The effects of "Coke" aka Cola, AKA COCA COLA

Did you know?? 

After 10 minutes: Ten tea spoons of sugar contained in a glass of Cola, cause devastating “strike” on the organism and the only cause, by reason of not vomiting, is the phosphoric acid which inhibits the action of sugar. 

After 20 minutes: A leap of insulin levels in bloodstream occurs. The liver converts all the sugar into fat.

After 40 minutes: Ingestion of caffeine is finally completed. The eye pupils are expanding. Blood pressure rises, because the liver disposes more sugar into bloodstream. The adenosine receptors get blocked, thereby preventing drowsiness.

After 45 minutes: Body raises production of dopamine hormone, which stimulates the brain pleasure center. Heroin has the same principle of operation.

After 1 hour: Phosphoric acid binds calcium, magnesium and zinc in the gastrointestinal tract, which supercharges metabolism. Releasing of calcium through urine also rises.

After more than 1 hour: Diuretic effect of the drink enters in “the game”. The calcium, magnesium and zinc are removed out of the organism, which are a part of our bones, as well as sodium. At this time we have already become irritable or subdued. The whole quantity of water, contained in a coca cola, is removed by the urine.

Actually, when having a cold bottle of Coke and enjoying its undeniable freshness, do we know what chemical “cocktail” we pour into our throats? The active ingredient of Coca-Cola is orthophosphoric acid. Due to its high acidity, cisterns used for transporting of the concentrate have to be equipped with special reservoirs designed for highly corrosive materials.

Let's have a look at “the anatomy” of one of the most advertised products of “Coca-Cola Co.” – Coca-Cola Light without caffeine. 

This drink contains Aqua Carbonated, E150D, E952, E951, E338, E330, Aromas, E211.

Aqua Carbonated – this is sparkling water. It stirs gastric secretion, increases the acidity of the gastric juice and provokes flatulency – plenty evolution of gases. Furthermore, spring water is not used, but is used regular filtered water.

E150D – food coloring, obtained through the processing of sugar at specified temperatures, with or without addition of chemical reagents. In the case with coca-cola, ammonium sulfate is added.

E952 – Sodium Cyclamate is a sugar substitute. Cyclamate is a synthetic chemical, has  sweet taste, which is 200 times sweeter than sugar, and is used as an artificial sweetener. In 1969 it was banned by FDA, since it as well as saccharin and aspartame, caused cancer in rats' urinary bladder. In 1975, prohibition seized also Japan, South Korea and Singapore. In 1979, WHO (World Health Organization), “who knows why?” rehabilitated cyclamates and recognizing them as safe.

E950 – Acesulfame Potassium. 200 times sweeter than sugar, containing methyl ether, where it aggravates the operation of the cardiovascular system. Likewise, it contains asparaginic acid which can also cause excitant effect on our nervous system and in time it can lead to addiction. Acesulfame is badly dissolved and is not recommended for use by children and pregnant women.

E951 – Aspartame. A sugar substitute for diabetics and is chemically unstable: at elevated temperature it breaks down into methanol and phenylalanine. Methanol is very dangerous: 5-10ml can cause destruction of the optic nerve and irreversible blindness. In warm soft drinks, aspartame transforms into formaldehyde which is very strong carcinogen. Some number of cases with aspartame poisoning include: unconsciousness, headaches, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, palpitation, weight gain, irritability, anxiety, memory loss, blurry vision, fainting, joint pains, depression, fertility, hearing loss and etc. Aspartame can also provoke the following diseases: brain tumors, MS (Multiple Sclerosis), epilepsy, Graves' disease, chronic fatigue, Alzheimer's, diabetes, mental deficiency and tuberculosis.

E338 – Orthophosphoric Acid. This can cause irritation of skin and eyes. It is used for production of phosphoric acid salts of ammonia, sodium, calcium, aluminum and also in organic synthesis for production of charcoal and film tapes, for production of refractory materials, ceramics, glass, fertilizers, synthetic detergents, medicine, metalworking, and textile and oil industries. Food orthophosphoric acid is used in the production of carbonated water and for preparation of ingredients in pastry. It is known that orthophosphoric acid interfere with the absorption of calcium and iron from the body, which can cause weakening of bones and osteoporosis. Other side effects are thirst and skin rashes.

E330 – Citric Acid. It is widely spread in nature and is used in pharmaceutical and food industries. Salts of citric acid (citrates) are used in food industry as acids, preservatives, stabilizers, and in medical fields – for preserving blood. Aromas – unknown aromatic additives.

E211 – Sodium Benzoate. It is used in production of some food products, as an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal agent. These products refer to jams, fruit juices and fruit yoghurts. It's not recommended for use by asthmatics and people who are sensitive to aspirin. A study conducted by Peter Piper at the Sheffield University in Britain, found that this compound causes significant damage to DNA. 

According to his words, sodium benzoate which is an active component in preservatives doesn't destroy DNA, but deactivating it. This can lead to cirrhosis and degenerative diseases like Parkinson's disease. So, what turns out? Well, it turns out that “the secret recipe” of coca-cola is just one advertising play. What kind of secret may be there, when it's well known to us that this is a weak solution of cocaine with preservatives, colorants, stabilizers and etc. I.e., this is legalized cocaine addiction plus pure poison.

Diet Coke is even worse, because the aspartame in it, replaces sugar, becoming pure neurotoxic poison. So, if you can't imagine a life without coca-cola, take advantage of the following recommendations: - Many distributors of coca-cola in U.S use this drink for cleaning their truck engines. - Many police officers in U.S have bottles of coca-cola in their cars and when a car accident happens, they wash the blood out of the road with it. - Coca-Cola is a great tool for removing rusty stains on chrome surfaces of cars. To remove corrosion from car battery, pour it with Coke and the corrosion will disappear. - To unscrew a rusty screw, dip a cloth in coca-cola and wrap around it for several minutes. - To clean stains from clothes – pour coca-cola on dirty clothes, add washing powder and run the washing machine as usual. You will be surprised of the results. - In India, some farmers use coca-cola instead of pesticides for pest extermination, because it's cheaper and the effect is completely satisfying. So, coca-cola undeniably is a very useful product. The key is to be used for intended purposes, but not for drinking!

10 Things You Should Know about - Glucosamine

Glucosamine is a popular dietary supplement that is used to treat knee osteoarthritis. While the benefits associated with glucosamine have been debated by researchers, the supplement has reduced joint pain in some patients.

There are preliminary reports that suggest the use of glucosamine with vitamin C, bromelain, chondroitin sulfate, or manganese may enhance the benefit of glucosamine for osteoarthritis. Another preliminary report suggests there may be an added benefit for psoriasis if glucosamine is taken with fish oil.

There are a lot of theories, but what are the facts? If you use glucosamine or you are considering a trial of the supplement, there are 10 things you should know about glucosamine.

1 - Glucosamine is a natural substance that is found in healthy cartilage.

Glucosamine sulfate is a normal component of glycoaminoglycans in the matrix of cartilage and in synovial fluid. Studies have shown that taking glucosamine results in pain relief equivalent to some NSAIDs. It has also been theorized that glucosamine may slow cartilage damage in osteoarthritis patients. The definite word was expected in a large clinical study conducted by the National Institutes of Health.

2 - The long awaited results from NIH Glucosamine/Chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial (GAIT) provided disappointing results.

GAIT was designed to test the short-term (6 months) effectiveness of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate in reducing pain in a large number of participants with knee osteoarthritis. In GAIT, participants were randomly assigned to one of five treatment groups:

glucosamine alone
chondroitin sulfate alone
glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate in combination
celecoxib
a placebo
Results from the GAIT study showed: Participants taking the positive control, celecoxib, experienced statistically significant pain relief versus placebo. There were no significant differences between the other treatments tested and placebo. For a subset of study participants with moderate-to-severe pain, glucosamine combined with chondroitin sulfate provided statistically significant pain relief compared with placebo. Researchers, however, said that because the size of this subgroup was so small, the findings should be considered preliminary and need to be confirmed in further studies. For participants in the mild pain subset, glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate together or alone did not provide statistically significant pain relief.

3 - People who wish to try glucosamine should discuss an overall treatment plan for osteoarthritis with their doctor.

You should discuss wanting to try glucosamine with your doctor so that the doctor can keep meticulous notes about your most current treatment plan. Your doctor can also warn you about a few safety issues regarding glucosamine and keep your expectations realistic.

4 - Glucosamine is sold as a dietary supplement. The glucosamine sold as a supplement is extracted from animal tissue, specifically crab, lobster, or shrimp shells.

Most resources suggest that glucosamine should be avoided in patients who are allergic to shellfish, while other resources (including the Arthritis Foundation) recommend talking to your doctor about your known allergy. Most allergies are caused by proteins in shellfish, not by chitin, the carbohydrate from which glucosamine is extracted. Again, this is important to discuss with your doctor!

5 - If there is any chance of benefit, you must be taking the recommended theraputic amount of glucosamine.

The typical initial dose is 1500 mg of glucosamine and 1200 of chondroitin daily for 6 to 8 weeks. If a response is obtained, the dose can be reduced to 1000 mg of glucosamine and 800 of chondroitin or less. You can take glucosamine while staying on your usual arthritis medications. If there will be benefit from taking glucosamine, you should notice it within a few months.

6 - Since the dietary supplement industry is largely unregulated, the quality of glucosamine products sold is not necessarily identical.

It is recommended that you buy supplements from large, well-established companies. The company you deal with should have a good reputation. ConsumerLab.com analyzed some dietary supplements for quality and it was found that in some cases, the product did not contain the amount of the supplement that was indicated on the label. Buyer beware.

7 - If you experience common side effects, you may want to switch brands before giving up glucosamine altogether.

Common side effects associated with glucosamine include:

gas
soft stools
upset stomach
drowsiness
insomnia
headache
skin reactions
sun sensitivity
nail toughening
Glucosamine can cause a temporary increase in blood pressure and heart rate, including palpitations.

8 - It is not clear, even after several studies, whether glucosamine affects blood sugar levels

Patients with diabetes or patients who are hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) are advised to be cautious when taking glucosamine. It may be a good idea for those patients to have blood sugar levels monitored more frequently. Since glucosamine is an amino sugar, it is best to be cautious. Discuss this with your doctor.

9 - Glucosamine may increase the risk of bleeding in certain patients.

Patients with bleeding disorders, patients who take blood-thinning medications, and patients who are on daily aspirin therapy should have their blood clotting time checked more frequently to monitor the situation. Glucosamine dosage may need adjustment if a problem is discovered.

10 - Glucosamine is not recommended for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Due to a lack of scientific evidence in this area, it is recommended that glucosamine be avoided during both pregnancy and breastfeeding.