Wait… Coke Zero Is Health Food Now?
I recently came across a Facebook video with what might be the best medical advice I’ve ever heard.
The video says one way to help with constipation from GLP-1 medications is to drink Coke Zero, and the nutritionist attributes the effect to phosphorus.
My immediate reaction:
FANTASTIC!
Finally, something I’ve been training for my entire life.
Coke Zero is already one of my staple foods. I take Ozempic, and constipation can be one of the side effects.
So when somebody tells me my Coke Zero habit might actually have a purpose, naturally I'm thinking:
Doctor, should I increase my prescription from Large to Extra Large?
And somewhere at Coca-Cola headquarters, an executive just felt a disturbance in the Force.
There Is One Tiny Problem…
I couldn't independently verify the video's claim that the phosphorus in Coke Zero is an established treatment for GLP-1 constipation.
So, sadly, I'm not declaring Coke Zero a medication.
I'm merely saying that if future scientific research concludes that it is...
I was an early adopter.
And yes, before anyone reminds me about phosphorus and kidney disease—thank you for the reminder.
With my kidney situation, I already have to pay attention to phosphorus. I use a phosphate binder to hopefully help keep my phosphorus levels in line.
So this is definitely not me recommending that anyone start pounding Coke Zero as a medical treatment.
This is me discovering a video that seemingly gave my existing Coke Zero habit a scientific-sounding excuse and thinking:
FINALLY. MY MOMENT HAS ARRIVED.
Until then, I'll continue enjoying Coke Zero for the same reason I always have:
I just really like Coke Zero.
And if my consumption happens to help The Coca-Cola Company stock along the way?
You're welcome, shareholders.
I'm doing my part. One bottle at a time. 😂🥤