The body absorbs the carbon in a way that “may support weight loss,” according to a new study, but carbonated drinks are not a “standalone solution”

According to the report, the carbon dioxide in sparkling water may help to prevent this by stimulating glycolysis, a process the body uses to break down glucose for energy and keep blood sugar levels low. More research is needed to confirm the report’s findings and to understand how bubbly water can best work for weight loss.

Don't expect to shed pounds solely due to your choice of beverage. The benefits of drinking carbonated water for weight loss are “so small that it is difficult to expect weight loss effects solely from the CO2 in carbonated water,” the study notes.