There is a lot shared about soda on social media. Some say that drinking soda helps with digestion. Some say that lemon soda can cure cancer?! Which story is true? Which story is false? Find the answer for sure before sharing. CHECK-LIST, a collection of popular stories. Ranked from sure before sharing
Number 1: Is it true that lemon soda cures cancer ?
It is shared that Drinking lemon soda regularly can kill cancer cells.
Conclusion: Not true, should not be shared ?
Check the facts with: Asst. Prof. Dr. Dulyaporn Trachutham, professor of toxicology. Institute of Nutrition Mahidol University
“Lemon soda does not cure cancer and you should not consume lemon soda on an empty stomach because it is acidic. There may be irritation, stomach irritation, and tooth erosion. Experts also warn against sharing information about cancer-curing foods. It may not have saved the celebrity's life that was intended. Preventing cancer and treating cancer are different things. Saying that this food can cure cancer means that it can treat cancer patients. But if you say you're curing cancer, you shouldn't share it if you don't have clear information. Because it will give people the opportunity to go for standard treatment. And there is evidence that it is effective. Make him lose the opportunity.”
Number 2: Is it true that washing your face with pore-tightening soda ?
Recommendations for washing your face that help tighten pores were shared. By washing your face using soda.
Conclusion: Not true, should not be shared ?
Check the facts with: Prof. Dr. Prawit Asavanont, Head of Dermatology Department. (Skin Unit) Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University
“Washing your face with baking soda does not help tighten your pores. You can try to do this, but you shouldn't wash for too long. Because it may cause the face to dry out in people with allergies.”
Number 3: Is it true that soda can remove formalin from seafood ?
An article was shared that seafood was soaked in formalin from cold storage at sea. Soak 2 bottles of soda in water and rinse. This will remove the formalin.
Conclusion: Not true, should not be shared ?
Check the facts with: Mr. Anan Bunpan, Faculty of Science and Technology Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi
“Soda cannot remove formalin from seafood. Therefore, we should buy seafood that is free from formalin from the beginning. It will be a better choice.”
Number 4: Is it true that soda cooks shrimp ?
Recipes are shared: Soda can cook shrimp.
Conclusion: Not true, should not be shared ?
Check the facts with: Asst. Prof. Suwanee Athannarong, Faculty of Home Economics Technology Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jesada Denduangboriphan Faculty of Science Chulalongkorn University, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wisit Chawasit, Director of the Institute of Nutrition Mahidol University
“Soda doesn't cook the shrimp. But it causes the protein in the shrimp to change color. And the meat is slightly harder. Heat-cooking is therefore a safer method.”
Number 5: Is it true that drinking soda helps with digestion ?
Conclusion: Not true, should not be shared ?
Check the facts with: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ekkarat Ketwan, professor at the Institute of Nutrition. Mahidol University
“Soda is slightly acidic. No effect on digestion In addition, the acidity of soda It is one factor that may promote acid reflux and tooth decay. Therefore, people with acid reflux disease or gastrointestinal diseases should avoid drinking soda.
However, soda can be drunk in moderation. You should not drink too much because it may affect your health as mentioned above. And choose to drink soda that has received standards from the Office of the Medical and Drug Administration (FDA) by observing the markings. FDA before purchasing every time.”
Source: Thai News Agency