Eight side effects of drinking soda

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Carbonated water itself looks harmless. But not all of it is good for your health.

Carbonated water is water mixed with carbon dioxide. If you add sugar, dyes, and other substances to such water, you can get Coca-Cola and other sweet carbonated drinks.

Here's what happens to your body if you drink sparkling water regularly.

Your body will be better hydrated. Like plain water without gas, sparkling water helps replenish the body's fluid balance. There is no scientific evidence that sparkling water is harmful to your health, says nutritionist Mary Wirtz.

You will enjoy drinking water more. The bubbles in sparkling water contribute to this. You can also add lemon juice or fruit slices to it.

You may experience bloating.When you drink carbonated water, you swallow more air than usual. The gas bubbles can cause bloating, which is especially unpleasant for those with irritable bowel syndrome. On the other hand, carbonated water can make you feel fuller and less hungry.

You may gain weight.And this is proven by scientific studies. If carbonated water contains artificial sweeteners, they can have a bad effect on blood sugar levels, digestion and cause serious side effects. Also, during experiments on rats and humans, scientists found that the fizz in drinks, which is caused by carbon dioxide, causes the release of the hunger hormone. And this can lead to overeating.

You can lose weight. Studies show that diet soda with 0% calories is really effective for weight loss. Carbonated water with zero calories and without dyes, artificial sweeteners can also work. Therefore, you can replace sweet drinks with it for weight loss.

Teeth can start to decay. Soda water can have a lower pH than regular water, which can eventually lead to enamel erosion. A study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association found that soda (especially citrus-flavored), sugary sodas, and fruit juices dissolve minerals in teeth.

You’ll be more alert. A study published in Physiological Behavior found that soda can make you feel more alert and motivated, and improve blood flow to the brain and blood pressure, compared to plain water.

Some sodas can cause health problems. Some sodas may contain dangerous levels of synthetic chemicals called PFAS. Scientists believe there is a link between these chemicals and liver disease, changes in the immune system and thyroid function, insulin dysregulation, kidney disease, and certain types of cancer.