Is Diet Coke bad for the body?
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For me, at 182lbs, this is about 23 cans of soda per day.
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A studie found in rats that had un natural sugars with there meals ate more claories through out the day because they still got the sweet sensation and it sent a signal to there brain so Yes Diet anything will hurt weight loss in the long run. The rats who ate regular sugar desserts with there meals stopped when they were full. I will find the published article in my office and tell you where it was done.
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A studie found in rats that had un natural sugars with there meals ate more claories through out the day because they still got the sweet sensation and it sent a signal to there brain so Yes Diet anything will hurt weight loss in the long run. The rats who ate regular sugar desserts with there meals stopped when they were full. I will find the published article in my office and tell you where it was done.
How does that relate when people aren't rats and are tracking calories?
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:huh:I dont think anythign is ruining the world. Im just saying; ingestign things into your body that aren't natural IS not GOOD for you. The opposite good is bad. This inst rocket science.
Just because a food isn't "good" for you doesn't mean that it's "bad".
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That sentence was quoted out of context. Did you read the rest of it?Just because a food isn't "good" for you doesn't mean that it's "bad". Diet coke may not be loaded with vitamins and minerals, but it doesn't have anything detrimental in it. In fact, I would argue that if you HAD to categorize it as good or bad, it would be good since it contains water. And it's certainly better than regular Coke.
Translation: Food can be neutral, neither beneficial nor detrimental.0 -
aspartame is the work of the devil.0
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Yes. It's terrible for you. If you drink it, your insides will rust, and eventually, you will implode. Ask the millions of diet coke drinkers on the planet. They'll tell you.
I had to cut back to about 2-liters a day. I rusted all the way through my motor mounts and imploded twice.
Seriously though, I've been drinking 1-2 liters a day for several years, maybe 20-ish years. Diet soda will bloat you more than regular soda because of the extra carbonic acid (carbonation) and cause you to retain water a bit due to the sodium. It will NOT rot your teeth because it's the sugar not the carbonation that causes tooth decay. The jury is still out on the health risks of aspartame, but if the worst reports are to be believed I should have three arms, an extra limb and a cancerous growth on my back that would make The Hunchback of Notre Dame jealous. I don't. I'm just fat, but consistently losing weight while sucking down 1-2 liters a day. Fat wise, yes, diet soda can be an issue. In most people it will do some weird stuff because of the aspartame and make you a bit hungrier than normal.
In short, diet soda isn't perfect. It can bloat you, make you retain some water, and make you hungry, but it's much better for you than straight soda. Water is the best, but diet soda isn't horrible either.
But don't take my word for it. Listen to the Mayo Clinic: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diet-soda/AN017320 -
Yes, i think so because it contains aspartame, which causes cancer, among othere perservatives, such as carmel coloring.
+1 Yes the aspartame is what can get you. Diet Coke is laden with chemicals. Good for weight loss over full sugar Coke - Yes. Healthy for you? - No Way.0 -
" over time it can age your heart, kidneys" LOL know what doesn't age your heart and kidneys ... time LOL fat in your bones who comes up with this stuff?Oh sweet jesus, yes!!! Soda diet or not is bad all the way around. It can hide fat deep in your bones, muscle mass and over time it can age your heart, kidneys and take a toll on your vascular system. I'm a a diet Pepsi person at heart but when I read what even 1 sode a day can do long term to your body, I limit a soda to maybe once a month a best. I also found when I quit diet sodae, I lost 5 pounds over a month without chaning anything except skipping the soda. My mom was a "Diet Rite" fan for a lot of years and I told her to try skipping the soda, she was amazed at how much lighter she felt.
That's my '2cents'....
Wow.... just wow....
I'll admit, this is the first time I've ever heard of 'fat deep in your bones'0 -
Generally I would say no...however someone close to me lived and breathed diet coke for years and recently suffered some serious dehydration issues. As far as weight loss is concerned, I would say no...unless you're getting more of it in than water. Happy Trails.
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Is Diet Coke bad for the body? Does it slow down weight loss?
No
It contains aspartame, which is known for causing cancer.0 -
NO...most studies done on diet sodas just come to the conclusion that artificial sweeteners induce sugar cravings...if you don't find that that's the case for you, then I don't think it matters0
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Is Diet Coke bad for the body? Does it slow down weight loss?
Yes. Don't drink cancer-water.0 -
Is Diet Coke bad for the body? Does it slow down weight loss?
No
It contains aspartame, which is known for causing cancer.
Please cite your source for this knowledge - peer reviewed studies and not fear mongering articles would be very much appreciated.0 -
The artificial sweeteners and other chemicals currently used in diet soda are safe for most people,
...is anyone else deeply disturbed by this statement...?
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I gave up Diet Coke when I joined MFP. I now drink just water. I did it not just for health concerns, but because of the price. Also, my husband, who was the one who had to return all the cans, is happy no longer to have that chore.0
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The artificial sweeteners and other chemicals currently used in diet soda are safe for most people,
...is anyone else deeply disturbed by this statement...?
::raises hand::
Why disturbed? A bee sting is safe for most people. A minority of people can die from it. Bar water and oxygen I doubt there's much else that everyone's body is happy with.0 -
I watched a though provoking video yesterday about artificial sweetners...
http://www.doctoroz.com/episode/should-you-give-artificial-sweeteners
He talks about how your body releases insulin, how your brain's addiction centers are activated, but how your body recognizes it is not real sugar and continues to crave more. Possible results are metabilic syndrome, insulin resistance, etc.
Not saying don't drink Diet Coke, I firmly believe everything on moderation. Just gives you something to consider.
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No sugar no insulin0 -
i think we've all learned a very good lesson in this thread, but i'm not sure it has to do with diet coke.0
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The artificial sweeteners and other chemicals currently used in diet soda are safe for most people,
...is anyone else deeply disturbed by this statement...?
No, I am not. I am MUCH more disturbed by the flawed logic and ignorance of scientific methodology that is so evident all over these message boards. Just because something is synthetic does not make it "bad" for you. Just because something is natural it does not mean it is "good" for you. Just because something contains chemicals (clue: everything does!) it does not mean it is "bad" for you. Yikes! :grumble:0 -
Double post... see below.0
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Second of all, there are plenty of things that are harmful at a given dose that are not harmful at lower doses. Do you eat fish? Are you concerned about mercury? There's one example of something that can be harmful at higher doses and not harmful at reasonable doses.
reasonable doses
Reasonable amountDrinking a reasonable amount of diet soda a day, such as a can or two, isn't likely to hurt you. The artificial sweeteners and other chemicals currently used in diet soda are safe for most people, and there's no credible evidence that these ingredients cause cancer. Some types of diet soda are even fortified with vitamins and minerals.
Isn't Likely
Are safe to most people
This all sounds like ROCK F****** solid evidence for your case.
I hope everyone maintains a reasonable dosage and you dont happen to be in the likely group or happen to one of the people its not safe for.
The point is you have something that might carry a risk that provides no benefit to you. Its your choice.
Good luck
Peanuts - safe in reasonable doses as long as you don't belong in a group that it is not safe for - since some people have anaphylaxic reactions to it, should all people avoid it? Is it bad for everybody?
There are some people that are allergic to water. Does everyone need to avoid it? Absolutely not.0 -
The artificial sweeteners and other chemicals currently used in diet soda are safe for most people,
...is anyone else deeply disturbed by this statement...?
::raises hand::
By most people I'm assuming they mean people who do not have PKU (phenylketonuria) or migraines triggered by aspartame. The issues occur in a very small number of people. In the US the rate of occurrence is 1 in 15,000.
The same could be said about shellfish, nuts or any other known allergen. Those are safe to consume for most people, meaning those that do not have allergies to them.0 -
True enough. I guess I'm over sensitive to the topic because I'm one of the 1% (or whatever, I just made that up) who almost died from it.0
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Is this really a post?0
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Like rocks I don't think you should drink anything that will wear away rocks look what it did to the Grand CanyonFor all you people who want to replace your diet coke with water, remember that water is also a chemical H2O. And it is not organic either. It is inorganic. And water will dissolve a lot of things.0 -
I was recently an addict and "depended" on Diet Coke, drinking 7-8 cans daily. It wasn't until over a week ago, when I ran out and decided to go cold turkey. 9 days later, I no longer crave it or feel like I need it when I eat certain foods, or to just get me through the day. The only downside to this is feeling tired mid-day, but a cold glass of water seems to revive me. When I want something with carbonation, I go with club soda.
I sleep better, feel better, and have the peace of mind that I'm no longer dependent on something so small.0 -
YES! DIET COKE is bad for you. Avoid any type of soda at al cost! DRINK WATER
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The artificial sweeteners and other chemicals currently used in diet soda are safe for most people,
...is anyone else deeply disturbed by this statement...?
No, I am not. I am MUCH more disturbed by the flawed logic and ignorance of scientific methodology that is so evident all over these message boards. Just because something is synthetic does not make it "bad" for you. Just because something is natural it does not mean it is "good" for you. Just because something contains chemicals (clue: everything does!) it does not mean it is "bad" for you. Yikes! :grumble:
Welcome to MFP!
Totally agree with you. It's crazy how many people have no grasp of basic chemistry or biology here.0 -
The artificial sweeteners and other chemicals currently used in diet soda are safe for most people,
...is anyone else deeply disturbed by this statement...?
No, I am not. I am MUCH more disturbed by the flawed logic and ignorance of scientific methodology that is so evident all over these message boards. Just because something is synthetic does not make it "bad" for you. Just because something is natural it does not mean it is "good" for you. Just because something contains chemicals (clue: everything does!) it does not mean it is "bad" for you. Yikes! :grumble:
Welcome to MFP!
Totally agree with you. It's crazy how many people have no grasp of basic chemistry or biology here.
AMEN!! I don't profess to know or understand everything but I can at least read and comprehend the information available.
That, and I understand the difference between "safe" and "not dangerous/harmful".0 -
The artificial sweeteners and other chemicals currently used in diet soda are safe for most people,
...is anyone else deeply disturbed by this statement...?
No, I am not. I am MUCH more disturbed by the flawed logic and ignorance of scientific methodology that is so evident all over these message boards. Just because something is synthetic does not make it "bad" for you. Just because something is natural it does not mean it is "good" for you. Just because something contains chemicals (clue: everything does!) it does not mean it is "bad" for you. Yikes! :grumble:
Welcome to MFP!
Totally agree with you. It's crazy how many people have no grasp of basic chemistry or biology here.
AMEN!! I don't profess to know or understand everything but I can at least read and comprehend the information available.
That, and I understand the difference between "safe" and "not dangerous/harmful".
sigh... Y'all are obviously on the defensive here... I am referring to the comment containing the words "artificial" "chemical" and "safe"... I really don't care that you think you know something about science when science is proven wrong every day... the word "artificial" especially should not be used when discussing food and drink...0
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