DO DIET DRINKS LEAD TO A HEALTH RISK?
Several studies over the past years have reported links between diet soda and weight gain, diabetes , heart problems, and other health issues.Most in recent times,headlines sounded alarms about a higher chance of dementia and stroke among diet soda drinkers but experts say you don’t need to clear the diet drinks out of your fridge just yet. The sweeteners in diet soft drinks may trick you into overcompensating or eating a greater number of calories than you normally would. Drinking the right amount of diet soda a day such as a can or two isn't likely to hurt you. The artificial sweeteners and other chemicals presently used in diet soda are safe for most people, and there's no credible evidence that these ingredients cause cancer. Some common ingredients in diet soda include: Carbonated water Sweeteners Acids Colors Flavors Preservatives Vitamins and minerals Caffeine There are several other health effects of diet drinks, including: May reduce fatty liver, N...