Why does coke quench your thirst?

Your hydration
A can of soda may seem to quench your thirst, but the caffeine contained in most popular drinks is a diuretic, which can cause dehydration. The high levels of sodium and sugar in soda can also contribute to dehydration.
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Why does Coca Cola quench thirst?

Yes. Sparkling soft drinks, including reduced and no sugar, no calorie options, contain between 85% and 99% water, which means they can help quench thirst and count towards your recommended daily fluid intake.
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Is Coke good for dehydration?

While soda contains caffeine, it also contains a large amount of water. This fluid negates the mild diuretic effects of caffeine. For soda to be dehydrating, you'd have to consume it in huge amounts. While it might not always cause dehydration, drinking soda isn't the best way to manage hydration.
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Why do I feel good after drinking Coke?

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that helps control the pleasure and reward centers of the brain. According to the infographic, the way that Coca-Cola stimulates these centers is comparable to the effects of heroin. It triggers a person's urge to drink another can.
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Which drink quenches thirst most?

Though the obvious route might be to reach for a glass of cold water—or stick your head straight under the faucet—a new study suggests a different approach. Regular water isn't what you need. The most thirst-quenching drink, according to science, is everyone's favorite: a glass of cold seltzer.
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What hydrates better than water?

Research shows that milk is one of the best beverages for hydration, even better than water or sports drinks. Researchers credit milk's natural electrolytes, carbohydrates, and protein for its effectiveness.
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What can I drink for extreme thirst?

Drinking water is one of the best ways to stay hydrated but some sports drinks can also assist in replacing not just fluids but electrolytes such as sodium and potassium.
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Why is Coke so good in the morning?

Balzer said the increase in soda for breakfast is probably because of soft-drink consumption by young adults, because the heaviest consumption is in the 18-to-25 age group. "This is a young adult phenomenon," he said. "This is all about what is the easiest way to get caffeine into your body."
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Is one Coke a day OK?

Even that amount — even if it is a diet soda — can hurt your health. An American Diabetes Association study reported that consuming one or more sodas per day compared to none at all increased the risk of metabolic syndrome by 36% and type 2 diabetes by 67%.
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Does Coke have any health benefits?

The high acidity in the fizzy drink acts like gastric acid and can ease severe abdominal pain, break down the blockages and get things moving again. Just like your morning cup of coffee, Coca-Cola offers a good whack of the stimulant caffeine (it's a caffeinated drink after all).
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Is Coke more hydrating than water?

CNN Coverage Claims Milk and Soda Are More Hydrating Than Water—What? According to a 2016 hydration study featured by CNN last fall, water falls short when it comes to hydration. In fact, it's number 10 on a list of 13 beverages—with skim milk, cola, and orange juice ranking as far superior in terms of hydration.
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What happens if you only drink Coke and no water?

Because the sugar in soda is a simple sugar that absorbs extremely quickly, drinking soda leads to a spike in your blood sugar. Your body isn't naturally prepared to deal with this blood sugar spike, so it overcompensates, releasing hormones that make your blood sugar plunge too low.
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What is the most dehydrating drink?

Alcoholic and caffeinated beverages, such as coffee, teas and colas, are not recommended for optimal hydration. These fluids tend to pull water from the body and promote dehydration. Fruit juice and fruit drinks may have too many carbohydrates, too little sodium and they may upset your stomach.
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Does anything quench thirst better than water?

- Water: ''For quenching thirst, nothing works better than water,'' says Marion Nestle, nutrition consultant to the United States Olympic Team and professor of nutrition at New York University. Cold water is absorbed quicker than other fluids.
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What happens if you drink Coca-Cola everyday?

Even one or two colas a day could increase your risk of type 2 diabetes by more than 20%. Sugar intake is linked to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and excess fat, all of which increase the risk of heart disease. Colas and other sugary drinks have been linked to an increased risk of pancreatic cancer.
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Can you survive on Coca-Cola?

And after years of only drinking Coke, you'd eventually be 600 pounds, with a huge list of health issues. You'd take your final sips of Coca-Cola and then die due to a heart attack, kidney failure, or other health-related issue.
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Is Coca-Cola worse than alcohol?

Both alcohol and soft drinks contain plenty of kilo calories but on the parameter of kilo calories, soft drinks are a healthier choice over alcohol. People tend to drink soft drinks at a slower pace, which means that they consume less of it.
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Can you get addicted to Coca-Cola?

People can become addicted to a variety of substances and behaviors, including drugs, prescription medications, sex, and smartphone usage. However, soda addiction doesn't have an official definition, and there's currently not enough evidence to suggest that it's a true disorder.
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Does Coke make you fat?

Along with packing a ton of sugar, one can of Coke will cost you 140 calories. These two factors alone make it rather obvious that another long-term result of drinking this soda every day is weight gain.
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What happens if you drink Coke before bed?

Drinking soda (or “pop,” as our friends in the Midwest like to call it) before bed is like a double whammy for your sleep. Sodas are loaded with caffeine and lots of sugar. The caffeine can make it hard to fall asleep, and the sugar may affect your ability to stay asleep.
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What soda gives you the most energy?

Mountain Dew Zero Sugar is currently the soda with the most caffeine, beating out other versions of Mountain Dew and Big Fizz Cola.
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Can I drink Coke instead of coffee?

Calories. The Harvard School of Public Health notes that the average can of sugar-sweetened soda packs 150 calories. In contrast, an equal serving of coffee, 12-ounces, contains just 4 calories. By swapping one can of soda for a 12-ounce cup of coffee, you can save almost 150 calories a day.
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What does diabetic thirst feel like?

The 2 main symptoms of diabetes insipidus are often needing to pee a large amount of urine and feeling extremely thirsty. If you have diabetes insipidus, you may pee pale, watery urine every 15 to 20 minutes. The amount of urine can range from 3 litres in mild cases to up to 20 litres per day in severe cases.
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What deficiency causes excessive thirst?

Studies show that 98% of Americans do not get the recommended minimum amount of daily recommended Potassium. Signs you may be lacking it: Muscle cramps, weakness, tiredness, tingling or numbness, nausea or vomiting, abdominal cramping/bloating, constipation, frequent urination/excessive thirst, abnormal heart rhythms.
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Why am I so thirsty even though I drink lots of water?

Thirst you can't seem to quench, what doctors call polydipsia, is one symptom of diabetes. When you have this disease, your body doesn't make enough of the hormone insulin or doesn't use it properly. It causes too much sugar (called glucose) to build up in your body.
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