First up, the bubbles. Those delightful little fizzies are actually carbon dioxide gas trapped in the liquid. When you chug that soda, you’re doing more than hydrating—you’re swallowing air in a very sneaky, bubbly form.
This gas needs to go somewhere, and your digestive system isn’t exactly a balloon. It builds up pressure, stretches your stomach walls, and bam—you feel bloated, gassy, and sometimes painfully full. Ever burp and feel immediate relief? That’s your body literally venting the problem. (You’re welcome for the visual, by the way.)
