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What is so wrong with diet coke? why is it bad for you?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
See below: starting with artificial colors, artificial sweeteners and phosphoric acid, We really do not know the long term effects of these ingredients to the individual user especially the aspartame that is used. User beware. You would be better off drinking water with some lemon, or ginger.
Answered 5/27/2017
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Sodas: Regularly drinking soda has been linked to Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Diabetes, heart disease & metabolic syndrome. Other possible risks include: increased weight, decreased bone mineral density (BMD) obesity, erosion of tooth enamel, mineral depletion & dehydration. If it contains artificial sweeteners & is used daily, this is linked to a 3 fold ^ in dementia & stroke.
Answered 5/29/2017
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