Carbonated drinks known as sparkling, fizzy, seltzer and soda waters are thought to impact the waistline. A new study weighs in, but don’t expect too much.

Sparkling water fans might be interested to know the carbonated drink may “promote weight loss”, according to a recent paper published in the BMJ Nutrition Prevention and Health. The study suggested ...

The researchers found that the carbon dioxide in carbonated water is absorbed into the bloodstream, where it’s converted into bicarbonate ions to maintain a pH balance. This causes red blood cells to ...

Once in the blood, CO2 is rapidly converted into bicarbonate ions as part of a process that maintains pH balance. This conversion then causes red blood cells to become more alkaline, Takahashi said.