Research suggesting sparkling water could lower blood glucose levels in published in the BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.
New research into the potential health effects of fizzy water has uncovered some surprising benefits, alongside a few drawbacks.
The study indicates that sparkling water may aid weight loss by enhancing glucose uptake and boosting metabolism. However, researchers and experts caution that these effects are likely to be minimal in practice. That said, experts suggest sparkling water could support weight loss indirectly.
The research, published in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health, investigated claims that sparkling water was a potential slimming aid by speeding up digestion andlowering blood sugar levels.
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