Carbonic acid: that's how healthy sparkling water is

When it comes to mineral water, people are divided over whether carbonated water is healthy or not. In this household tip you will learn what advantages the bubbling water has over its still competitor.

Sparkling mineral water - also healthy properties

Mineral water is available in the versions Still, Medium or Classic with a lot of carbon dioxide.

• The chemical formula of carbonic acid is H2CO3. So it is a combination of water (H2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2).
• The carbon dioxide is dissolved in water under pressure, i.e. as long as the bottle is closed. When you open a soda bottle, the CO2 escapes as a gas.
• Sparkling mineral water is a matter of taste. It tastes a little more sour. The sparkling quality of sparkling water provides more refreshment. Incidentally, this can also lead to you drinking more of it - which is quite positive.
• The carbon dioxide in the soda also scores with its germ-inhibiting effect. Germs cannot spread so easily in carbonated water. This increases the durability of soda.
• In addition to these positive effects, there are a few dark sides that speak against the consumption of carbonated mineral water.
• On the one hand, carbon dioxide leads to heartburn and bloating in some people. In a separate article we will tell you why the consumption of a lot of carbonated water can be harmful.
• Fizzy is also suspected of making you fat. The background to this is a study that found that the CO2 in the stomach activates the production of a hormone that stimulates the appetite. However, this assumption is not substantiated.

Our next post will tell you whether drinking tap water is healthy.