Fizzy water might aid weight loss by boosting blood glucose uptake and metabolism, according to an analysis published in the open access journal, BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health. However, the findings show that these effects are so small, drinking it can’t be relied upon alone to help people shed the pounds. There are no quick fixes to slimming down and keeping off weight, highlights Dr. Akira Takahashi, a physician in the dialysis center at Tesseikai Neurosurgical Hospital in Shijonawate, Japan, who authored the study.
