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Does drinking coffee have any effects on a sore throat? (slrpnk.net)

submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Am currently sick with a bad throat. While enjoying my cup of coffee, I had the thought; "Should I avoid coffee if I have a bad throat?". So, are there any studies or general consensus on this?

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Wouldn’t the sugar be likely to feed the bacterial infection?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

No, honey is a great antiseptic.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3609166/

[–] wyrmroot 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The words you said aren’t wrong, but in this context it seems like you’re suggesting that the honey in tea might have a similar effect when consumed. That’s not at all supported by this study. Much of honey’s antimicrobial effects are (1) due to its high sugar concentration, and (2) in reference to topical applications. Those conditions don’t exist here.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

It will soothes the pain a little. And no it doesn't increase or encourage the infection.

But yeah, a raw tablespoon of honey is best.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Honey actually does the exact opposite.