Kunal Joshi Kunal Joshi Asked 8 months ago

Can seltzer cause weight gain?

I've switched from sugary sodas to seltzer water to cut down on calories. Now, a colleague told me that even plain seltzer can make you gain weight because of the carbonation. Is there any truth to this claim?

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Vijay Raghavan Vijay Raghavan Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago
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At my age I have tried many diet drinks and fancy sodas. Plain seltzer water has zero calories so it won't make you put on weight. Just avoid the flavored ones that have hidden sugars in them.

Kiran Mehta Kiran Mehta Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Plain carbonated water doesn't have calories, but some research says carbonation can trigger hunger hormones in some people. I always stick to natural lime juice in plain water. Watch your overall diet pattern to be absolutely safe.

Sameer Sen Sameer Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Physiologically, pure seltzer water is just carbonated water and doesn't cause weight gain. However, the gas might cause temporary bloating which feels like weight gain. If you are struggling with persistent weight issues, consulting a clinical nutritionist is your best bet.

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Sanjay Patil Sanjay Patil Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Why spend so much on fancy seltzer cans anyway? Normal water with a squeeze of fresh lemon is the best zero-calorie drink you can get. It is cheap, safe, and definitely won't make you fat.

Neha Rastogi Neha Rastogi Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

I used to drink three cans a day and kept worrying why my stomach looked bigger. Honestly, it was just bloating from the gas bubbles, not real fat. Still, I cut down because the constant anxiety was driving me crazy.

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Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

When I went to Max Hospital for my annual physical, I asked the doctor about my sparkling water habit. He said plain unsweetened seltzer is totally fine and doesn't cause weight gain. Please ask your doctor if you have other metabolic issues.

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