# Any Health Benefits To Coca-Cola?

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**Created:** [April 9, 2020, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-health-benefits-to-coca-cola/851388 "2020-04-09T01:05:36Z")\
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The phosphoric acid in coca cola may serve to lower your renal pH and thereby reduce the likelihood of urinary tract infections.  
Probably there are healthier alternatives though such as cranberry juice.

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