Is it true that ice cream can cure a sore throat: a popular myth dispelled

21.06.2024 20:48

There is an opinion that if you have a sore throat or other sore throat, you need to eat ice cream and the illness will go away.

Is this really true and what do experts say about it?

Ice cream treatment

Proponents of this concept argue that bacteria require a warm, moist environment.

Therefore, their spread is facilitated by the environment in the nasal cavity and throat, as well as a weakened immune system.

Therefore, eating ice cream can slow down the growth of bacteria and stop the development of infection.

Ice cream
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And what is in reality?

In reality, to freeze the bacilli, you would have to eat more than one serving.

Even if you feel relief after eating a cold dessert, the effect will be short-lived.

In a few minutes the pain will return.

Doctors unanimously say that cold foods do nothing but harm when you have a sore throat.

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Igor Zur Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor


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  1. Ice cream treatment
  2. And what is in reality?