The Dark Truth About Diet Coke

[Diamond_Dog]

Donny’s favorite drink …..

(snip)

Despite its undeniable popularity, Diet Coke’s nutritional rap sheet remains a cause for concern. The popular drink has long ignited controversy among researchers, dietitians, and doctors who primarily take issue with its artificial sweetener aspartame. In late 2024, rumors even circulated of a Diet Coke ban, and while it was quickly debunked as just that (a rumor!), it's only revived this decades-long convo.

(snip)

Research also suggests that Diet Coke and other products with artificial sweeteners might be increasing your risk of dementia. "This is due to aspartame and sucralose disrupting neurotransmitter activity, which can affect brain function," Riley says.

Indeed, a 2017 study on the subject found that individuals who consumed diet sodas daily were three times as likely to suffer from dementia or a stroke compared to those that don't. Another study found similar evidence in 2019 after testing the different effects of sweeteners on behavior and neurotransmitters release in mice.

https://www.delish.com/food-news/a63785935/is-diet-coke-bad-for-you-aspartame/