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Dec 2010
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120 ND Is Carbonated Water Bad for You?

QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica Reinagel
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Does carbonated water hurt the enamel on your teeth? Can drinking sparkling water weaken your bones or cause osteoporosis? Learn whether drinking fizzy water is bad for you. Send your questions to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! 
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