Coca Cola allergy


Is There Such Thing as Coca Cola Allergy?

Have you ever felt like your throat is burning after drinking coca cola? Do you feel any discomfort such as stomach pain, difficulty in breathing, nausea and the like? If you do, then probably you have coca cola allergy.

But, is there such thing as coca cola allergy?
It’s very rare but there are people who are allergic to soft drinks. Some only know about it after several years. There was this case of a woman who tried drinking coca cola 4 years ago and she felt like an acid is burning hot in her throat. Her face started to grow red and she felt like fainting. Since then she stopped drinking coca cola and after several years, tried to do it again. As expected, she suffered the same exhausting experience. Aside from her, there are still a considerable number of people who suffer from same kind of allergy. Though only few are diagnosed, those who have coca cola allergy experience the same allergic symptoms of food allergy.


It’s in the contents
It could not really be coca cola per se but the ingredients it has. High-fructose corn syrup is the substance that American Coca Cola Company uses as substitute for sugar. However, this ingredient which is naturally made from corn is also one of the leading causes of food allergy. Aside from its being an allergy trigger, high-fructose corn syrup is an artificial sweetener that does not provide any benefits to the human body. According to experts, this substance is also the reason why many people get fat when they drink soft drinks- diet coke or not.

Aside from the corn syrup, coca cola also contains Carbonated water, natural flavors caramel color, caffeine and phosphoric acid. Many people have low tolerance to caramel and their body tend to react negatively even with small amount of this substance. If you have any allergic reaction to any of these ingredients, it would be best if you quit drinking this refreshing beverage or take histamine or any anti-allergy medications before you take your first sip.

Allergies, especially food allergies are very prevalent in America. In fact, this is one of the most common health problems. From simple sneezing and skin itchiness, one may terribly suffer due to allergies so always be careful and cautious of what you eat and drink.

If you happen to feel something wrong after drinking coca cola, do not be uncertain to see your doctor. You might have coca cola allergy.

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