November 20th, 2008
What is the health difference between drinking carbonated and non-carbonated
water? I am not concerned with tap water vs. mineral water. I want to
understand the health effects of carbonation.Hi Sheryl!
Carbonation has both benefits and risk to human health.
Carbonation is known to kill bacteria that may cause infection.
You may choose carbonated water if you are traveling in a foreign
country to prevent a negative reaction to the country’s bacteria.
USA Weekend Magazine (September 2-4, 1994)
http://www.usaweekend.com/food/carper_archive/940904eat_smart.html
In an article in
“Mindconnection’s Information Connection: How to Have Healthy Skin”
http://www.mindconnection.com/library/health/skinhealth.htm,
we learn that carbonation can break down calcium in the human body,
which can be a risk to weak tooth structure and in severe cases lead
to osteoporosis.
In her article “Natural Remedies for Heartburn”, Alli Parker explains
other risks involving carbonation including esophagus irritation leading
to bloating or indigestion.
“Life’s Essentials” by Alli Parker
http://www3.lifeserv.com/essentials/wellness/article.asp?ArticleID=2433
Carbonation also increases the absorption of alcohol in the bloodstream,
according to the article Basic Alcohol Information
http://healthed.msu.edu/snc/basic.htm
I hope this helps!
Additional Websites that may interest you:
Smile: Protect Your Mouth
Rosemary Elliott- Snow, RDH
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/dental.html
Search Terms Used:
+Carbonation Health Benefits OR Risk
+ Carbonation AND tooth decay
+ Carbonation AND indigestion
Regards,
The Google Answers Team
www.google.comSheryl,
I would like to bring your attention to some great reading on non carbonated
water benefits!
Trainforlife.net is a valuable web resource for the positive health benefits of
non carbonated water. These include body hydration, energy balance, and
increased metabolism.
http://www.trainforlife.net/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=12
For more information on the health benefits of non carbonated water, see the
City of Iowa City website at
http://www.icgov.org/waterhealth.htm
On the contrary, if you are interested the association between tooth decay and
carbonated beverages, please see
“Smile: Protect Your Mouth” by Rosemary Elliott- Snow, RDH. Cancer Supportive
Care.com
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/dental.html
I hope this clarifies my answer for you!
~ penguin
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