Why do people constantly comment on the acidity of sodas, in particular Coke and Pepsi? Are they completely unaware that the acid bath created in their stomach is more acidic than either of these beverages? "Pour Coke on nails and they will dissolve!" Pour gastric juice on and they'll dissolve a lot faster.
Why is it so few people know exactly how their own bodies work?
2007-04-18 16:21:17 · 11 answers · asked by Spyderbear 6 in Food & Drink ➔ Non-Alcoholic Drinks
well they both have caffeine which isn't that great for you
2007-04-18 16:24:41 · answer #1 · answered by Princessgrl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like Coke O.K. as long as peanuts or lemons are added! I do prefer Diet Pepsi though and i chew on nails but i don't eat them! LOL When i feel sick i do know that Coke or Pepsi helps me to feel lots better so why would that be so bad for you? Why would i want to sip it with an upset stomach. It is either that or Ginger Ale- along with crackers and noodle soup. Any way everything is bad or good for us it just depends on which day it is!
2007-04-18 16:36:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your body is created in a perfect combination of chemicals to make it work properly. The acid in your stomach is part of that mixture and is supposed to be there. The acid in coke is not. That being said, the Mug rootbeer I just downed still tasted pretty good.
2007-04-18 16:30:05 · answer #3 · answered by dbackbarb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a fairly large body of SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE suggesting that these sodas induce low levels of metabolic acidosis and induce mineral losses in the kidney, especially calcium; thereby contributing to the development of osteoporosis (a major killer).
So, "why do you NOT know exactly how your body works?". Read the research.
2007-04-18 16:34:45 · answer #4 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, soda isn't good for you. They have a lot of sugar and caffeine isn't good for you. Too much will destroy your body. Some ppl get weird though, so just ignore them.
2007-04-19 04:07:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why would i want to waste a good soda on a nail i can think of better things to do with that soda .like drink it .
2007-04-22 03:00:09 · answer #6 · answered by atlantismeditation@sbcglobal.net 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because acid + more acid will create gastric, stomach ulcers, stomach pains, etc.
why add more acid to your tummy when you already have too much acid in your body???
anyway, soda is not evil. wrong word used. it is unhealthy.
2007-04-18 22:26:10 · answer #7 · answered by wat_more_can_i_say? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Haha! Good point!
Personally, I love Pepsi... whether it will desolve nails or not.
Good thing I don't keep nails in my stomach, huh?
2007-04-18 16:24:43 · answer #8 · answered by Heather R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, there are pros and cons to anything. I mean, yeah, soda is bad for you and makes you gain weight (Not too terribly quickly, but...), but it also tastes better than water if you're having pizza.
2007-04-18 16:29:05 · answer #9 · answered by Rowan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i love cokes myself. But, your body made of 70 percent water. pops(soda) will mess your kidneys up put fluid on your body. sodium is not good for you well, too much sodium is not good for you.
2007-04-18 16:28:19 · answer #10 · answered by sexytonia101 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soda isn't evil but it is loaded with High Fructose Corn Syrup !!!! And that is bad !!!!!!
2007-04-18 16:34:51 · answer #11 · answered by Diana 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋