Stomach acid is powerful stuff. It’s like a tiny chemical factory in there.
Straws can splash that acid upward. Think of it as a mini tidal wave in your gullet.
This can lead to heartburn or indigestion. Especially if you’re drinking citrus or coffee. Ouch.
Why It’s Funny—and True
Here’s the quirky part: straws were invented for speed. Ancient Sumerians used them to drink beer quickly before it spoiled.
But today? We use them for iced lattes. And we wonder why our stomachs grumble. Irony at its finest.
One study found straw-sippers swallow 60% more air than cup-drinkers. That’s a party in your belly—and nobody’s invited.
