Why the hell is Soda so effective when sick?

[Ocean Bones]

Always great on an upset stomach.

 

[SRG01]

People in this thread are wrong.

Club soda has no caffeine or sugar, and has the same effect.

What's the reason? No idea. But I suspect that the gas/fizz has some sort of effect on "cleaning" stuff stuck to your entrails, a sort of foaming agent if you will.

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Isn't it the same premise of seltzer water?

 

[Futureman]

I would never drink soda in that situation (pooping out my butt and mouth).

 

[RealCanadianBro]

SODA IS GOOD FOR YOU PASS IT ON

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While I agree that its good for ya, its pronounced "pop". Jeez, get it right!

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lol

 

[MidnightMania]

I only drink 7-Up when I'm sick. So soothing.

 

[Xx 720]

7up and ginger ale was what Mom gave us when we were sick growing up. Funny thing is I associate them with illness, never drink them otherwise

 

[Mechanized]

Sprite, 7up and Schwepps calm bad stomach aches, and nausea. It don't know why or how. They just do.

 

[SABO.]

When you're not feeling well your body is working overtime to get you better.

Soda has a whole heap of stuff your body needs in extreme doses.

It goes from a 1-2=-1 equation to a 2-2=0 equation.

 

[1upsuper]

The only time I drink actual soda anymore is when I'm sick, then 7up tastes great. Otherwise I just stick to carbonated water now.

 

[DFG]

OP are you Soda shilling? :P

 

[lidmat]

Actually, 'tussin works better for all ailments, including broken bones.

 

[Deleted member 17092]

Sugar, calories, and caffeine make you feel good.