Those seeking a decent ‘detox’ will generally do well to drink plenty of water, one effect of which is to assist the flushing out of bodily pollutants via the urine and sweat.

Water purists usually recommend still water rather than sparkling. One study suggests that fizzy water may sometimes offer superior health benefits than still water.

Mineral water benefits the body by helping the body to fight against fungus and bacteria along with de-oxidizing the body. Some users even report reduced pain, swelling and aching of the muscles and the joints.

Minerals in drinking water are more easily and better absorbed than minerals from food. Therefore, mineral water is a highly beneficial, healthy kind of water that can get needed minerals delivered faster and more efficiently into your bloodstream and body than eating foods or taking mineral supplements can. Minerals are absolutely essential for the optimum growth and health of the body parts, especially when such minerals cannot be successfully produced by the body.

Some of the researchers have also claimed that mineral water provides the body with the same kind of nutrition when compared with vitamin supplements. It not only prevents nutrition deficiencies but also helps in making the immune system more efficient, by breaking down wastes and cleansing the body of all toxins.

One of the most commonly found minerals in mineral water is magnesium. Magnesium is one of the best stress reducer found naturally. As we know, stress is one of the agents causing weight gain. Magnesium mainly concentrates in muscles and bones strengthening and improving the immune system. It helps in controlling blood pressure and relaxing the body.

Another common water mineral is chloride, which is needed for healthy digestion.

Mineral water also contains other minerals good for your health like naturally occurring salts, potassium, manganese, chromium, lithium, copper, sulfates and silica (for a stronger bones and teeth), iron (helps in delivery of oxygen to the cells), sodium (important for maintaining water balance of the body) and others.

Compared to the still mineral water, the drinking of sparkling water brought about significant reductions in the level of low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (generally regarded as a risk factor for heart disease), as well as a significant increase in levels of high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (generally taken to reduce heart disease risk). These and other biochemical changes induced by drinking sparkling water were estimated to reduce the women’s risk of developing heart disease over the next decade by about a third.

Fizzy water is high in sodium - generally regarded as undesirable food constituent on account of its ability to boost blood pressure. However, studies show that low sodium diets may increase cholesterol levels. Interestingly, the Journal of Nutrition study found that drinking of the sodium-rich mineral water did not lead to any increase in blood pressure. One reason for this is that sparkling waters tend to be rich in bicarbonate, which is believed to help balance any negative effects sodium may have in the body.

Keep in mind, that carbonated drinks contain phosphoric acid, which has been shown to affect calcium metabolism and reduce bone mass. If you choose to drink carbonated fluids, then boost your calcium intake by drinking more milk or having more dairy products.

Many times, people buy bottled water and they believe that they are buying mineral water. But this just isn't so. While there are of course bottled mineral waters that are sold, if the label does not specify that you're buying "mineral water" then you're just buying great tasting, clean, but mineral-free spring water.

Bottled water may be spring water (or just called "spring water"), sparkling water (treated water that has carbon dioxide in it), carbonated water (this has had extra carbon dioxide added; carbon dioxide is known to be able to help with digestion); flavored waters; additives water (these waters may have had all sorts of minerals, vitamins, sugars, etc. added into them but there were no high naturally occurring mineral contents before that); or distilled water (water with the salt removed).

Use sparkling water for weight loss!

Speed up the benefits of the green tea, chitosan and other weight loss extracts. Add them to your glass of sparkling water. Since the minerals, already good for your health, are absorbed faster and more effectively by your body, I suppose, the other additives will be too!

Try more sparkling water in place of the soft drinks. Thou shall not be sweet. Additives and sweeteners put pressure on your liver, which causes you to gain weight. Get your hit from honey or fructose additives and have sparkling mineral water with a dash of 100% fruit juice rather than canned drinks.