Coke may be known as an unhealthy beverage that rots your teeth, but beyond that, it actually has some medicinal uses. TikToker Carol Claflin (@carols_chronicals) is discussing how drinking Coca-Cola has helped alleviate her symptoms and pain from the chronic illness she’s been navigating for years.
“Let’s talk about why Coca-Cola might be helping you and why we can’t just label it an inherently toxic and poisonous beverage you should never drink,” she started the video.
Carol claims that the carbonated beverage has medicinal properties. For instance, if you’re experiencing nausea, Coke can bring that queasy feeling under control. It shares an ingredient, phosphoric acid, with an anti-nausea drug you can find over the counter called Emetrol.
If you ever suffer from gastrointestinal blockages, as Carol does, Coke may be able to resolve that. The corrosive elements in the sugary soda’s formula work like gastric acid, which plays a key role in digesting food.
The article from Everyday Health that Carol references in her video states that researchers in Athens have found that Coke was successful in treating stomach blockages. Additionally, the article noted that the use of Coca-Cola was safer and more affordable since it was less invasive than other procedures, which would have to be done at the hospital.
Many TikTok users took to the comments section to reveal how Coke has provided them with relief in times of sickness.
“Whenever I have a hangover or not feeling well, a Diet Coke from McDonalds always does the trick! Always thought it was just in my head, lol,” commented one user.
“Omg, I had awful HG when pregnant with my son, and no one believed me when I said Coca-Cola was the only thing that helped me,” wrote another.
“My grandmother swore by Coca-Cola my whole life for diarrhea. Whenever I’m going through it, I’ll drink a small bottle, and it helps,” chimed in someone else.
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In a follow-up video, she described how Coke can help ease migraines. Studies suggest that migraines and gut issues are linked. When you have a migraine, you might also experience delayed gastric emptying, also known as gastroparesis.
It’s a condition that slows down or stops the movement of food or medication through your digestive system. That means your body won’t absorb things the way it’s supposed to.
“Well, when you take your meds with Coke or when you drink Coke, it gets the digestive system working downward, so your body perhaps is more likely to absorb your medication better,” she said.
So, the next time your head is pounding, or your tummy starts twisting, try taking a few sips of Coke and see if that works to reduce your symptoms!
@carols_chronicals Replying to @user686271751687 there’s so many reasons (besides the fact that it’s delicious ) that @Coca-Cola might be helping you. It’s been my ride or die for years through all kinds of trials & tribulations. #gastroparesis #nausearelief #chronicillnesslife #dysautonomia #gastrointestinalproblems #migraine
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