Carbonated drinks known as sparkling, fizzy, seltzer and soda waters are thought to impact the waistline. A new study weighs in, but don’t expect too much.

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.

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”

Sparkling water and carbonated water) has been linked to weight loss and lower blood sugar, but does it really work? Experts explain the latest research.

A balanced diet and regular exercise remain the main leverages if you want to lose weight, the researchers noted. View on euronews