Can Sparking Water Aid Weight Loss? Here's How It Works

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January 23, 2025, 9:40 AM

• •Carbonated water may offer slight benefits for weight loss, according to a new study.
• •The researchers found that carbon dioxide in carbonated water can enhance glucose utilization.
• •The researchers noted that the beneficial effects are so small and it is difficult to expect weight loss effects solely from the CO2 in carbonated water.

New research suggests that sparkling water may offer slight benefits for weight loss, revealing the exact mechanism behind its potential effect. The researchers found that a similar mechanism could occur when people consume carbonated water, potentially offering slight metabolic benefits. However, the researchers noted the beneficial effects are so small and it is difficult to expect weight loss effects solely from the CO2 in carbonated water. They suggest that carbonated water should be "integrated into a broader strategy of healthy living rather than relied on as a primary weight loss tool."

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