Does Carbonated Water Leach Calcium?
The question of whether or not carbonated water is any good for you is a good one. While some people claim that carbonation can be good for upset stomachs and constipation, carbonated water doesn’t appear to be any different than still water from a nutritional perspective. The nutrition of water really depends more on the water itself than on whether or not the water is carbonated. The ideal glass of water will contain a good amount of calcium and magnesium, and a low sodium content. There have been many claims that carbonation can cause calcium to leach from certain areas of the body. If this were true it would be bad news for your bones, since calcium contributes heavily to their strength. A deficiency of calcium leads to osteoporosis, a weakening of the bones, causing them to become fragile. Studies conducted to test for this effect have come up negative, however. This includes tests looking for the harmful effects of acids found in carbonated water other than the carbonic acid that
