# Why Carbonated Water Feels Satisfying

- Original post: https://www.twitter.com/i/status/2116608919481032721
- Source account: [@dr_ericberg](https://x.com/dr_ericberg)
- Source language: English
- Duration: 0:44
- Published: 2026-10-31
- Canonical URL: https://www.translate.mom/transcript/pGWRBP0N3rTg/en/why-carbonated-water-feels-satisfying

## Transcript

[0:00](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/pGWRBP0N3rTg/en/why-carbonated-water-feels-satisfying) Why does carbonated water feel so good when you drink it? It's so satisfying.

[0:04](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/pGWRBP0N3rTg/en/why-carbonated-water-feels-satisfying?t=4) When you drink carbonated water and it goes down to your esophagus into your stomach, it stimulates certain nerve endings called mechanical receptors, which indirectly affect something called the vagus nerve, which has a very calming effect on your nervous system.

[0:17](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/pGWRBP0N3rTg/en/why-carbonated-water-feels-satisfying?t=17) It can even lower your heart rate, improve your digestion, and reduce stomach pressure. I actually crave carbonated water.

[0:24](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/pGWRBP0N3rTg/en/why-carbonated-water-feels-satisfying?t=24) I just feel more hydrated, but actually, it doesn't necessarily hydrate you more.

[0:28](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/pGWRBP0N3rTg/en/why-carbonated-water-feels-satisfying?t=28) Instead, it calms down your nervous system and just gives you a sense of satisfaction. So it actually reduces stress, and it just makes you feel better.

[0:34](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/pGWRBP0N3rTg/en/why-carbonated-water-feels-satisfying?t=34) If you wanted to lower your stress, you might want to switch to carbonated beverages. I'm not talking about the ones with sugar or other chemicals