What 7UP was REALLY Meant for is Shocking!

The famous and popular soda currently named 7UP was created 2 weeks before the Wall Street crash of 1929. The insane fact about the soda which was then called “Bib- Label Lithiated Lemon Lime soda” is that one of its 7 ingredients was lithium. In 1948 its name was shortened to just 7UP. The manufacturers marketed it as a mood stabilizing drink. It was actually patented as a mood stabilizing medicine product. Crazy I know but the story and origin gets more unbelievable.

An even more intriguing and interesting fact is the four totally different theories behind its name. One theory, the most popular theory, is that it was named 7 UP because it contained 7 ingredients. Seems rather simple and rational right? Let’s not forget one of the ingredients being lithium! The second theory behind its name was that 7UP supposedly had a ph level of 7 (which is neutral in the scientific world.) In reality 7UP actually had a ph level of 3.7 which is very acidic making that theory a total failure in itself. The third theory, and most INTERESTING theory of all was that it was called 7UP because lithium had an atomic mass close to 7 and therefore the name 7UP was more of a secret code name for lithium. Quite shocking. The last theory behind how 7UP had its name derived is the least exciting by far yet valid and plausible enough to mention. It was stated that all other sodas were dispensed in 6 oz bottles and 7UP was dispensed in 7 oz bottles thus giving its name 7UP.

I find two of the theories quite intriguing. The first theory I find intriguing is that it was named 7UP because lithium has an atomic mass close to 7. Its almost eluding to the fact that they were acknowledging yet hiding the true purpose for the product and what it entails and the manufacturers full intentions. The second theory that’s intriguing is the theory that may seem basic on the surface yet its true hidden meaning boggles my mind. The theory that it was named 7UP because it had 7 ingredients is rather simple in itself but yet its sole purpose was that lithium was a large factor in naming it 7UP.

Apparently, during the Market Crash in 1929 the soda was created as a mood stabilizer and upper If you will to help those in depression during the Great Stock Market Crash and Depression. The fact that it was able to be sold and marketed as a medicine for depression and mood stabilizing id mind boggling and incomprehensible. It wasn’t until 1948 that lithium was removed from 7UP. So, for a surprising nineteen years a “family friendly” soda was on the shelves with lithium, a drug known for altering state of mind. The true question and wonder is what true effects did it have on children snd did it affect adults as well? Was there an ability to get addicted to 7UP back then when it contained lithium and most importantly could people overdose on the drug?

There are so many myths on where the name 7 UP originated from however one thing is for sure; it contained lithium. That is undisputed. Can’t wrap my brain around using a soda, and secretly branding its name, as a cure for the Stock Market Crash depressions and not just responsibly prescribing lithium or an alternative to those suffering. The means the 7UP manufacturers used to get their product out there baffles me and I will never understand. It is one of the most crazy history lessons behind a products makings and purpose I have ever learned about. Makes you think huh? What else is or was out there containing drugs or potentially dangerous ingredients that we may have consumed without knowing? All are amazing theories on how 7UP’s name was derived however its purpose is the most prominent and amazing part of the story. Think twice before you don’t read a label. Hmm.