The Coca Cola Rumours

[lawrencekill]

I love diet coke and coke zero, if you drink it all the time it does mess up your stomach for a while but nothing too deadly about coke.. I drink like 5 cans a day of it, and im fine..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As said before, the effect of cause cancer probably won't show up for years. This is long-term not short-term.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So normal Cocca Cola is still Ok for you? Phew...If not, I'd be screwed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Umm if you're not worried about the sugar then I'm pretty sure yes. Don't drink tons of cans a day though.

[irulepoker]

I stopped drinking it around 4 years ago. Why? I heard that the University of Michigan did a test on it, and they put a STEEL nail in a 1 liter bottle of Coca-Cola. In three day's, that nail was COMPLETELY DECINIGRATED. Imagine what that does to your stomach.

[Guest]

 

So normal Cocca Cola is still Ok for you? Phew...If not, I'd be screwed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Umm if you're not worried about the sugar then I'm pretty sure yes. Don't drink tons of cans a day though.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obviously I needed to put a " :P " at the end so, everyone actually got the joke. Everyone under the Sun knows that Coke isn't good for you.

[lawrencekill]

I stopped drinking it around 4 years ago. Why? I heard that the University of Michigan did a test on it, and they put a STEEL nail in a 1 liter bottle of Coca-Cola. In three day's, that nail was COMPLETELY DECINIGRATED. Imagine what that does to your stomach.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Well first I think they were trying to prove the acidity of the coke. I bet $100 that the human stomach acid could pwn that nail in half the time, if the given info is true. If coke cola hurt our stomach so much, we must all be commiting suicide with the stomach acids in our stomachs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unfortunately, giving fractured information makes the situation seems worse, but looking at the whole picture make it seem normal. Like DHMO.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stomach acid has an acidity of about 1.7 pH, while coke has roughly 3.4 pH. Now remember the difference between one pH lvl is 10x the acidity. For example, 2 pH is 10x more acidic than 3 pH.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I think you get the picture. Oh and to educate yourself people, http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/blcoke.htm. Now look this stuff up before you post.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So normal Cocca Cola is still Ok for you? Phew...If not, I'd be screwed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Umm if you're not worried about the sugar then I'm pretty sure yes. Don't drink tons of cans a day though.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obviously I needed to put a " :P " at the end so, everyone actually got the joke. Everyone under the Sun knows that Coke isn't good for you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Any soda isn't good for you. Oxygen, although essential for survival, isn't good for us either. It part of the reason why we die.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh and btw Sprite has is .1-.2 pH MORE ACIDIC than coke, so remember to mention that too.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*researched is based on google search "acidity of coke and stomach acid" blame them not me \ *

[BlueTear]

Well first I think they were trying to prove the acidity of the coke. I bet $100 that the human stomach acid could pwn that nail in half the time, if the given info is true. If coke cola hurt our stomach so much, we must all be commiting suicide with the stomach acids in our stomachs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unfortunately, giving fractured information makes the situation seems worse, but looking at the whole picture make it seem normal. Like DHMO.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stomach acid has an acidity of about 1.7 pH, while coke has roughly 3.4 pH. Now remember the difference between one pH lvl is 10x the acidity. For example, 2 pH is 10x more acidic than 3 pH.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

While I doubt that a healthy consumption of coca cola or any other soft drink is going to affect your stomach - though come to think about it, "healthy consumption" and "soft drinks" is today's newest oxymoron - it's worth pointing out that you're not likely to ever be found drinking something of an acididy close to stomach acids, and people still manage to get ulcors (uh... not sure I got that english word right? Anyone?). Yeah, sure, your stomach walls are built to handle a more acidic substance than found in a can of coke or whatever, but it still stacks up. Comparing pH as a means to say "this will never hurt you!" doesn't work, because depending on your lifestyle and whatever else you might be consuming, that acidic level might still be sufficient to hurt.

[warri0r45]

because depending on your lifestyle and whatever else you might be consuming, that acidic level might still be sufficient to hurt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not necessarily, but I'm no expert.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The acid in coke and any other softdrink is carbonic acid, which is a weak acid and as such, acts like a weak acid (it does not fully dissipate in water and is no where near as strong as hydrochloric acid [stomach acid]). Essentially, the only thing that stops your stomach acid from devouring your insides is the mucous membrane lining your stomach. From memeory it is replaced every 4 or so days and can withstand the relitively strong hydrochloric acid in your stomach. Carbonic acid from softdrinks, however, is a drop in the bucket compared to hydrochloric's corrosive power.

[Guest]

 

because depending on your lifestyle and whatever else you might be consuming, that acidic level might still be sufficient to hurt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not necessarily, but I'm no expert.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The acid in coke and any other softdrink is carbonic acid, which is a weak acid and as such, acts like a weak acid (it does not fully dissipate in water and is no where near as strong as hydrochloric acid [stomach acid]). Essentially, the only thing that stops your stomach acid from devouring your insides is the mucous membrane lining your stomach. From memeory it is replaced every 4 or so days and can withstand the relitively strong hydrochloric acid in your stomach. Carbonic acid from softdrinks, however, is a drop in the bucket compared to hydrochloric's corrosive power.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

True. But aren't people more worried about the fact that Coke has large amounts of sugar in it, which may lead to diabetes in some people and not to mention rot your teeth. :?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meh, I don't really care. I'm a Cocca Cola drinker for life. :

[lawrencekill]

 

Well first I think they were trying to prove the acidity of the coke. I bet $100 that the human stomach acid could pwn that nail in half the time, if the given info is true. If coke cola hurt our stomach so much, we must all be commiting suicide with the stomach acids in our stomachs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unfortunately, giving fractured information makes the situation seems worse, but looking at the whole picture make it seem normal. Like DHMO.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stomach acid has an acidity of about 1.7 pH, while coke has roughly 3.4 pH. Now remember the difference between one pH lvl is 10x the acidity. For example, 2 pH is 10x more acidic than 3 pH.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

While I doubt that a healthy consumption of coca cola or any other soft drink is going to affect your stomach - though come to think about it, "healthy consumption" and "soft drinks" is today's newest oxymoron - it's worth pointing out that you're not likely to ever be found drinking something of an acididy close to stomach acids, and people still manage to get ulcors (uh... not sure I got that english word right? Anyone?). Yeah, sure, your stomach walls are built to handle a more acidic substance than found in a can of coke or whatever, but it still stacks up. Comparing pH as a means to say "this will never hurt you!" doesn't work, because depending on your lifestyle and whatever else you might be consuming, that acidic level might still be sufficient to hurt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Well I think ulcers are mainly caused by strains of bacteria. Some scientist figured it out but I may be wrong that all ulcers start the same way.

[eias]

 

my knowledge is that when u pour some coke on a peice of a meet it will turn into a liquid

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total BS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First, people marinate ham in coke (Nigella Lawson) and it doesn't turn into liquid; it turns into tasty ham. Second, they tried it on Mythbusters and it is BS. That's not to say that Mythbusters is the be all and end all of scientific tests, since it is hardly scientific. It is still BS though.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

you talked about a ham while i talked about different kind of meet

 

 

 

try the beef

[Parabola]

No, it's BS. Provide a source which shows evidence that it can dissolve any meat in the time it would be in contact with your body.

[eias]

No, it's BS. Provide a source which shows evidence that it can dissolve any meat in the time it would be in contact with your body.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

just try it moron

[warri0r45]

 

No, it's BS. Provide a source which shows evidence that it can dissolve any meat in the time it would be in contact with your body.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

just try it moron

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From memory, it didnt work on mythbusters. And I dont think anyone with a can of coke and a steak would mix the two together, rather cook the steak and drink the coke. :lol:

[Pete_the_Viscous]

 

No, it's BS. Provide a source which shows evidence that it can dissolve any meat in the time it would be in contact with your body.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

just try it moron

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's been tried, and is BS. There's no need to waste time and money.

[BlueTear]

Not necessarily, but I'm no expert.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The acid in coke and any other softdrink is carbonic acid, which is a weak acid and as such, acts like a weak acid (it does not fully dissipate in water and is no where near as strong as hydrochloric acid [stomach acid]). Essentially, the only thing that stops your stomach acid from devouring your insides is the mucous membrane lining your stomach. From memeory it is replaced every 4 or so days and can withstand the relitively strong hydrochloric acid in your stomach. Carbonic acid from softdrinks, however, is a drop in the bucket compared to hydrochloric's corrosive power.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I don't know either, I'm just reasoning from the little bits and pieces of information I've got, and with that a basis I reckon it's perfectly possible to change the pH levels by what you consume - if for no other reason than because you manage to trick the stomach into producing more acid - and if you have a stressed lifestyle and bad eating habits that change could very well be the change that corrodes your intestines so you start vomitting blood.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

According to Wikipedia, 3/4 of all ulcors are caused by bacteria, and even in these cases, stress is a factor in how fast they heal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

edit: Actually, come to think of it, I think I'm mixing things up a bit. Coffee, which is acidic, has an effect on ulcors, but I have vague memories of that coming from the fact that coffee stimulates the production of stomach acid chemically - unrelated to the pH levels. That, and I realized that given enough incentative I could probably calculate exactly how much of a change in pH you could produce with something along the acidicy of soft drink, at once I got that thought I started wondering how you could a lower pH value by effectively diluting something anyway...

[lawrencekill]

 

No, it's BS. Provide a source which shows evidence that it can dissolve any meat in the time it would be in contact with your body.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

just try it moron

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

True, contact period would be too short + think about your mouth. It's not dissolving a hole in your mouth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also it would probably takes days for coke to dissolve meat and bacteria and other microorganisms would have to help out too.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And don't call people moron when you yourself have no hard evidence.

[Mercifull]

 

No, it's BS. Provide a source which shows evidence that it can dissolve any meat in the time it would be in contact with your body.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

just try it moron

Excellent post proving that this guy (in bold) obviously hasn't tried it himself :D

[apinagez]

The decision that must be made is: would you prefer to have Alzheimer or to be fat?

[Randox]

cocke not the only company to use aspartame. And none of the artifical sweeteners are 'good' for you (unless your diabetic). Aslo aspartame has never really been tested (ever wonder why?), just like almost every other artifical sweetener. Just dont drink diet pop (unless your diabetic). As a general rule, artifical sweeteners have more detrimental affect on you health than sugar.

[Uula]

Who drinks diet coke anyway? :| :oops:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It tastes just bad... And I think they changed the sweetener to sucralose, at least in Sweden. But yeah, I'd rather just drink normal Coke, tastes much better.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Btw, the pH of normal Coke is 2.7 (my brother measured it with his chemistry class using an accurate pH meter)

[X2theZ]

I haven't drank any soda since september 4th>_

[wakka102]

My dad works for Coca Cola and has Multiple Sclerosis. He doesn't drink diet coke or coke zero to my knowledge though. I've not heard about this until I read this topic...

[Noob_Sammich]

Back to the first original topic:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unless you drink can upon can of coke or even "diet" coke per day, you're not gunna come down with anything. I, personally, wouldnt drink three cans of soda per week.. Just the feeling of your teeth after you drink one doesnt feel right.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NS

[VOV]

My brother is a diabetic and the only soft drinks he can have are diet. I've known about aspartame for a while and I was surprised to see that they offer Diet Orange Crush flavoured by Splenda. It's relatively new and is said to be much safer than aspartame. I've tasted it and it really does make the diet crush taste just as good as the real thing.

[Kashi]

So there is another reason not to drink diet soda, in addition to the horrible taste!

[tripsis]

I'm not surprised, really :P The way I see it, if you're going to drink soda, don't choose diet. Not only for the reason you mentioned, but also, diet drinks just make you crave sugar, therefore wanting even more sodas :roll: And my mom read something in the paper, similar to what you posted here, basically proving that diet sodas were more unhealthy than the regular.