Hailed in Southeast Asia as the 'king of fruits', the durian fruit is surely enjoyed by many people. Visually distinctive due to its size and its thorn-covered husk, this fruit is also known for its strong odor and delicious taste. Others find the smell repulsive and revolting, but regardless the taste is definitely appetizing. The distinct flavor and odor of the durian have gathered mixed views from people, ranging from sweet appreciation to complete disgust. Still, this doesn't stop others from eating this unique fruit. Rumors have circulated that drinking softdrinks after consuming durian will have adverse effects on your health. A particular netizen named Kim-Siang Ng wrote a Facebook post about the dangers of drinking coke after eating durian, and his post took off on social media sites, gathering significant attention. He claimed that when these two are combined, the effects can be deadly like poison. He referred to a 28-year old Chinese tourist who passed away due to complications caused by eating too much durian and drinking coke at the same time.
Netizens are looking for validations and evidences to his post, and many people are curious to find out whether eating durian and drinking coke at the same time will cause adverse health effects. Experts sought out to find an answer to this interesting claim. Some people believe that it's true, others say that it's just a made-up myth to stir up attention. In order to find out, make sure to watch this video right down below!
Hopefully the video gave you an answer on whether eating durian and drinking coke at the same time is bad for your health. Do you love eating durian? Let us know what you think and share us your thoughts by leaving your comments right down below!
