We know that sparkling or sparkling water is still very good and in some cases it also helps to digest after an overly heavy meal. Many therefore wonder if drinking sparkling water is bad for your health and it can be said that in general it does not cause any particular harm, but there are obviously some things to consider. Is sparkling water bad for you? Sparkling water isn’t bad, but like many (if not all) other things, it’s good to drink without overdoing it, especially if you suffer from an upset stomach. Sparkling water is that water with added carbon dioxide (CO2), which can naturally flow from springs.
It can also be produced artificially, in bottling companies but also comfortably from the tap at home. Now let’s see the merits of sparkling water. Thanks to its multiple bubbles, sparkling water tickles our palate by stimulating the taste receptors and, if drunk before a meal, it may be able to reduce appetite since it dilates the walls of our stomach. If consumed, however, during the meal, it contributes to the production of gastric juices and moreover, as mentioned above, it is particularly suitable for people with digestive difficulties, since it slightly increases the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
The important thing to point out, however, is that sparkling water can cause teeth problems, as the carbon dioxide it contains attacks the enamel, so it is recommended to be consumed through a straw. so as to be able to avoid contact with the teeth. Who is it not recommended for? This drink is not recommended for people suffering from diseases of the digestive system such as gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux and ulcers. Additionally, commercial sparkling waters can often be high in sodium, so those on a sodium-restricted diet should not overdo it at all.
Tap water: Using tap water from our home to produce sparkling water using a carbonator has no particular contraindication, given the good quality of the water. flowing from our taps. With the help of a carbonator, it is also possible to choose the preferred level of carbonation, so from slightly sparkling to medium to very sparkling. As with any other food we consume, the rule that it’s good to eat a little of everything and too much of nothing also applies to good sparkling water.