Assuming both water and soda water come from the same tap water source, and the soda water does not have any additives or flavoring. (aka not pop)
What effect would soda water have on the human body compared to plain water?
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1You are talking about carbonated water, right?– NarusanCommented Jul 15, 2017 at 11:53
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In Australia, it is carbonated water with Sodium Hydrogen carbonate so it is rather basic.– user2617804Commented Jul 16, 2017 at 10:43
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Chemically speaking, carbonated water is just plain water with carbon dioxide dissolved in it under high pressure.
- It hydrates just as well as normal water, because it still contains plain H2O.
- There are no additives.
- It might have a slightly larger effect on erosion of teeth than normal water because it is just a little bit acidic.
- The effect on the gastro-oesophageal reflux disease is little to none.
Sources:
- Joan Gandy, Manuel of Dietary Practices, Chapter on Dental Erosion
- T. Johnson et al., Systematic review: the effects of carbonated beverages on gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, Wiley Online Library
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