“For the first time, Greece is building a culture of prevention,” said Eirini Agapidaki. “We go when we feel well—not when symptoms appear. Prevention is the gift we must not neglect.”

Additionally, sparkling water aids digestion and relieves uncomfortable symptoms such as bloating.

However, concerns arise about their cost, availability, drug side effects, and the potential need for indefinite use. Doctors worry that non-obese individuals use these drugs to lose weight rapidly