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| | Full disclosure: I'm the one who submitted today's question. Yes, it was me! | | Once upon a time, I didn't understand the appeal of carbonated water at all. In fact, I regarded it as wasteful and unnecessary. Then, I got my first office job where the fridge was always stocked with La Croix. I learned that popping a chilled sparkling water eases the monotony of working just enough for it to feel like a good idea every day. It was all downhill from there. Nowadays, I drink the stuff with pretty much every meal. | | Today, Lisa Valente, close friend of the newsletter team and registered dietitian at Healthline, is here to help us understand the pros and cons of drinking seltzer water. | | | | Bottoms up,
Ginger Wojcik
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Ginger Wojcik
May 5, 2024 • 3 min read | | | |  | | | Q: | I drink TONS of seltzer water. Is there any reason I need to limit how much I drink? | | | A: | Sparkling water is a great beverage choice because it doesn't have added sugar or calories, hydrates like regular water, and still feels a little special.
I'm a huge sparkling water fan myself, but drinking "TONS" may not be your best bet. One problem with drinking only seltzer is that it's more acidic than flat water, so drinking lots of it isn't great for our tooth enamel. Additionally, you miss out on the teeth-protective benefits of fluoridated tap water by drinking lots of fizzy water instead. The bubbles may also make you feel a little bloated.
There isn't much research on how much carbonated water is too much. But if you're experiencing signs of tooth decay and/or digestive discomfort, you might want to drink less of it.
Most people have a problem with not drinking enough water, though — so if sparkling water helps you stay hydrated, it might be a great option. There's also such a thing as drinking too much water, so try not to overdo it with your beverages. | | | | | | | Want to learn more about food, diets, cooking, or some other nutrition subject? Let us know at nutritionedition@healthline.com and we'll look into it for you! (Heads up, we may use your response in an upcoming newsletter.) | | | | | More bubbles, please | | | | | | |  | | Drinkmate OmniFizz Sparkling Water and Soda Maker | | If you drink sparkling water daily like I do, you've probably noticed that it makes a mark on your grocery bill. And even though aluminum is a highly recyclable material, it still doesn't feel great filling my bin with so many empty cans. Investing in a sparkling water maker will help solve both of those problems. This one from Drinkmate is one of the most reputable options out there. | | | | Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Store's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Store are owned by RVO Health. | | | | | | | | | | | | What we're digesting | | 💪 Could this simple diet tweak add years to your life? Some research suggests it could. But there's a lot we still don't know. | | 💝 What to know about metastatic breast cancer in your 50s. Learning about the condition may help you feel more in control and plan for what lies ahead. | | 🍪 The best sugar substitutes for people with diabetes. FYI, artificial sweeteners may not always be the best choice for managing your blood glucose. | | ☀️ This common vitamin may boost the effectiveness of immunotherapy for cancer. The gut microbiome may hold the key to understanding why. | | | Thanks for reading, friends! I hope you all get some sunshine this weekend. | | | Until next time, |  | Take care of yourself, and we'll see
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