbonated water. The first is because the salt was one of the naturally occurring minerals from a mineral spring, and it just so happens that the sodium content is high enough to affect the taste of the sparkling water, and the second reason is that the salt was added during processing for the sake of taste.
Furthermore, mineral water was times less damaging than a sugary soft drink 3. In one study, carbonated beverages showed strong potential to destroy enamel — but only if they contained sugar. In fact, a non-carbonated sweet beverage Gatorade was more harmful than a carbonated sugar-free drink Diet Coke 4.
Another study placed samples of tooth enamel in various beverages for up to 24 hours. The sugar-sweetened carbonated and non-carbonated beverages resulted in significantly greater enamel loss than their diet counterparts 5. A review of several studies found that the combination of sugar and carbonation may lead to severe dental decay 6.
However, plain sparkling water appears to pose little risk to dental health. Only the sugary types are harmful 7. Sugar-sweetened carbonated beverages can erode tooth enamel, but plain carbonated water appears relatively harmless. Carbonated water may benefit your digestive health in several ways.
Studies suggest that sparkling water may improve swallowing ability in both young and older adults 8 , 9 , In one study, 16 healthy people were asked to repeatedly swallow different liquids. Carbonated water showed the strongest ability to stimulate the nerves responsible for swallowing 9. Another study showed that the combination of cold temperature and carbonation strengthened these beneficial effects Those with the most frequent, severe symptoms experienced the greatest relief Carbonated water may also extend feelings of fullness after meals to a greater extent than plain water.
Sparkling water may help food remain in your stomach longer, which can trigger a greater sensation of fullness In a controlled study in 19 healthy young women, fullness scores were higher after the participants drank 8 ounces ml of soda water, compared with after drinking still water People who experience constipation may find that drinking sparkling water helps relieve their symptoms.
In a 2-week study in 40 older individuals who had experienced a stroke, average bowel movement frequency nearly doubled in the group that drank carbonated water, compared with the group that drank tap water.
One controlled study examined 21 people with chronic digestive issues. After 15 days, those who drank carbonated water experienced significant improvements in digestive symptoms, constipation, and gallbladder emptying
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