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Foods that cause bloating/Sparkling water

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Does sparkling water cause bloating?

Short answer

The bubbles can fill the stomach with gasSparkling water has no FODMAPs, but it carries carbon dioxide into the stomach. A can can cause pressure or belching even when every ingredient looks harmless.
FODMAP readLow

Plain carbonated water is low FODMAP.

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Two ways it can happen

  1. 01

    Carbon dioxide leaves the drink after you swallow it. Some comes back as a burp; some creates temporary pressure.

  2. 02

    Drinking through a straw or finishing a can fast adds swallowed air to the same meal.

02

Portion changes the test

A few sips may feel fine while two cans with dinner do not.

03

Run a clean meal test

Replace your usual fizzy drink with still water for two matched meals. Keep the food and pace close to the same.

Use the free 7-day food diary

04

Check the rest of the meal

Does soda cause bloating?Fizz and sweeteners can work togetherDoes coffee cause bloating?It can, depending on the cupDoes sugar cause bloating?The type of sweetener matters

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Sources and scope

We use these references for the general digestive mechanisms on this page. Food tolerance still depends on your portion, preparation and health history.

This page provides general information, not a diagnosis. Talk to a clinician about severe or persistent bloating, vomiting, blood in your stool, fever or unexplained weight loss. Ask about celiac testing before removing gluten from your diet.