Is diet coke really that bad for you?
2007-01-12 12:35:16 · 16 answers · asked by Kerry 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Non-Alcoholic Drinks
The question isn't really is Diet COKE bad for you or is any diet soda bad for you. There has long been a debate on whether the chemicals (artificial sweetners) are dangerous. The FDA says they are safe, but they have pulled their backing for them in the past. Some people have violent alergies to the chemicals.
In addition to the artificial sweetners, diet colas have a lot of caffine and acids that can cause issues.
2007-01-12 12:43:39 · answer #1 · answered by dani 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's definitely not the most healthy option, but if you really want it, try Diet Coke with Splenda. It's much better for you, and I think it tastes better too!
2007-01-12 13:30:47 · answer #2 · answered by Gina Z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not that its bad for you. No one really knows the true effects of Aspartame the artificial sweetener. Some say it has horrible effects, while others claim that the amount you would drink in a day wouldn't even come close to producing those types of effects. Maybe one day they'll figure it out.
2007-01-12 12:40:08 · answer #3 · answered by Smartygirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know if its bad for you but the caffine and sodium may be bad for your health and they are in there I dont drink diet coke myself because it gives me a headache
2007-01-12 12:39:58 · answer #4 · answered by ~SAVY~ 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well its diet so its less worse than regular coke
2007-01-12 12:38:13 · answer #5 · answered by Amy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Josh is pulling your leg. It doesn't cause aids or anal leakage, but it doesn't help you lose weight either. It hasn't hurt me in 20 years of drinking it, but it hasn't helped curb my weight either. So it you want the taste without the calories, go ahead. If yuo're drinking it to keep your weight down, maybe drink water instead.
2007-01-12 12:41:12 · answer #6 · answered by Holly R 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why would it be? Regular Coke-a-cola isn't that bad from any other type of soda
2007-01-12 12:38:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just the caffeine. It does have less caffeine than coffee though. * oz drip coffee has 90 milligrams of caffeine cola 45.
2007-01-12 15:32:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gives me a headache
2007-01-12 12:37:48 · answer #9 · answered by preciousmoments1962 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is, expecially if it has splenda in it. i will not buy anything that has splenda in it because it is really bad for you. it causes health problems as well as other sweeteners. there is also something called aspartame. that is bad for you also.
2007-01-12 15:55:42 · answer #10 · answered by hotty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋