Who would have thought: sparkling water doesn’t go well with some medications, so it’s better to consume normal low-mineral water. What drugs are these?
Dr. Stefano Briganti, pharmacist with Master’s in Nutrition and co-founder of the blog comproinfarma.it, provides clarity.
Because sparkling water can interfere with medications
Sparkling water isn’t as harmless as you might think when it comes to taking medications. The presence of carbon dioxide and the possible content of mineral salts can alter the gastric pH and interact with some active ingredients, often reducing their absorption and therapeutic efficacy.
What medications to avoid with sparkling water
So let’s see the medicines that should not be taken with sparkling water:
How to take medications correctly
The golden rule remains that of taking medicines with a large glass of natural low-mineral water, at room temperature. This simple precaution guarantees:
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