Does Sparkling Water Lead to Weight Gain?

Sparkling water is extremely popular, but could it lead to weight gain?

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The Doctors discuss how in one study of carbonated beverages -- which included sparkling water -- shows an increase in a hunger hormone that occurred when drinking the beverage. They also note that according to a different study, drinking carbonated water fills you up and makes you eat less, so the data appears contradictory.

They say it is never a good idea to drink too much of it as carbonated water is more acidic, it can affect your tooth enamel and could cause gas and bloating.

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The Doctors feel that sparkling or carbonated water is better than soda or diet soda, but say that regular water is still the best thing to drink.