Is Carbonated Water Healthy Compared to Non Carbonated Water? Dr.Berg on Drinking Carbonated Water

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Today we’re going to answer the question, “is carbonated water healthier than non-carbonated water?”
I could find no evidence that carbonated water is better or worse for you than non-carbonated water. However, when I consume carbonated water, my digestion is better.
It could be because:
• Carbonic acid could buffer the pH
• It acidifies the digestive system
Bottled water pH - 7
Perrier pH - 5.5-5.8
Coca Cola pH - 2.5
Battery acid pH - 1.0
When you go below 7, things are more acidic. Because the stomach has the lowest pH of any part of the body, carbonic acid being a weak acid, might be better than regular water for some people.
Types of carbonated water:
Seltzer water - no minerals, carbonated
Club soda - minerals, carbonated
Tonic water - Quinine, carbonated
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[@stormwilliam6790]

I just like the taste. I can get the “soda” feel without all the added sugar and crap in a coke

[@uploadvidz4490]

That's exactly why I like it. Plus, it's good for gargling and rinsing your mouth.

[@NO-END]

The same reason I drink it. My girlfriend hated it at first but now she and her son are drinking it as well lol.

[@headspaceaudio7745]

And carbonated water tends to accentuate any flavoring used (wether it be lime etc) into a much tastier beverage

[@deontewhite6814]

@@Kube_Dog natural flavoring most the time isn't natural. It isn't really regulated by fda and all a company has to do is start with a a natural flavor then they can add whole bunch of chemical to it. I still consume stuff with it in it because it's better than the alternative of. If you do get it just try to get products where natural flavors is one of the last things listed. That means out of all the ingredients it is one of the least. But deff do research and come to a conclusion on your own. Who I helped in some way.

[@ttemoj]

Topo Chico so far my favorite.

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Well, that does it, no more battery acid for me.

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Lol I laughed when he said that lol

[@wyokat1335]

That made me laugh.

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Aww man :l

[@sjeasley9594]

😂😂

[@cocinaparaelalma282]

Thank you very much for your comment:)

[@mustafabaris9681]

Carbonated water can actually be a great substitute for alcohol if you quit drinking and need something to replace it .. I went cold turkey and quit alcohol 6 months ago .. Been drinking a lot of carbonated water since .. And it’s definitely working for me .. 😊😊

[@robertrouser]

Great job Mustafa👍

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Min Rob Rouser Thanks Min ..!

[@bambooshoot1085]

Keep on going and don't look back! :)

[@NA-vt6mz]

Mustafa Baris I have it in place of chilled beer really really cold it tastes amazing no more alchohol craving

[@mustafabaris9681]

Bamboo Shoot thanks : ))

[@lynny5510]

I started drinking carbonated water to help stop drinking soda. It actually worked! I have not had a soda in 5 years.

[@greasebob]

Doing the same and its working wonders. The fizz is what I need when drinking with a meal. Outside of meals, normal water is fine.

[@michellew157]

Same here. I started drinking carbonated water instead of drinking Sodas and it turned out to be a PERFECT substitute for me!!!! ❤️😁

[@mayam.3240]

I use carbonated water when I want a special drink. Mixing it with some lemon or lime luice is just perfect. This way I can get the special sensation without feeling bad afterwards.

[@MISSINGROGERHOWARTH]

Same! Only I use lemon juice and ACV in mine.......yummy!😋😊

[@EnchantedSmellyWolf]

I use singles to go mix

[@nicoleymacaroni]

Nothing is perfect only God Jesus Holy Spirit

[@rickstark85]

@@nicoleymacaroni I agree, Nicole, but what's that got to do with this comment?

[@haroldpierson5271]

Ahhhh, lime or and lemon juice... The missing link. Thanks for sharing....

[@brandnueweightloss]

As long as we are drinking water instead of anything else I'd say we are doing the right thing!

[@christophertutson4788]

It's not the simple Dr.

[@zphoniks_7156]

Any difference with flavoured water?

[@brandnueweightloss]

@@zphoniks_7156 My concentration is weight management and we haven't found any decrease in results when patients use added flavorings such as Mio.

[@maryrowe1616]

Staying well hydrated is so important. Drink mostly water if you can. If I want soda, I pour it over a lot of ice. I get a lot more water than soda that way.

[@maryrowe1616]

I find that a cup of hot water instead of hot coffee can be soothing toward the end of the day. Anything to stay well hydrated.

[@gabrielledipietro6071]

Three minutes is NOT a long video!👌👍 Thanks for taking so much time every day to teach us so such information about our health!! I really appreciate it! ❤️👸🏻

[@EMRE55TURK]

Carbonated water has been the perfect replacement for soda's for me. Cant even imagine drinking a soda with every meal anymore! They taste super sweet to me now.

[@matrixmirage2148]

After two months of dieting, and one on very strict keto diet, I can barely eat a whole apple or a banana: my eye and my brain wants them, but as soon as I take a bite, it tells me to stop And believe me, I was the worst carb and sugar addict ever: two-three energy drinks a day, a pack of smokes, some chocolate chip biscuits for late night studying, caramel, chocolate... jesus christ, it's a miracle that I didn't become diabetic

[@fatimanoorahmad8720]

@@matrixmirage2148 me2 same before!!!

[@larrymtz83]

im gonna try this, I've been trying to quit drinking coke or soda and watching this info i think is gonna help me a lot!

[@marcjtdc]

same here. I never drank sugary beverahes but the dirt root beer or dr pepper tastes so fake sweet now. I do drink diet drape and black cherry polar brand once in a while. Diet coke is disgusting now lol.

[@Chris-xk4bd]

@@matrixmirage2148 Whoa. Amazing what our bodies can do.

[@mahtinown-eel]

I quit drinking alcohol and soda when I started doing keto and bought a soda stream and now make my own carbonated water. It’s a nice substitute for both beer and soda

[@dsafety6213]

Dr Burg I get satiated from carbonated. I get nothing from water unless I add lemon. I’ve been keto 7 months. Lost 40 lbs. I owe you my life. Thanks for being my mentor. ( whether you know it or not)

[@QueenMeATL]

I love your honesty. "I don't know, but here's my experience/thoughts on it..". Thank you for all that you do, Dr. Berg!

[@paulyne2limmac]

I’ve been watching your videos for many months now and just decided to take 5min of my time to let you know that you are great ! I love your advice. You are unbiased and go straight to the point with always great content. Keep on doing this excellent work Doctor Berg ! 👍

[@singit3630]

Whoever came up with carbonated water was rocket science genius!!! It has ALWAYS been about the bubbles for me. No additives, no preservatives...the best 'carb' in life!!! 😂😂😂

[@mtanyctrainatlantamartatra7164]

🤣🤣🤣🤣👍🏿👍

[@hmm7808]

Weaker bones

[@Tate525]

​@@hmm7808No scientific evidence.

[@EmlynInTheMix]

Dr Berg always answering the questions on my mind!

[@saintvictorie]

I always had this question back of my head. Thanks doc!

[@roxismith6122]

Gotta admit I do love Coke but back in the day when I was working as a pediatric nurse, we used Coke to unclog feeding tubes and it made me think what the hell was it doing to my stomach?

[@abdulsalamkunnilan7405]

I am using it as pesticide in my aquaponics farm.

[@christinesmith7391]

You can put coke in the washing machine to make your jeans softer!

[@roxismith6122]

@@josephsilva3799 😂😂😂

[@rorror9684]

I use vinegar or lemon to clean my kitchen/bathroom sinks! Wow so scary what the hell are they doing to my stomach! Logic 0

[@RiceNGravy]

Okay, let’s get something straight here. I’m no advocate for Coke. But all those things y’all listed as uses for Coke have absolutely nothing to do with the poisons that lie within. It’s the CO2, which could be achieved just as easily with seltzer water.

[@jovialjuju4921]

It wasn’t long at all Dr Berg it was short and precised direct to the point unlike other videos on KZbin yours are always on point right away no mambo jumbo thank you good sir 😍❤️❤️❤️

[@lordfizzz]

I stopped drinking soda and alcohol years ago, and never drank enough water as it was. Seltzer really filled the gap for me. My moods, sleep patterns, energy, and general physical health has improved so drastically. Also havent had those gnarly indigestion flare ups that happened way too often

[@kkmullin]

Great and informative video. SHORT and to the point. Thanks! I am considering buying or making a DIY carbonation system. I much appreciate the pH info.

[@JojoandSelah]

Thank you so much, Dr. Berg. We really appreciate your videos!

[@fatimanoorahmad8720]

I used to drink 2 litre of sodas (coke sprite fanta) everyday! But when i understood that this could not continue i started drinking carbonated water! It helped me a lot! I enjoy it and afterwards i dont feel bad like with sodas! 😊😊😊

[@sassysb1]

Thanks for explaining the difference between seltzer, club, and tonic water!

[@lorinichols1847]

Oh, good! I was afraid you were going to ruin seltzer for me....

[@marcijlo]

So happy Dr cleared carbonated water as I love it!

[@gaijincoordinator2922]

I mean.. If you listen closely, he said that there's no evidence to either side.

[@marcijlo]

Gaijin Coordinator .....you right!

[@Kloxbyn]

@@Kube_Dog I think you just summed up nearly half of his subscriber base. He shares a lot of useful information for free, which is great but I always do my own research to confirm his suggestions, especially if I plan on using them.

[@kaleidoscope8743]

Check with a urologist before you decide

[@anac.mezynski8451]

On weekends I can drink up to 3 carbonated waters and always wondered if it was bad for me. Thx for the advice Doc. Appreciate it.

[@mogains]

You’re Always with the greatest content on KZbin. 👍🏼👊🏼👊🏼🇹🇹

[@sandraekhoff8937]

Thank you Dr. your videos are always FUN and HELPFUL!! Thank you so, so much!!

[@thelian_]

I quit from drinking alcohol early this year, before that I'd drank some few occasions in the year. Looks to be one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life. Now I prefer to make carbonated water drinks and I'm happy with it.

[@demetriusbell6780]

I was using enamas on the regular for constipation, it got so bad I even had to have surgery to remove the blockage after hemorrhoid surgery. I only drink carbonated water now, and I have no constipation symptoms.Along with fasting, it has helped to reset my digestive system

[@user-tx9kq5du9u]

When I had the hemorrhoids operation, he became constipated for 9 months, even though the hemorrhoids disappeared. Do you advise me to drink carbonated water? How many bottles of water do I drink a day? Is it possible to drink carbonated water on the same day?

[@wizkidsvideos]

Thanks. Finally, some information since I consume a bottle per day of Pellegrino or Perrier. ❤️❤️❤️

[@sl-te2xh]

Dr.Berg, always learn something new with every video. Your knowledge and supplements are the best

[@vodoakuji17]

Love your vids!

[@alexandrasophia24]

Thank you, and I was told by someone in the Health food store that Carbonated water is so unhealthy. I tried to lower my soda content and drink healthier drinks. Worry more about High Fructose corn syrup. Where I live, the H20 is so horrible down here, and you need a filter. You shared a lot in this video, and I will start buying the carbonated water Pierre and a few good brands.

[@CareySol_0228]

I love it bc when I am fasting it tends to curb a hunger pain & makes me feel full.

[@freddieivory625]

Thanks, very helpful!

[@m.r3681]

It’s great to hear this I love carbonated mineral water my dad got me hooked on it back in the early 60s..lol

[@fjhgh100]

San Pellegrino water seems to help with my digestion which is already impaired by my Crohn’s disease , I’ll continue to drink this tasty beverage along with my Matcha tea.

[@dliv1687]

Great video

[@geraldinecespedes6178]

Great video !

[@TechPeasant404]

Watch out for tonic water. Most brands I’ve seen have lots of sugar. It’s surprising, doesn’t taste sweet.

[@dollymix5]

I just checked out. Tonic water had almost 80% of sugar a coke can have. Others have about 50%. Still too much

[@TechPeasant404]

@@dollymix5 they do make a diet version of tonic water. I was just surprised that it even contains sugar due to its taste.

[@szilardretkes2703]

Thank you for the great video and the time you invested to make it, your work, passion and effort are greatly appreciated!

[@matrixmirage2148]

Jó látni egy magyart is ✌️ (A név az valódi? 🤔)

[@tanathornk]

For the first time in thousand years I finally opened a KZbin video that jump right in the topic. Thank you sir

[@rajaadawood5171]

Very informative 👍 Thanks a lot Dr Berg 🌸🌿💖

[@mikecrook8434]

Good information to know, as I've been drinking plain unflavored carbonated water for years and nothing else. It's like getting a treat every time I get thirsty. Sometimes I'll add 100% pure lemon juice to it.

[@maaifoediedelarey4335]

I've been flying long haul twice a year for past 8 years, can state without a doubt that pure tonic, or if that's not available, dry lemon carbonated, settles the stomach. That's all I drink on these flights.

[@eltocayo87]

I was waiting for Dr.Berg to do video on Sparking water. I live in Austin TX and Sparkling water is all over the place here, and I personally love it!

[@cipher940]

I've been drinking Topo Chico carbonated mineral water good price at HEB, thanks for info. Great day in SA TX equilux today.

[@Anthony-sn9kl]

About to get some Topo Chico now

[@Weave.seen.this.b4]

This wasn't too long, it was a great explanation. Sometimes you need to explain things in depth, but a 6 minutes video or 9 would be better with a skip ahead guide the first few seconds. I love these videos and appreciate what you're doing. Thank you. No desire for patreon?

[@ShahabKhan-uo9oi]

Thank you doc

[@hameensabir3900]

Thanks so much dr berg

[@apeacefulplace7854]

Just had some club soda for the first time wanting to water fast. I’m hooked. From a soda addict I like it.

[@ritalafleur3079]

When the Pellegrino goes on sale especially at Costco, ì buy it by the case. I do feel bloated from drinking it, but I so 💘 it and so does my family, especially ice cold

[@neobellator]

Hey Dr. Berg, great quick clip on carbonated water!! Just curious is it okay to mix carbonated water with amino acid powders and mineral electrolyte powders? Does the carbonic acid react with the powders in a negative way or it’s totally fine to mix?

[@Mariamaria-tr2xk]

Thank you!

[@expectador]

The phosphorous contained in any carbonated drink raises the phosphorous levels in your body, which in turn, automatically begins a process of returning it to normal levels (in your body) but in order to do that it needs calcium, so unless you take calcium supplements every time you have a carbonated drink, your body extracts the calcium from itself: your bones. Specifically your cheek and pelvic bones. So i’m gonna stick to non-carbonated water cause it definitely is safer.

[@danamiller5512]

I just had to hand this out as a chuckle when I was in high school and college I had a 64 GTO and the bumper had a little bit of fine rust on it. I would take a rag and soak it in Coca-Cola and then wipe the bumper down before I washed the car and the finish shined like it was brand new. Drop a dirty penny in a small glass of Coke and see what happens.

[@lel_m8]

great video!

[@Drberg]

Thank you kindly!

[@4runner4GOD]

I like bitter foods too. I am going to have to try the tonic water. Thank you! As some one else mentioned, love your honesty and being genuine!!

[@Drberg]

Thank you for your comment. Have a nice day!

[@QuabmasM]

I was informed that carbonated drinks are the worst thing to drink with food because they mess with the stomach acid not unlike taking an alkaseltzer or baking soda to relieve the stomach of its high acidity(something needed for proper digestion). So in other words, i was told though they help you to burp & sedate all the craziness going on in the stomach causing you to FEEL better, whats actually happening is that the stomach acid is weakened & no longer able to fully dissolve, digest, & absorb nutrients from the food we eat... ....which leads to a world of toxins in the body that lead to a world of disease & chronic illness over extended periods of time. I heard the best time to drink carbonated drinks is after youve given your food time to digest on its own in your stomach acids.(a source: Dr Glidden)

[@sambstone1]

suggestion: Use a darker pen when adding notes so we can see the text you're adding!

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I love your clips you are the best!

[@Drberg]

We deeply appreciate your feedback! Dr. Berg's Support Team

[@bbbt8090]

Thx Dr. BERG!

[@John-fv9qt]

Hello everyone may you have a beatiful day. God blessed you all great video doctor.

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[@reteteusoarecuralu]

@@josephsilva3799 sorry

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[@fongfang13]

Love your KZbin. I usualy grab topo chico. Back when I use to drink alcohol and knowing full well I'm going to get a hangover. I always grab Topo Chico mineral water to help the dehydration and cure the hangover. Works really well for me.

[@BoomerLoveforGenZ]

Topo Chico is my favorite carbonated mineral water but it’s often sold out. Very hard to get.

[@maxibake9323]

Cool. Thank you for sharing this information with us, & take care of yourself to. ❤🙂🐶

[@shaonsarkar7253]

You don't have to be sorry for the length of the videos. Be it short or long I just like it ❤️👌

[@Olhar.Internacional]

"sorry for the long video" haha, 3 minutes! I don't mind longer videos.

[@toriyu7046]

That is one of the reasons I love Dr. Berg, short videos but get to the point. I can't stay for 30 minutes or 1 hour.

[@mamabenzing5872]

It was the only way I could give up pop!! I get plain carbonated water and add my own flavors.

[@abasery3737]

Flavors like what?

[@mamabenzing5872]

@@abasery3737 MIO water enhancers.

[@entityaccount3876]

@@mamabenzing5872 elder flower cordial is my go to.

[@Thracium]

Thank you! Good Luck!

[@dig1035]

Gold Nuggets! Thumbs up and subscribed!

[@makehumanitygreatagain8128]

When I played sports, we were told soda was bad for us. I always assumed it was because of the carbonated water. I now know the sugar was horrendous for us.

[@mindright9771]

I have Myasthenia Gravis and have found it easier to swallow carbonated water than regular water. In fact, I can't even swallow regular water without a straw and even that is difficult. Regular water seems thinner and triggers the swallow mechanism sooner thus choking is always a problem for me. Carbonated water, on the other hand, has air bubbles that seem to help aid the swallowing process and allow me better control of my swallowing. I can also burp easier which settles my stomach.

[@MrHiesy]

Do you have thymectomy surgery if you don’t I recommend to do it I did after 15 year with MG is the best now I can eat and swallow really good

[@HollyWeird_Tea]

I like this Dr. Just straight to the point info facts

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Im crazy about your content I watch 2 to 3 Videos every single day And can't get enough of it You're truly my mentor and I'm totally in love with your science I hope One day We may Met and I'd like to take some photos with you and have a little chat 🌹

[@warrengday]

Really great, reasonably short, concise video. Thanks very much. I've always liked sparkling water but assumed it is worse than still water. A lesson in trusting your gut (literally) perhaps.

[@jocelynmbrooks5670]

Thank you for explaining the carbonated water scene! You cleared up a lot of misinformation that I had about it. I now have a couple questions for you. You mentioned that the three types of carbonated water, seltzer, club and tonic, are all artificially carbonated. How does one get naturally carbonated water? Should this be the only type to consume, rather than the artificial kind? Also, if one is going to go with one of the 3 types that you mentioned, would it be best to go with club soda since it has the small amount of minerals and carbonic acid? Summer is arriving and I want to "spike" my plain, flat raspberry iced tea with something that will make it fizzy and fun to drink and not add sugar and other unhealthy ingredients. A big thanks to you and your team for doing these videos. You are helping me to improve my health, vitality and longevity and I really appreciate it!

[@samojari9934]

Thank you Doctor

[@paulineball4888]

thank you dr berg 😊

[@AAA77444]

out of my personal experience when i drink it i feel my heart is better and my gut...Perrier is my favorite

[@abomination2theLord]

I got the idea one day to take Iodized Salt, Sea Salt and Himalayan Salt and mixed them in a container of equal parts. I put a dash in my Reverse Osmosis water; therefore, I am getting trace minerals. It is when I started buying Liquid Trace Minerals and adding it to my RO water and after a few weeks my lower back pain went away. My brother did the same and at 65 years old his knee pains all went away. Love 4Truth!

[@worldview730]

Thanks Doctor 👍

[@Drberg]

Sure thing!

[@thedeans9506]

No need for apologies Dr. B. Thanks for the video!

[@FellTheSky]

I just love the taste of being carbonated, as long as it doesnt have ANY sugar or taste

[@KateInSaltLake]

Suggestion: Your marker needs to be darker. I couldn't see it at all as you wrote and underlined with it.

[@DDELE7]

Don’t apologize about the long video. I like binge watching your content.

[@eklabush8]

Hello Dr. Berg. Question: Can I drink carbonated water while doing water fasting? I just started water fasting and bought a perrier carbonated water. Is this safe? Thank you.

[@allenstokes1178]

Wow I love carbonated water perfect soda replacement

[@mclyker]

Are the naturally flavored waters... La Croix and Bubly etc... Okay for you?

[@7twenty8]

No, Natural Flavors are just chemicals. This ingredient is so deceiving.

[@mclyker]

@@7twenty8 Well everything is a chemical. Do we know what chemicals they are?

[@7twenty8]

Matt C from what I know they’re not much different than artificial flavors. Bobby Parrish has a video covering this topic.

[@cbrisalchemist6887]

I’m the canary...react to flavored, chemical reaction. The plain is great and if I want flavor I add a slice of lime or lemon. Bubly was the worst reaction, for me.

[@bp3567]

I love Crystal Geyser carbonated water with the essence of lemon. So refreshing without the sugar. Perfect for diabetics. - Thanks for all the great videos Doc! 👏

[@howtomedicate]

I believe there is no real evidence that is it healthier than normal water 😅

[@lynneceegee8726]

How to Medicate I do believe that is exactly what he says.

[@Taralina1]

Careful with a lot of these also contain some flouride!

[@cstickles]

It's insane how many other countries have banned industrial fluoride/toxic was. Hope you've found a good shower filter to help remove it. That is another cause of getting in your body that most people overlook. Only a handful of major cities in the U.S. have removed it. Hopefully more will start to wake up.

[@MiekaFastingWeightLoss]

Good video 👌

[@karenrussell2091]

This may sound strange but I discovered that seltzer water or sparkling water relieved my cluster headaches when nothing else could, not even my tried & true chewing hot pepper flakes. As long as I drink a can/day I also don't develop a cluster headache.

[@blubberbelly5711]

Time too darken up that pen

[@SuchaCaligrrl]

I recently had experienced eye twitching for over 6 months, couldnt figure out why so I went to my eye Dr. and after several test he asked me if I drink tonic water... which I do... like it's water. He advised that I stop, most likely it was the quinine in it, so I did and noticed that within 2 weeks the twitching had lessen but after almost 3 weeks it stopped completely... didn't even notice it. So I drank tonic water again just to test out the theory.. and yup it started up again... So needless to say I don't drink tonic water any more.

[@yanero0215]

I started to drink canada dry tonic with Quinine because some body says to me that it helps with cramps in the hands and other parts of the body...and yes the cramps stoped but a twitch near my right eye and in my right shoulder begun...now i know why.

[@SuchaCaligrrl]

@@yanero0215 yup my twitching was also on my right eye.

[@yanero0215]

@@SuchaCaligrrl i'm not thinking on stoping drinking that...but not every day like i was doing it because it really work with the cramps...but i also read that quinine is good for health but if its taken to much can be harmful too.

[@stacocchio2713]

Almost all tonic water (which isn’t the same as plain carbonated water) is full of sugar, or sugar substitutes in the case of diet tonic water. Do yourself a favor and ditch the tonic water for regular sparkling water.

[@milissa6710]

Thanks so much

[@Drberg]

You are so welcome!

[@roseh143]

I always heard the carbonation depleates the calcium from our bones...true or false

[@peppertree8244]

Yeah, was quite a big deal for a good while. Suprised Dr. B didn't mention it either way. Still a mystery.......

[@natural_law]

And is harder on the liver.

[@cm_mb]

Only if there's phosphoric acid would it upset the calcium balance. I think only cola has it, not selzer water, but check the label to be sure.

[@roseh143]

@@cm_mb l was reading phosphoric acid IS the culprit AND it's in several foods but mostly the drinks to bring out flavor. FACT CHECKING EVERYTHING IS IMPORTANT

[@cm_mb]

@@roseh143 your original question, do carbonated drinks deplete calcium? Calcium can be depleted if there's too much phosphoric acid, and it would depend on how much you are consuming. Not all carbonated drinks have phosphoric acid. Also of importance, if a person has kidney disease, or on dialysis, there is low calcium levels as a result of the disease, and avoidance of phosphoric acid in the diet is crucial. Of course this is an extreme example, but consuming carbonated drinks doesn't affect everyone the same. It all depends on amount of consumption, and your individual comorbidities.

[@bricology]

Very interesting! What about the claim that drinking "sodas" can lead to bladder or kidney stones? Would that apply to carbonated water as well?

[@pipsqueakspartytime7965]

I heard that it’s bad for kidneys and for osteoporosis bc of phosphorus.

[@nellosnook4454]

Thanks Dr. Berg! 👍

[@Drberg]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching the video.

[@abnarain8359]

Best use of carbonated water: Carbonated water with ACV, hint of lemon juice, and pinch of salt. Mock gin and tonic.

[@koreenphotogirl]

Sounds like something I need to try

[@dyahviona]

Def need to try this!

[@abnarain8359]

Great drink a few min before you eat, too.

[@dyahviona]

@@abnarain8359 thanks for sharing it!

[@lkjacob1]

Ok, just made this except I used Bubly lemon, a shot of ACV and pink Himalayan salt and really, really good! Thanks for the tip!