Why is it when you feel sick, that salted crisps make you feel better?

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At least they do me....

2007-05-31 03:13:06 · 5 answers · asked by kittykatts 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health

electrolyte imbalance, salt can help, or mask the symptoms.

2007-05-31 03:54:24 · answer #1 · answered by =42 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋

It has to be the salt. Salted crips and a few pints of Fuller's! I feel much better after that. tf

2007-05-31 10:22:24 · answer #2 · answered by Knick Knox 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

i think it is the salt. somehow that reacts to the acid in your stomach to lower the PH level, since salt is a base.

2007-05-31 10:22:40 · answer #3 · answered by lulu 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋

It's called comfort food for a reason.

2007-05-31 10:21:22 · answer #4 · answered by pm 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋

good question. perhaps it's the yeast.

2007-05-31 10:15:54 · answer #5 · answered by racer 51 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋