According to the manufacturer, this beverage also includes ingredients sourced from genetically engineered crops, commonly known as GMOs. This beverage contains the following ingredients — high fructose corn syrup a liquid blend of both glucose and fructose , calcium disodium EDTA a crystalline powder used as a preservative , filtered carbonated water, potassium citrate also referred as tri-potassium citrate , citric acid, and naturally occurring flavors from spices, yeast, vegetables, fruits, and herbs.
Calcium disodium EDTA is a white, odorless, crystalline powder that is typically used as a preservative and sequestrant by the food industry. According to the data, consuming foods and drinks which contain this food additive may lead to the following side effects:. Common symptoms may include:.
Interestingly, when it comes to stomach distress, many people view a cup of soda as just what the doctor ordered. To start with, there is no scientific research that supports the claim that any type of soda can help ease a stomach ache. On the contrary, research shows that drinking soda while experiencing a stomach ache may not be a great idea.
In conclusion, soda is not a good pick for an upset stomach. It is a combination of lime and lemon. There are other Sprite varieties that include: Sprite Recharge that was used as an energy drink ; Sprite Ice. It has a refreshing lemon-lime taste. An upset stomach can really put a damper on your ability to live a happy life. Common causes may include: travel motion sickness ;. The carbonation found in this soda can also ease symptoms of indigestion.
The body metabolizes this ingredient more slowly, which could lead to weight gain. If you can stomach it, try taking this acidic pantry staple by the tablespoon to neutralize an upset stomach.
Too strong? Mix a tablespoon with a cup of water and a teaspoon of honey, and sip it slowly. Peppermint can relax the sphincter between the stomach and esophagus, allowing stomach acids to flow back into the esophagus. Read that classic coke could help,I dont know if was power of suggestion or it actually worked but drinking the cola calmed my stomach. A few years ago I did some voluntary work on an agricultural project in West Africa. A few minutes later everybody began to feel queasy and have pangs of stomach pain.
My team leader immediately went to the local shop and bought and drank a can of coke. He then had no further stomach issues at all, while everybody else had awful diarrhoea for the next hour with only one drop toilet shared between them! More than 20 years ago, I caught a terrible virus and could not stop throwing up. I was severely dehydrated and dry-heaving, which is beyond horrible. We had no money for a doctor visit, so in desperation my husband went to a pharmacist and asked for help.
He was given a small inexpensive bottle of pure cola syrup and was told to pour some over crushed ice and have me sip it. It checked the nausea instantly! I tried it multiple times over the years for diarrhoea from dodgy food and it works — diet or regular coke or pepsi cola — it seems to be the same. Logically, fruit juice wont do it though no phosphoric. Those trials are very expensive and there are multiple problems with their interpretation except at the extremes — they are done only because they are legally required to avoid treatments that kill half the patients.
Cheap home remedies that are obviously safe to try should just be tried to see if they work for you. There is no guarantee that a drug that has passed through all the phases of clinical trials well enough to satisfy the FDA will actually work for YOU. Coca Cola has no need to pay for such an expensive trial themselves. They sell plenty just as a beverage.
And who else would? It is not coke that is good for nausea, it is cola syrup. It used to be widely available in drug store over the counter and cola syrup do ease an upset stomach it is just not coming practice. There is a big difference between carbonated flavored water and cola syrup.
I love coke, I think it helps a sour stomach. Maybe I like to drink it instead of coffee. I am not sure but I feel like it helps.
Man there is nothing better on a hot day than an ice cold coke. Used to get killer sinus headaches with killer nausea. I could deal with the head pain but the nausea had me curled up in a fetal position for six hours each episode, kind of hoping I would die. My aunt mentioned that after surgery, she was so nauseated that pictures of food made her gag. Someone suggested Coca Cola so she tried it.
Nausea gone practically instantly. Nothing else had worked in days. She was a nurse. So I tried Coca Cola, the real thing, no diet stuff. It consistently cut back my nausea from six hours of hell to a half hour of sipping. It basically flattens in your mouth that way. Used to buy a 12pk of cans every year for medicinal purposes not really a coke fan. From comparing with the old timey Coca Cola syrup labels peddled for nausea and such, I assumed the key ingredients for the effect were some kind of real sugar, phosphoric acid, and the kola nut.
Carbonation is not needed since the syrup is effective but has no carbonation. It was still working for me for the killer nausea in the late s, maybe later as well. I think there is something in the secret formula that does help with nausea, though, the effect was pretty dramatic for me and my aunt and reproducible for me. If gas is your problem, try some real peppermint tea. That can make quite a difference in a short time.
The warm liquid plus the mint might make it better than mint in other forms. Every time I tried it, it has worked. It sometimes stops the flow as well! I usually hate drinking the stuff but it really does seem to stop the runs and the throwing up. Today I have food poisoning and sent my husband to the supermarket for some Coke. Already feel better after half an hour of drinking a glass. One reason could be the acid killing bacteria. Another could simply be that it rehydrates.
Yet another could be that one of the secret ingredients is anti-nausea and anti-diarrhoeal. One other thing I thought of is that the phosphate from the phosphoric acid starts off the citric acid metabolic cycle in the body. I remember it helping. Why argue about it. If it works for you continue to use it. If you have never tried it then dont comment. I dont care how it works. I drink it when sick and it settles the sick feeling. Not saying it cures the sickness bug!!!
I could not keep down even a tiny sip of water. I then tried some flat coke.. People say it works because it works. Because something has not been scientifically been proven, does not mean it has no effect. If we applied the same logic to taking a head ache pill for a hang over has no effect because it has not got any property towards re-hydrate. I believe the medical industry should look at other properties than just re-hydration.
For example the energy boost that might kick start the digestive system. Or the acids that cleans the stomach wall of bad bugs. Or it does not contain wheat or dairy that might be causing a food intolerance.
Coke is an quick off the shelf product that can give a quick energy boost and relief. There are times when stomach acid is a cause of diarrhoea and pain.
But this is less likely in children. And adults by experience generally know that feeling and take other medication to relieve it.
I have found coke beneficial to my stomach pain. So add me to the statistics and maybe one day some one might see it worth while doing their PHD on it. So in summary what ever you read, It either does nothing or helps. If used along side medical treatments then what harm will it do. Hey, i am also a believer! I think that coca-cola helps you first of all because of the caffeine inside of it and there are plenty of studies which suggest that caffeine helps the digestion etc , that is for nausea or if you have eaten something not so good or too much or whatever that is also why they give you at fast food places coca cola, because of the hardly digestable food.
Sugar is energy and guess what — which drink has A LOT of sugar in it? It worked much much better to my surprise! I have suffered for 5 days with stomach cramps and loose bowel movements. Then I remembered about the flat coke cure. It worked like a dream, never really had a lot of faith in it. Now a believer. Hi, following the many positive comments, I can agree.
As the researcher says above, not all things have been proven. I have a food poisoning right now since 5 days and the only thing that keeps me from vomiting is coke. That is, since yesterday because the first three days I had no Coke! I just take a bit when I feel it coming up, and otherwise drink plenty of water and tea. Better than getting totally dehydrated I would say! I personally do not like the taste of colas.
Not even Coca-Cola. One time I was sick vomiting everything that I took in including Pepto-Bismol. The pharmacist suggested Coca-Cola syrup I had some and it stayed down and my stomach felt better. As soon as it hits my stomach it starts to relax. Nothing else does this. Some of them do help, but not as good as Coca-Cola.
I was in the middle of my shift when I started feel my tummy being bloated… I drank a can of coke during my break and the bloating disappeared…. Another time… I went to a company outing and was already visiting the toilet more than 3 times and was feeling weak and had cold sweat… My friend bought me a can of coke and it relieved me of the symptoms.
I was able enjoy the rest of the outing. Coke definitely helps nausea for whatever reason. I personally compared it to promethazine and pot, which also quell nausea. The coke helps without making you sleepy or stoned. College was interesting in more ways than just studies! Next post: Cambodia Travel Health Guide. If you want to see evidence of the corrosive power of coke, just have a look at this video: In conclusion, coke — flat or otherwise — is not going to cure the bacterial infection that is affecting your GI tract.
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