18/11/2025
❌️Stop washing down protein-rich meals with fizzy drinks!
Your stomach needs acid to digest protein, not bubbles. Keep digestion smooth, energy better, and bloating away!
1️⃣ Impairs Protein Digestion
Protein needs strong stomach acid (HCl) for proper breakdown.
Carbonated drinks are alkaline-forming due to their CO₂ content, which can neutralize stomach acid, slowing digestion.
2️⃣ Causes Bloating & Discomfort
Protein stays longer in the stomach. When you add carbonation can trapped gas & cause bloating, heaviness, burping, and indigestion.
3️⃣ Can Reduce Nutrient Absorption
Poor digestion of protein leads to incomplete breakdown of amino acids, less muscle repair and poor nutrient uptake (B12, iron, zinc).
4️⃣ Increases Acid Reflux Risk
Carbonation relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter and combined with heavy protein meals which cause heartburn and reflux.
5️⃣ May Lead to Overeating
Carbonated drinks slow stomach emptying and disrupt satiety signals.
Crbonated drinks after Barbecue, Stop having soda to digest food.