Jaqy wrote:

> if I ever have a mild upset (which is rare) I have flat Coke and, believe
> it or not, it works. I've recommended it to others before and they've
> said it worked, too. I would definitely *not* recommend it for a severe
> case but for a mild case it certainly helps settle the stomach. Perhaps
> the thinking behind it is that it provides sugar for energy and calories
> but doesn't provide anything for bacteria to live on. Or is there some
> other 'magic' ingredient? I don't know but it's worth a try )

If you look at the active ingredients in most over-the-counter nausea
medicines, you'll see phosphoric acid and glucose. Coke contains both.

Bob