Matteo Bassetti, a medical and scientific communicator and infectious disease professor at the University of Genoa, put it plainly. \u201cIt is not a magic wand.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What the study suggests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The debate was revived by Japanese physician Akira Takahashi of Tesseikai Neurosurgical Hospital, who proposed a possible link between carbon dioxide in sparkling water and glucose metabolism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read More: Two Irish coffee shops made the list of the best in the world, and people can\u2019t stop talking about it<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nIn simple terms, glucose is the sugar your body uses for energy, and metabolism is the way the body turns that fuel into work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The comparison comes from dialysis<\/a>, a treatment that filters blood when kidneys cannot do the job well enough. In the dialysis example, the glucose use cited was only a little more than two teaspoons over a four-hour treatment, a reminder that any sparkling-water effect would likely be small.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy bubbles may help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Italian expert\u2019s take is more practical. Bubbles can stretch the stomach a little, and that sensation may help some people feel full sooner. Drink a glass before lunch, and you may notice that the first plate feels like enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Does that happen for everyone? No. Appetite is shaped by sleep, stress, hormones, habits, and the food sitting on the table. Still, for some people, that small feeling of fullness can be one more helpful nudge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The soda swap matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Here is where sparkling water may have its strongest case. If a person reaches for plain seltzer instead of soda, sweet tea, or another sugary drink, the change can reduce added sugar and calories without making the day feel more restrictive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says sugary drinks are a leading source of added sugar in the American diet, and frequent intake is linked with weight gain, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, tooth decay, and other health problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\nRead More: Albert Einstein, scientist: \u201cImagination is more important than knowledge\u201d<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nIn everyday terms, this is not about chasing a miracle drink. It is about not letting your drink quietly work against you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hydration still comes first<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Many people do not drink enough water because they find it boring. That is where bubbles can help. If the fizz makes you reach for water<\/a> more often, that is a win.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPlain sparkling water has no sugar and usually no calories, so it can fit into a healthy routine much like still water. The trick is reading labels, because flavored products can include sweeteners, sodium, or acids that change the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/okdiario.com\/metabolic\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bat-coronavirus-human-cell-entry-research-1.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
By identifying specific bat coronaviruses that can interact with human cells, researchers are developing targeted surveillance to prevent future viral spillovers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nYour stomach may disagree<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There is a catch. Carbonated water can cause burping, gas, or bloating, especially in people with sensitive digestion. Anyone with reflux, stomach ulcers, or irritable bowel syndrome should pay attention to symptoms instead of forcing the habit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mayo Clinic describes irritable bowel syndrome as a condition that can involve belly pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, or both. With reflux, stomach acid moves back toward the esophagus and causes heartburn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In people already dealing with those problems, extra gas may not feel like a small detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What about teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Plain sparkling water is not the same as soda. It is slightly acidic because of carbonation, but without sugar it is generally a better choice than soft drinks. That said, sipping acidic flavored waters all day is not ideal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\nRead More: Viagra may be hiding an effect nobody saw coming, and now experts are linking it to Alzheimer\u2019s<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe American Dental Association says plain sparkling water is generally fine for teeth, while added flavors, citric acid, and constant sipping can raise erosion concerns. The simplest fix is easy. Keep it plain most of the time, drink it with meals, and do not let it fully replace fluoridated tap water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A small habit, not a shortcut<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The seven-point message comes down to common sense. Sparkling water may support hydration, make water more enjoyable, increase fullness for some people, help digestion in some cases, and cut the need for sugary drinks. It may also save money and plastic when made with a home carbonator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But it is not medicine, and it is not a diet plan. At the end of the day, weight control still depends mostly on food choices, physical activity, sleep, and consistency. Sparkling water can be a useful sidekick, not the hero of the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main study has been published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Can a glass of sparkling water really help you lose weight? The idea sounds too easy, and that is exactly … <\/p>\n
Why bubbles may help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Italian expert\u2019s take is more practical. Bubbles can stretch the stomach a little, and that sensation may help some people feel full sooner. Drink a glass before lunch, and you may notice that the first plate feels like enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Does that happen for everyone? No. Appetite is shaped by sleep, stress, hormones, habits, and the food sitting on the table. Still, for some people, that small feeling of fullness can be one more helpful nudge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The soda swap matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Here is where sparkling water may have its strongest case. If a person reaches for plain seltzer instead of soda, sweet tea, or another sugary drink, the change can reduce added sugar and calories without making the day feel more restrictive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says sugary drinks are a leading source of added sugar in the American diet, and frequent intake is linked with weight gain, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, tooth decay, and other health problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read More: Albert Einstein, scientist: \u201cImagination is more important than knowledge\u201d<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nIn everyday terms, this is not about chasing a miracle drink. It is about not letting your drink quietly work against you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hydration still comes first<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Many people do not drink enough water because they find it boring. That is where bubbles can help. If the fizz makes you reach for water<\/a> more often, that is a win.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPlain sparkling water has no sugar and usually no calories, so it can fit into a healthy routine much like still water. The trick is reading labels, because flavored products can include sweeteners, sodium, or acids that change the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBy identifying specific bat coronaviruses that can interact with human cells, researchers are developing targeted surveillance to prevent future viral spillovers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nYour stomach may disagree<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There is a catch. Carbonated water can cause burping, gas, or bloating, especially in people with sensitive digestion. Anyone with reflux, stomach ulcers, or irritable bowel syndrome should pay attention to symptoms instead of forcing the habit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mayo Clinic describes irritable bowel syndrome as a condition that can involve belly pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, or both. With reflux, stomach acid moves back toward the esophagus and causes heartburn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In people already dealing with those problems, extra gas may not feel like a small detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What about teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Plain sparkling water is not the same as soda. It is slightly acidic because of carbonation, but without sugar it is generally a better choice than soft drinks. That said, sipping acidic flavored waters all day is not ideal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\nRead More: Viagra may be hiding an effect nobody saw coming, and now experts are linking it to Alzheimer\u2019s<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe American Dental Association says plain sparkling water is generally fine for teeth, while added flavors, citric acid, and constant sipping can raise erosion concerns. The simplest fix is easy. Keep it plain most of the time, drink it with meals, and do not let it fully replace fluoridated tap water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A small habit, not a shortcut<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The seven-point message comes down to common sense. Sparkling water may support hydration, make water more enjoyable, increase fullness for some people, help digestion in some cases, and cut the need for sugary drinks. It may also save money and plastic when made with a home carbonator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But it is not medicine, and it is not a diet plan. At the end of the day, weight control still depends mostly on food choices, physical activity, sleep, and consistency. Sparkling water can be a useful sidekick, not the hero of the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main study has been published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Can a glass of sparkling water really help you lose weight? The idea sounds too easy, and that is exactly … <\/p>\n
Plain sparkling water has no sugar and usually no calories, so it can fit into a healthy routine much like still water. The trick is reading labels, because flavored products can include sweeteners, sodium, or acids that change the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is a catch. Carbonated water can cause burping, gas, or bloating, especially in people with sensitive digestion. Anyone with reflux, stomach ulcers, or irritable bowel syndrome should pay attention to symptoms instead of forcing the habit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mayo Clinic describes irritable bowel syndrome as a condition that can involve belly pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, or both. With reflux, stomach acid moves back toward the esophagus and causes heartburn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In people already dealing with those problems, extra gas may not feel like a small detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Plain sparkling water is not the same as soda. It is slightly acidic because of carbonation, but without sugar it is generally a better choice than soft drinks. That said, sipping acidic flavored waters all day is not ideal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The American Dental Association says plain sparkling water is generally fine for teeth, while added flavors, citric acid, and constant sipping can raise erosion concerns. The simplest fix is easy. Keep it plain most of the time, drink it with meals, and do not let it fully replace fluoridated tap water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The seven-point message comes down to common sense. Sparkling water may support hydration, make water more enjoyable, increase fullness for some people, help digestion in some cases, and cut the need for sugary drinks. It may also save money and plastic when made with a home carbonator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But it is not medicine, and it is not a diet plan. At the end of the day, weight control still depends mostly on food choices, physical activity, sleep, and consistency. Sparkling water can be a useful sidekick, not the hero of the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The main study has been published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Can a glass of sparkling water really help you lose weight? The idea sounds too easy, and that is exactly … <\/p>\nYour stomach may disagree<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What about teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Read More: Viagra may be hiding an effect nobody saw coming, and now experts are linking it to Alzheimer\u2019s<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
A small habit, not a shortcut<\/h2>\n\n\n\n