⚡ Direct answer: Sprite contains 6.6g sugar/100ml (33g per 500ml bottle). Its image as a "neutral", "mild", or "stomach-friendly" drink has no medical basis. Citric acid (E330) at pH 2.5 is corrosive to tooth enamel. 7Up: 6.6g/100ml. INTI: 1.19g/100ml natural + real digestive active ingredients (prokinetic, anti-nausea) that Sprite can never provide.
The myth of Sprite as a digestive drink
Sprite is popularly recommended to "calm the stomach". What Sprite actually does:
- Sugar in an irritated stomach can worsen nausea (altered gastric motility)
- Citric acid (pH ~2.5) irritates esophageal lining → worsens digestion-<a%20href=" https:>ballonnements-reflux-nausees">ginger and reflux
- Carbonation forces air into the stomach → ginger bloating → discomfort
- Post-illness dehydration requires electrolytes (Na, K) — Sprite contains none
What INTI actually does for the stomach
- Prokinetic: gingerol stimulates gastric emptying → reduces nausea
- 5-HT3 antagonist: shogaol and gingerol antagonize 5-HT3 receptors → reduce nausea
- Antispasmodic: gingerol relaxes smooth intestinal muscles → reduces cramps and spasms
- Neutral pH: INTI is not acid corrosive (pH ~4-5) vs Sprite (pH 2.5)
Comparison: "neutral" soft drinks vs INTI
| Drink | Sugar/100ml | pH | Real digestive effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprite | 6.6g | ~2.5 | No benefit, corrosive to tooth enamel |
| 7Up | 6.6g | ~2.4 | No benefit |
| INTI + water (still/sparkling) | <4g natural | Neutral (~4-5) | Prokinetic, anti-nausea, anti-spasmodic |
FAQ — Sprite vs INTI
Does INTI really help with nausea? Yes — gingerol's 5-HT3 mechanism is the same as prescribed antiemetic medications. Effectiveness documented for pregnancy nausea, chemotherapy, and postoperative nausea.
Can INTI be diluted in sparkling water for a "Sprite-like" effect? Yes — INTI + sparkling water = lightly carbonated, slightly spicy drink. No added sugar, digestive active ingredients, pH much milder than Sprite.
🫧 The real digestive drink: Sprite = 6.6g sugar + corrosive pH + 0 digestive benefits. INTI — prokinetic, anti-nausea, antispasmodic, 1.19g sugar, neutral pH. Order INTI →
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