In this video you'll learn about the relationship between diet soda and health and whether it's healthier than regular soda.
Free of calories, carbohydrates and sugar, diet soda seems to be a healthy and refreshing alternative to sugary soft drinks.
But this soda may not be as harmless as it seems, especially if you drink several servings a day.
In fact, if you drink too much diet soda, it can have various side effects and affect your health in both the short and long term.
Numerous studies have found a link between too much diet soda and serious health problems such as diabetes, fatty liver, dementia, heart disease and stroke.
0:00 Diet soda side effects 0:27 Bad for teeth 0:45 Increases headaches and migraines 1:04 Causes high blood pressure 1:16 Causes kidney disease 1:32 Causes cardiovascular disease 1:58 Damages liver function 2:23 Outro
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Diet sodas are a common, healthier alternative to their sugary counterparts due to their
low calories.
However, the long-term consequences of their consumption makes diet sodas a not-so-healthy
option.
Did you know that?
If you know someone who prefers to drink diet soda because of the calories, share this video
with them.
Let's see 6 effects of diet soda on your health.
Bad for the teeth Soda is one of the main culprits of dental
erosion, that is, the wear of the protective layer of teeth, and sugar isn't the only one
responsible for it.
The acids present in the formula of diet sodas also erode the teeth's enamel, leading
to sensitivity and even gingivitis in cavities.
Increases headaches and migraines As reported by studies, aspartame can be a
trigger for headaches and migraines in some people, according to the patients analyzed.
Aspartame can be considered a trigger three times bigger than for patients with other
types of headaches, such as alcohol or simple carbs consumption.
Causes high blood pressure A study determined that people who frequently
drink diet soda are more prone to developing high blood pressure due to all the additives,
including high amounts of sodium.
Causes kidney diseases Observational studies point to the relationship
between drinking diet soda and the development or worsening of kidney diseases.
Did you know that?
Researchers explain that the high levels of phosphorus found in sodas increase the acid
load on the kidneys.
However, they highlight that more studies are needed.
Causes cardiovascular diseases A study has also observed a relationship
between regular diet soda consumption and cardiovascular diseases.
The vascular condition, cholesterol levels, and body mass index of each participant were
taken into consideration.
Researchers found that those who drank diet soda daily had 43% more chances of suffering
from cardiovascular issues than those who didn't drink soda.
Harms liver function One of the dangers of excessive consumption
of sugary sodas is hepatic steatosis, the buildup of fat in the liver that may evolve
into cirrhosis.
The sugar ingested is stored by the liver and released into the bloodstream as fatty
acids, basically fat cells.
Our body absorbs the fatty acids in many organs, including the liver.
Now tell us, did you know the harms of diet soda?