In a recent study published in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health it has been revealed that water consumption with gas can influence weight loss. The research suggests that carbon dioxide that is present in carbonated water could have a leading role in weight loss by favoring absorption and metabolism of glucose in erythrocytes. Despite this, specialists make it clear that the amount of carbon dioxide in these drinks is very low to cause a relevant effect on this goal.
The study, in turn, points out that carbonated water could have an impact on blood glucose measurements, although it also underlines the need to carry out additional investigations to be able to specify its long -term effects and also possible complications that could occur.
The physiological effects of carbonated water
In this study published by BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health analyzes the physiological effects of carbonated water and is based on an investigation carried out in 2004 on the hemmodialysis induced hypoglycemia mechanisms. In this context, carbon dioxide that is dissolved in carbonated water is absorbed in the bloodstream and, by the action of the carbonic anhydrase enzyme in the red blood cells, it is transformed into bicarbonate.
Through this process, intercellular pH is increased and anaerobic glycolysis is activated, which causes greater glucose consumption by erythrocytes. Thus, researchers establish parallelism with hemodialysis, where it is also observed that the absorption of carbon dioxide in blood stimulates glucid metabolism.
During hemodialysis, the average concentration of blood glucose suffers a decrease of 118.3 mg/dl before the process at 98.6 mg/dl after passing through the dialyzer, despite the fact that the dialyzed contains a concentration of glucose that is close to 105.0 mg/dl.
Some recommendations to lose weight
From May Clinic there are six tips for all those people who want to lose weight in a healthy and sustainable way:
- Mentalization for change. Lossing lasting requires significant commitment and also a lot of patience. Therefore it is key to be prepared to modify eating habits and increase the level of physical activity.
- Discover your personal motivation. No one can make this way for you. Therefore, each person must be clear about the reason why he wishes to lose weight, something that will help take the reins of his diet and exercise routine.
- Realistic objectives must be marked. To achieve results that can be maintained over time, it is recommended to lose between 0.5 and 1 kilogram per week. Establishing attainable goals will maintain intact motivation.
- Enjoy healthy meals. Omer less calories does not imply renouncing flavor. It is possible to prepare tasty and nutritious dishes that bring you closer to your goal without sacrificing the pleasure of eating.
- You have to stay active. Although food is key, incorporating physical exercise facilitates weight loss and improves health in general. Moving more also contributes to emotional well -being.
- A change in lifestyle. To maintain long -term weight, new habits must be integrated into a day -to -day basis. It is not a temporary solution, but a lasting transformation.
Although this information is important, it does not change in any case to the diagnosis or prescription by a doctor. Therefore, a specialist must be used when symptoms occur in case of disease and never self -medicate.
