Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Dew Beverages Boost White Blood Cells?

Is it just a myth that a caffinated beverage like Mt. Dew or Coke would boost white blood cells?

I thought we might prove the myth wrong today, but I can't come to a conclusive answer for two reasons. One, Chloe wasn't really interested in the Mt. Dew and drank a minimal amount. Two, her white blood cells rose today to 0.2 from 0.1. Would her white blood cells have been greater had she drank the entire can? Or is it merely coincidence that her count came up. I'm leaning towards coincidence.

I might have to write into Myth Busters for the answer because I just don't have enough evidence to prove one way or the other.

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