Diet Soda Dangers

susanswan

This is a touchy subject for many. I'm just posting this informative article for those interested. I'm not having a debate, but feel free to start one if you choose

The link to the entire article: http://www.diseaseproof.com/archives/osteoporosis-diet-soda-depletes-calcium-and-may-increase-heart-attack-risk.html

Here is how it starts:

The average American drinks 216 liters of soda each year. Soda drinking has previously been associated with lower bone mineral density in women and children, and one study in particular has focused specifically on the effects of diet soda on bone health. The authors commented that this research was sparked by the observation that diet soda drinking behaviors are often different than regular soda drinking behaviors – women often use diet sodas in an effort to avoid weight gain – either to stave off hunger between meals or as a replacement for calorie-containing beverages. Many women drink over 20 diet sodas per week.

These researchers discovered that parathyroid hormone (PTH) concentrations rise strongly following diet soda consumption. PTH functions to increase blood calcium concentrations by stimulating bone breakdown, and as a result release calcium from bone.

In the study, women aged 18-40 were given 24 ounces of either diet cola or water on two consecutive days, and urinary calcium content was measured for three hours. Copy & paste the link to read more: http://www.diseaseproof.com/archives/osteoporosis-diet-soda-depletes-calcium-and-may-increase-heart-attack-risk.html

kolkol

My cousin is a holistic nutritionist & she says do not drink diet. A lot of the times you hear of ppl feeling yucky, headache, etc. they stop drinking diet and they are better.
I asked her one time if she would rather I drink diet or regular, she said neither but said if i really had to she probably pick regular.

brogers916

very interesting. I tend to agree with the article. Thanks for sharing.

greekygirl

I didn't read the article, but most people I know who drink diet pop regularly are overweight. I was heavier when I drank it too. Seems strange, but true. When I do drink an occasional one (VERY rarely), I notice my cravings and hunger increase.