On May 8, 1886, American pharmacist John Pemberton came up with a delicious drink that the whole world soon learned about. It is believed that the name "Coca-Cola" was suggested by Pemberton's accountant. Once upon a time, one part of the nuts of the tropical cola tree was added to three parts of coca leaves. The patent states that this drink helps in the treatment of any nervous disorders. Pemberton claimed that his mixture relieves cravings for morphine, improves potency, and lifts the mood. Now the composition of the drink has changed a lot.
Instructions
Step 1
Today, the true recipe for making Coca-Cola is kept in the strictest confidence. However, it is known that it is not the drink itself that is harmful, but the food additives that make up its composition. One of them is caffeine. This substance is found in mat, tea, guarana, coffee beans. In small concentrations, caffeine stimulates mental and muscle activity, relieves stress, improves memory, and helps to recover from physical exertion. In Coca-Cola, the content of this alkaloid is quite high. Just one glass of this carbonated drink makes the body produce serotonin - the hormone of joy. It speeds up the transmission of neural impulses, which makes a person a little happier for a while.
Step 2
Drinking large amounts of Coca-Cola leads to the body receiving a huge amount of caffeine, which begins to act negatively. Scientists and doctors note that in people who drink 1 liter or more of cola, blood pressure rises, the heart begins to beat more often. Doctors do not recommend to abuse cola for hypertensive patients, as well as those who have found arrhythmia or ischemia. Coca-Cola is harmless to the body when consumed periodically (no more than 1 time per week) in an amount of 300 ml.
Step 3
Coca-Cola is not recommended for people with ulcers or gastritis, as this drink increases the acidity of the stomach. In addition, the phosphoric acid in cola flushes calcium out of the body. This can make bones brittle, nails brittle, and affect the normal functioning of the kidneys and liver. The world's most popular carbonated drink promotes acne and slows down blood clotting.
Step 4
Coca-Cola contains additives labeled E. Acesulfame potassium (E950) is several hundred times sweeter than sucrose. This additive increases the shelf life of the drink, is not high in calories, does not cause allergies. However, E950 contains methyl ester and aspartic acid, which are addictive and impair the functioning of the cardiovascular system. Acesulfame potassium is used in combination with aspartame (E951) in many sugary carbonated drinks. Aspartame is a well-known sweetener composed of phenylalanine and asparagine. E951 can be used in small quantities by people with diabetes and overweight people. Recent studies have shown that aspartame stimulates the growth of cancer cells, accelerates the course of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's and a couple of dozen other serious diseases.
Step 5
Cyclamic acid and its salts (sodium, calcium and potassium) are designated on the label as E952. This preservative is a synthetic sugar substitute. In 1969, the additive was banned in America and Canada as a carcinogen and cancer-causing agent. In 1975, cyclamic acid was banned in Singapore, South Korea, Japan and Indonesia. However, in 1979 the World Health Organization declared the substance harmless.
Step 6
Orthophosphoric acid (E338), which is part of Coca-Cola, is capable of dissolving a human nail in four days without a trace. This acid is irritating to the skin and eyes. Because of this additive, Coca-Cola has been recognized as an excellent detergent. This drink removes rusty stains. If you can't remove an old rusted bolt, soak a rag in a Coca-Cola and wrap the mount with it. After a few minutes, the bolt will come loose without too much trouble. If your clothes have stains from potassium permanganate, brilliant green, cherry juice, blood, grass, then Coca-Cola will help get rid of them. Add a can of drink and some washing powder to a bowl of water. Soak the clothes for 10-15 minutes, and then wash as usual in the machine.
