Fat, carbs and sugar are, of course, the main culprits when it comes to Obesity. There are, however, secret fattening foods, to which no man would think. So, for example, has shown a study that carbonated beverages promote the production of the hunger hormone Ghrelin – so hungry might make.
Diet coke and lemonade, light, and sparkling water are popular thirst-quencher. Because these drinks taste better than non-carbonated water, or tap water. The coal acid-containing drinks have no, or hardly any calories, does not apply so as to drop Weight, such as sugary drinks. Nevertheless, they could be secret fattening, a study by the University leaves the Ramallah suspect. The researchers examined first the rat, but later also 20 adult men, in order to verify your results.
Carbonic acid has no calories, stimulates the appetite
The researchers compared important health parameters such as weight and liver values under the influence of various drinks – water, lemonade, soft drinks and mineral water with and without carbonic acid. The result: The body weight had increased among those who did, especially carbonated drinks. Also certain liver values, which refer to the fat on your body, were slightly increased.
Of course, carbon dioxide can’t be to blame for Obesity. Because this natural acid is calorie-free. However, it seems to be the formation of Ghrelin to stimulate, suggest the researchers, who published their study in Obesity Research and Clinical Practice Journal.
As carbon dioxide awakens the Hunger
This is the so-called hunger hormone. The body produces it in the gastric mucosa and the pancreas. Ghrelin signals the brain that you are hungry. A high ghrelin level means to have constantly an appetite and Hunger. However, as carbonic acid Ghrelin mobilized? The acid expands the stomach and seems to be targeted pressure to the cells exercise, for the production of Ghrelin responsible.
Larger studies need to confirm the connection
Earlier a similar study had given evidence to suggest that carbon dioxide may favor beverages to Obesity. However, the proven effects are small, however, it could literally fall into the weight, if someone over the years consumed a lot of fizzy drinks. It is established also that Ghrelin is only one of several hormones that determine Hunger and appetite. It is a complex mechanism, and Ghrelin is one of several cogs.
In addition, only a small number of participants in both studies the number. It is a further, larger studies would be needed to the connection to Obesity and to demonstrate carbon dioxide clearly.
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Constantly Hungry? Take a look at carbon dioxide
Until then, however, it is safe recommended to take while losing weight in the long run, his drinking habits under the magnifying glass. To consume carbonated beverages instead of carbonated and could be worth a try. Especially for anyone who is constantly sparkling water and other calorie-free, but carbonated drinks and wonder why your slimming attempts is not so easy to grasp, as they should, and instead you constantly Hunger strikes.