Sparkling water is growing fast in popularity and not just because of the effervescence and refreshing taste. Many of our own customers have sung its praises for improving their health, including weight loss, battling diabetes and helping them through pregnancy. In this post, we’d like to focus on another great health benefit of sparkling water — helping with digestion.

Websites from draxe.com, livestrong.com to healthline.com have all outlined how sparkling water can help with digestion. Here are some of the highlights:

Sparkling water can help with constipation

People who experience constipation may find that drinking sparkling water helps to relieve their symptoms. In one study of 40 elderly people who had suffered strokes, average bowel movement frequency nearly doubled in the group that drank carbonated water, compared to the group that drank tap water. What’s more, the participants reported a 58% decrease in symptoms.

Another scientific review out of the U.K. published in 2014 analyzed 20 different trials involving 902 subjects with a central neurological disease like Parkinson’s, or a brain injury, such as a stroke. People with these types of health issues are much more likely to experience constipation compared to the general population. This study made the interesting finding that sparkling water may be helpful to people with central neurological issues who suffer from constipation.

Sparkling water can Increase feelings of fullness

Many Syfonatics have reported that Syfo Naturally Flavored Sparkling Waters have helped them lose weight, and it’s not just because of the lack of sugar or sweeteners. Sparkling water can help you feel fuller so you crave and consume less food.

The reason is that sparkling water may help food remain in the first part of the stomach for longer, which can trigger that sensation of fullness. In a controlled study of 19 healthy young women, fullness scores were higher after the participants drank 8 oz (250 ml) of sparkling water, compared to still water.

Sparkling water can improve overall digestion and help with dyspepsia

According to a 2002 study published in the “European Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology”,  if you’re feeling a little sick to your stomach after eating, drinking a glass of sparkling water might help. Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, is a term used to describe a variety of symptoms that occur in the upper abdominal area and may include bloating, nausea, vomiting or quickly feeling full after eating.

Sparkling water can improve swallowing ability

It might seem surprising, but studies suggest that sparkling water may actually improve swallowing ability in both young and older adults. In one study, 16 healthy people were asked to repeatedly swallow different liquids. Carbonated water showed the strongest ability to stimulate the nerves responsible for swallowing function.

Sure the bubbles and flavor delight the tongue. But sparkling water can be an important factor in improving your health, including your digestive health. Read more testimonials here on how Syfo has helped people just like you to lead healthier lives.

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