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| | Emerson Ecologics - Carbonated Water Relieves the Symptoms of Indigestion and Constipation |
 | | By Maureen Williams, ND Healthnotes Newswire (February 20, 2003)—Carbonated water eases the symptoms of indigestion (dyspepsia) and constipation, according to a recent study in the European Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (2002;14:991—9). |
 | | In this study, carbonated water was compared with tap water for its effect on dyspepsia, constipation, and general digestive function. |
 | | The carbonated water used in this trial not only had significantly more carbon dioxide than does tap water, but also was found to have much higher levels of minerals including sodium, potassium, sulfate, fluoride, chloride, magnesium, and calcium. |
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