The bubbles in sparkling water are created by adding carbon dioxide to filtered water. It reacts to produce carbonic acid, which makes sparkling water more acidic (a pH of about 3.5) than still ...

Sparkling water that's naturally carbonated comes from springs or wells, which contains carbon dioxide bubbles from underground gasses that dissolve in the water, Grace Derocha, a registered ...

In terms of both dental and overall health, however, plain sparkling water is a far better alternative than sugary sodas. One in vitro study showed sparkling mineral water was slightly more damaging ...

The more popular theory is that carbonated water may lead to weight loss. Fizzy bubbles may boost a feeling of fullness, and water itself helps the body burn fat by boosting metabolism — in fact ...

“CO2 in carbonated water may promote weight loss by enhancing glucose uptake and metabolism in red blood cells,” a study published Jan. 20 in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health says.

When you drink carbonated water, the bubbles can slightly expand the stomach, signaling to the brain that you're full—making it especially useful for managing portion sizes and overall calorie ...

Tamieka, our editorial assistant and a daily sparkling water drinker, also ranked it her top pick for its great taste and delightful bubbles. Meg also raved over its “spicy, lemony” flavor.

Learn why, below. Is carbonated water bad for your gut? Thanks to carbonated water’s bubbles, some people report feeling gassy and/or bloated from drinking carbonated water in excess.

Whether you call it seltzer, carbonated, or sparkling, there’s no denying the popularity of fizzy, flavored water. While some sparking water achieves its effervescence naturally, most get their ...

Waterloo Watermelon Sparkling Water This company gets the aroma right, but there’s so little flavor essence that it’s nearly lost in the bubbles. $4.49 for a 12-pack at Whole Foods. (2 stars) ...

The bubbles in sparkling water are created by adding carbon dioxide to filtered water. It reacts to produce carbonic acid, which makes sparkling water more acidic (a pH of about 3.5) than still ...