7-up Had A Drug In It
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (159058)
Boise, Idaho
April 23, 2019 7:15pm CST
I was surprised to learn that from 1929 until 1948 the original formula had contained lithium citrate which is a mood stabilizing drug. It was originally called "Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Soda" but abandoned this name when they changed to formula. It is thought that the "7" in the name came from the atomic mass of lithium.
Interesting, huh? I thought Cola was the only one that had a drug in it.
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@weevee18 (2067)
• Philippines
25 Apr 19
@celticeagle I hope not as this could be dangerous for the health.
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@BarBaraPrz (45487)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
24 Apr 19
I guess that was the "up" in 7-up.
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I know Coke had something it in way back when, but 7up too? Yikes!
@Letranknight2015 (51532)
• Philippines
24 Apr 19
So, what's the new formula, good thing I'm not drinking 7-up these days
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@wolfgirl569 (95188)
• Marion, Ohio
24 Apr 19
I knew coke did. Does not surprise the 7_up did too.
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@xFiacre (12597)
• Ireland
24 Apr 19
@celtieagle This explains why, perhaps, my 7 Up swigging great aunt got married to a tailor’s dummy with no teeth. It was around 1948, not long after the war, that she divorced him and her hair regained its natural colour overnight.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
24 Apr 19
I wasn't aware of this at all. I guess it shouldn't be so surprising though. Coca Cola was intended as a medicinal drink and not so much a refreshment. It makes sense that other companies would follow suit.
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@Deepizzaguy (94552)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
24 Apr 19
No wonder the taste of soft drinks feels odd.
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@LindaOHio (156212)
• United States
24 Apr 19
Interesting. I thought Coke was the only one too.
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