Does diet coke dehydrate the body, and make you hungry?

Question

I am trying to switch to water instead of 4 to 5 diet cokes a day.
Could i expect to loose some weight? What are the benifits of
drinking water and cutting out the diet coke?

Answer 1

I copied this article from a website for you to read..
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Although Diet Coke has a strong association with sport and health, it is actually a worrying mixture of neurotoxic and potentially carcinogenic high intensity sweeteners (aspartame and acesulfame K), tooth and bone destroying acids (phosphoric acid) and DNA damaging colourings (sulphite ammonia caramel), as well as psychoaddictive caffeine and other undisclosed ‘fl avourings’.

It also contains sodium benzoate, which can be broken down into the listed carcinogen benzene in the presence of strong acids, such as the citric acid found in this product.

Soda manufacturers have been aware of this synergistic possibility since the 1990s, but without pressure from regulatory authorities to change their formula to prevent the formation of benzene, have continued to mix benzoates and acids.

Ironically, the high fructose syrups used in regular drinks seem to slow this reaction down, and the formation of benzene appears to be most problematic in diet drinks.

Ingredients Purpose
Adverse Effects
Aspartame Sweetener
Breaks down easily in heat and during storage to its neurotoxic components phenylalanine, aspartic
acid and methyl alcohol. According to the FDA aspartame is associated with headaches, dizziness,
loss of balance, mood swings, nausea, memory loss, muscle weakness, blurred vision, fatigue,
weakness, skin rashes, joint and musculoskeletal pain. (For a full report on aspartame toxicity see the
Ecologist September 2005). The most recent evidence shows that aspartame ingested at levels that
are currently found in daily soft drink consumption raises the risk of otherwise rare brain tumours
known as lymphomas.
Acesulfame K Sweetener Causes cancer in animals. Acetoacetamide, a breakdown product, has been shown to affect the
thyroid gland in rats, rabbits, and dogs. Although it is commonly blended with aspartame to cover its bitter taste, there are no studies to show if the combination is safe or whether it produces other toxic by-products.
Phosphoric acid Acidifier Can contribute to erosion of tooth enamel; leaches calcium from bones. Children with high intake of phosphoric acid suffer from brittle bones and a higher risk of fractures that follow them throughout life. Children consuming at least six glasses (1.5 litres) of phosphoric acid-containing soft drinks daily have more than five times the risk of developing low blood levels of calcium, compared to children who don’t drink sodas.
Citric acid Preservative,
acidifier On its own relatively harmless, though it can be harsh on tooth enamel. When mixed with potassium
or sodium benzoate (see below) during storage, and especially at raised temperatures, it can aid the
formation of carcinogenic benzene.
Caffeine Flavouring A stimulant, psychoactive compound that can provoke mood changes, lethargy and headache.
Caffeine is addictive and ingestion of high levels can cause miscarriage as well as contribute to peptic ulcers and heart ailments. At the levels added to soft drinks caffeine adds virtually no flavour but does, if consumed regularly, trigger caffeine addiction. Children consuming caffeine have higher incidences of illness, headaches, sleep problems and iron depletion. A 330ml bottle of cola contains
about half the caffeine of a cup of coffee.
Sodium Benzoate (E211) Preservatives People who suffer from asthma, rhinitis or urticaria may find their symptoms get worse following the consumption of benzoates. In acidic solutions (such as sodas), benzoates can break down into benzene, a known carcinogen. Surveys have shown that levels in soft drinks can be up to 40 times
higher than recognised ‘safe’ doses.
Sulphite ammonia
caramel (E150d) Colouring Made by heating sugar, ammonia and sulphite-containing compounds, the sugar can sometimes come from GM maize. Ammonia is toxic by all routes of exposure, and caramels made by an
ammonia process may damage genes, slow down growth, cause enlargement of the intestines and kidneys and may destroy vitamin B. This colouring has never been fully evaluated for its potential carcinogenicity or reproductive toxicity.

Answer 2

It can't dehydrate the body becase it's a liquid but it can make you hungry because of sugar & caffeine. If you switch to water you'll probably eat less because it will fill you up. If you want to lose weight drink a glass of water 15-20 minutes before you eat a meal.

Answer 3

There has been a new study that finds Diet Coke and regular Coke to cause heart disease because of all the chemicals in each soft drink. Switch to water immediately to save whats left of your health. Drinking water is safe and healthy unless your a marathon runner in which water can be very dangerous to you.
Water, Just drink it! Unless your a marathon runner then your better off drinking Gatorade. = )

Answer 4

you could lose some weight if you switch to water.

1. you might lose b/c there is no sodium in water
2. the aspartame in diet coke has been known to interfere w/ fat burning. And replacing coke w/ water will flush your system of all the toxins.

Answer 5

no it wont be that dramatic. diet coke contains lots of unhealthy stuff, worse then regualr coke. soda does dehydrate the body.

Answer 6

Get monthly workout calender

Answer 7

swap half of the avocado in a 1 2 cup of guacamole for zucchini

Answer 8

Turn off the lights at night because more darkness at night will make your body lighter

Answer 9

Better to prepare slow to eat foods like hot soups whole fruites etec

Answer 10

Any soda is bad for you. Regular soda is bad because of all the sugar, while diet soda has artificial sweetener which is also linked to cancer.

Answer 11

add red pepper flakes to your pantry when eaten early in the day red pepper lowers the amount of food youll eat later