05/14/2023
Why Diet Soda’s are equally as bad as regular soda’s
-Bloating
-Weight gain
-Poor gut health
-tooth decay
Here is the evidence,
According to a 2013 study, Diet Coca-Cola was found to be more erosive than its sugar-laden counterpart. A separate study published in 2019 concluded that the commercial sweeteners in both regular soda and low calorie soda have an effect on surface tooth enamel.
Research shows that the gut microbiome may be the secret key to unlocking better health and disease prevention. But drinking diet soda may also be holding you back from achieving a healthy gut. “Artificial sweeteners and diet products are not good for our gut health, as most disrupt the balance of the ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria,” Nonnutritive sweeteners promote the growth of the ‘bad’ bacteria and can alter glucose metabolism.
Since a 2017 study found that the carbonation and artificial sweetener content in diet soda can cause gas and water retention, this wasn’t all too surprising. The same study found diet soda also increased the body’s production of ghrelin, the “hunger hormone” that tells the body it’s time to eat, therefore gaining more weight.
According to a 2012 study, drinking diet soda can influence how the brain processes sweet flavors by affecting dopamine—the neurotransmitter that plays a role in pleasure and motivation. In other words, this beverage that’s purported to satisfy a sweet tooth may actually trigger a sugar craving even worse.
So reach for a refreshing bottle of water instead.
