Why Sparkling Water May (Or May Not) Help You Lose Weight [Video]

Key Takeaways

Carbonated water lowers blood sugar levels, which may promote weight loss, new research showsBut the benefit is likely to be smallThe study author affirmed that exercise and a balanced diet remain the keys to shedding extra pounds

THURSDAY, Jan. 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Chalk up a partial win for health influencers who tout the slimming benefits of sparkling waters.

New research out of Japan affirms that carbonated water may, indeed, promote weight loss by lowering blood sugar levels, allowing cells to burn fat between meals for energy more efficiently.

But don’t buy a smaller wardrobe just yet. The findings suggest that any benefit is small.

Blood sugar levels dropped only temporarily, and study author Dr. Akira Takahashi said the carbonated water would have only a small impact on calorie consumption.

“Carbonated water is not a standalone solution for weight loss,” he wrote in the study, which was published Jan. 20 in the journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health.

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