For people on a weight loss journey this January, the choice between still and sparkling water could have a surprising effect.
New research suggests fizzy water might help weight loss by boosting the blood sugar uptake and metabolism, which is the rate at which the body uses energy.
The research by Tesseikai Neurosurgery Hospital in Japan suggests that carbon dioxide in fizzy water could speed up the absorption of glucose by red blood cells.
The author observed that this minimises spikes and dips in blood levels, which might help the body burn fat more effectively.
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