Does sparkling water hydrate as well as regular water? Here's what the fizz can do

Medical Xpress

March 3, 2026

Water, water, everywhere … how to decide which one to drink? Thirsty consumers face dozens of options these days, from tap to bottled to carbonated, flavored, infused and caffeinated waters. Increasingly, they're reaching for the sparkling variety—branded bubbly drinks that tickle the tongue on the way down.