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To neutralize the effects of a bottle of Coke, you need to drink 32 glasses of water. This drink contains about 10 teaspoons of sugar, which is 100% of the recommended daily intake. Phosphoric acid controls the taste of sugar. Ten to twenty minutes after eating, there is an increase in insulin production due to the spike in blood sugar. After 40 minutes, caffeine is fully absorbed, increasing blood pressure, dilating pupils and blocking adenosine receptors, causing insomnia. Five minutes later, dopamine stimulates the pleasure centers in the brain. After 60 minutes, the acids present in Coca-Cola react with nutrients, such as magnesium, zinc and calcium, in the large intestine, being eliminated in the urine, accompanied by water and sodium. Finally, enthusiasm gives way to tiredness and irritation due to lack of sugar.
